Template sample plan
A written list of the templates and flows we'll test, covering your whole site.
The Problem
Your Lighthouse Score Looks Great, and Keyboard Users Still Can't Check Out
Automated tools test what a machine can measure. Many WCAG criteria need a person to judge whether a page works by keyboard and screen reader.
01 · False comfort
Lighthouse passed, yet keyboard users still can't check out.
Manual checks cover what scanners can't judge, like focus and reading order.
02 · Silent carts
Screen readers announce your cart as a string of links.
Test results show how your cart and checkout sound to assistive tech.
03 · Procurement
A procurement form asks for a conformance level nobody knows.
Each template gets tested criterion by criterion against the full list.
04 · Slipping fixes
Nobody knows which templates fail, so fixes keep slipping.
Each finding names the element, the criterion, its severity, and a fix.
Your developer ran Lighthouse, fixed the red items, and called the site accessible. Then a customer emailed: the size picker won't open with a keyboard, and the screen reader reads your cart as "link, link, link" and nothing else. A procurement form asks for your WCAG conformance level, and nobody can answer. You don't know which templates fail or which criteria they break, so fixes keep slipping behind features.
We start by choosing templates that represent your whole site, from home page to order confirmation. Each gets automated scans, then manual WCAG compliance testing by keyboard, NVDA, and VoiceOver against the full AA list. Your report shows each failure, where it lives, the criterion it breaks, its severity, and a code-level fix note. Developers get a fix list, not a scanner dump.
The full AA list, by hand
Manual checks cover what scanners can't judge, like your focus order, labels, and reading order.
Checkout and flows included
We test the full path from product page to order confirmation, not just the home page.
Fix notes, not rule links
Each finding points to the element and suggests the code change that fixes it.
Our WCAG Audit Process
From Template Sample to Developer-Ready Report in Five Clear Steps
You approve the template sample before testing starts. At the end, your team walks through the findings with the person who tested them.
We review your site, platform, and deadline, then choose templates that represent every page type: product, collection, cart, account, and forms. You approve the sample and the price before testing starts.
What's Included
What You Get With a WCAG Accessibility Audit
Every WCAG compliance audit we deliver covers the test plan, the testing, and a handover your developers can act on.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Automated Scanner vs Large Audit Firm
WCAG compliance services range from free scanners to large audit firms. Scanners are fast and cheap, and large firms produce formal reports. Here's where each fits.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Automated scanner | Large audit firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $400, fixed | Free to low monthly | Custom, usually higher |
| Typical turnaround | 1 to 3 weeks | Within minutes | Often weeks out |
| Criteria covered | All A and AA criteria | Machine-testable rules only | Full criteria coverage |
| Screen reader testing | NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack | Not included | Usually included |
| Checkout and flows | Tested end to end | Single pages | If in scope |
| Fix guidance | Code-level fix notes | Generic rule links | Detailed but general |
| Formal conformance report | Summary for statements | Not available | VPAT or ACR |
| Fixes available | Same team can fix | Not offered | Rarely, audit only |
DeveloperLook
Automated scanner
- Starting price
- DeveloperLook: From $400, fixedAutomated scanner: Free to low monthly
- Typical turnaround
- DeveloperLook: 1 to 3 weeksAutomated scanner: Within minutes
- Criteria covered
- DeveloperLook: All A and AA criteriaAutomated scanner: Machine-testable rules only
- Screen reader testing
- DeveloperLook: NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBackAutomated scanner: Not included
- Checkout and flows
- DeveloperLook: Tested end to endAutomated scanner: Single pages
- Fix guidance
- DeveloperLook: Code-level fix notesAutomated scanner: Generic rule links
- Formal conformance report
- DeveloperLook: Summary for statementsAutomated scanner: Not available
- Fixes available
- DeveloperLook: Same team can fixAutomated scanner: Not offered
Projects We've Built
Ecommerce Projects We Have Built
A few of the stores we have built for clients. These are the page types an audit samples: collection grids, product options, carts, and account forms.
Fuison Fashion Ecommerce Website and Dashboard
- Fashion
- Dashboard
- E-commerce
Sefinix Furniture Ecommerce Store and Dashboard
- Furniture
- Dashboard
- E-commerce
Glamory Beauty & Makeup Ecommerce App and Dashboard
- Beauty
- Fashion
- E-commerce
Havenly Furniture Ecommerce Website
- Furniture
- E-commerce
- Dashboard
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built websites and online stores for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
Want results like these?
Tell us what you are building. You get a reply within 24 hours on business days, then a written estimate.
Work Culture
Why Teams Trust Us With WCAG Compliance Testing
An audit only helps if your developers trust it. These habits make our findings specific, reproducible, and easy to fix.
Every criterion, passes included
We check each Level A and AA criterion on every template, not just what a scanner flags. Your report lists passes too.
Two screen readers, every audit
We test with NVDA on Windows and VoiceOver on Mac, because each reads pages differently. A button that works in one can fail silently in the other.
Findings you can reproduce
Each finding names the template, the element, the steps to reproduce it, and the failed criterion. Your developers start fixing instead of investigating.
Checkout counts too
We test the path from cart to confirmation, not just pages that are easy to reach. Missing labels and vague errors there cost orders.
Honest about what you need
If a free scan plus a keyboard check covers your site, we'll tell you before we quote. Your budget should go to fixes, not a report you don't need.
Report dates you can plan on
You get a delivery date before testing starts, and the report arrives on it. Your developers can book fix time without guessing.
Overview
How does a WCAG audit work for an online store or website?
DeveloperLook delivers a WCAG audit that tests your templates, checkout, and apps against the full WCAG 2.2 AA list, by hand and with tools. Testing covers axe DevTools scans, keyboard-only navigation, NVDA, and VoiceOver. Your developer-ready report lists each failure, its criterion, and a fix note. Audits start at $400, and most reports arrive in 1 to 3 weeks.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · WCAG Audit Services
- Service
- WCAG audit services (template sampling, manual testing, developer report)
- Typical timeline
- About 1 week for 6 templates, 2 to 3 weeks for 30
- Platforms
- Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, WordPress, and Webflow
- Built with
- axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30 days of developer Q&A after delivery
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $400 USD, fixed scope after a free scoping call
Reviewed 28 Sep 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Developers and product teams
You need findings mapped to WCAG criteria that your developers can work through without an accessibility specialist on staff.
B2B sellers answering procurement forms
Your buyers ask about WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and you need tested evidence before you answer the questionnaire.
Stores selling to EU customers
You sell into the EU, where the European Accessibility Act has applied to many online stores since June 2025.
Agencies needing QA before launch
You're launching a client site and want a WCAG audit service to test it before the client, or their customers, finds the problems.
Teams after a redesign or theme update
Your last audit predates the new theme, so you don't know which fixes survived and which new components fail.
Not a fit
Legal risk in plain English
You want legal risk ranked in plain English after a demand letter. Our ADA Website Audit is built for that situation.
Fixes, not findings
You already know what's broken and want it fixed. Head to Website Accessibility Remediation, which works from the findings you have.
Audit, fixes, and statement
You want the audit, fixes, and statement handled as one project. Our ADA Website Compliance Services page covers all three.
Very small site
Your site has only one or two simple pages. A free WAVE scan plus a keyboard check may be enough to start.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for WCAG Audit Services
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on the number of templates, flows, and third-party apps in scope, and you get a fixed proposal after a free scoping call.
For small sites that need up to 6 key templates checked in about a week.
$400one-time, USD
- Up to 6 key templates
- All A and AA criteria checked
- Keyboard, NVDA, and VoiceOver testing
- Issue log with severity and fix notes
- 30 days of developer Q&A
Recommended
For stores needing templates, key flows, and mobile screen readers in one report.
$800one-time, USD
- Everything in Core Template Audit
- Up to 15 templates plus key flows
- Mobile tests with VoiceOver and TalkBack
- Developer tickets in a spreadsheet
- Recorded walkthrough of major issues
- 30 days of developer Q&A
For larger sites that need proof the fixes worked once their team ships them.
$1,200one-time, USD
- Everything in Full Site Audit
- Up to 30 templates and third-party apps
- One full retest after your fixes
- Updated report with pass and fail status
- Conformance summary for your statement
- 30 days of developer Q&A
For Agencies
White-Label WCAG Audits for Agencies and Studios
You own the client relationship. We supply the testing: every template checked by keyboard and screen reader, then a white-label report with fix notes your own developers can follow.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Send the staging link
Share the URL, platform, launch date, and any client requirements.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We test and report
You get a branded report with severity ratings and fix notes.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Fix or hand off
Your developers fix it, or we do, then we retest before launch.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
Your brand on reports
Findings, severity ratings, and fix notes delivered under your agency's name.
Pre-launch QA
Catch accessibility failures on staging before your client signs off.
Senior screen reader testing
NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack testing by developers who also build themes.
Capacity on demand
Offer audits to clients without building an in-house testing team.
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We pair automated checkers with manual keyboard and screen reader testing, then write fixes for the code you run.
Lighthouse
PageSpeed Insights
Chrome DevTools
Google Sheets
Shopify
WooCommerce
BigCommerce
Magento
WordPress
Webflow
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Vue.js
Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Search Console
Loom
Slack
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on WCAG levels, audit scope, reports, cost, and retesting.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
WCAG compliance means your site meets the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines at a chosen level, usually Level AA. The current version, WCAG 2.2, sorts its criteria under four principles. People must be able to perceive your content, operate it, understand it, and use it with assistive technology.
It checks every Level A and AA success criterion on your chosen templates, from text alternatives and contrast to keyboard access and form errors. We test to WCAG 2.2 AA by default. That also covers WCAG 2.1 AA and adds 6 newer criteria, such as a 24 by 24 pixel minimum for touch targets.
A WCAG audit starts at $400 for up to 6 templates. The Full Site Audit covers up to 15 templates, key flows, and mobile screen readers for $800. The $1,200 plan adds third-party apps, up to 30 templates, and a retest after your fixes. Each price is fixed upfront.
About 1 week for up to 6 templates, and 1 to 2 weeks for up to 15. Larger audits with third-party apps take 2 to 3 weeks. Manual screen reader testing takes most of that time, and we set the delivery date before testing starts.
Yes. We test the path from cart to order confirmation, because missing labels and vague errors there cost orders. On Shopify, the checkout core is Shopify's own code, so we test it and flag issues, but fix notes focus on your theme, apps, and checkout extensions.
Each finding lists the page, element, failed criterion, severity, and a code-level fix note. It also describes what a keyboard-only or screen reader user experiences there. You get a pass and fail summary by criterion, plus a spreadsheet your developers can import as tickets.
An automated scan checks rules a machine can measure, such as missing alt attributes or low contrast. A manual audit adds a person testing by keyboard and screen reader, who judges whether focus order, labels, and announcements make sense. You need both for a reliable picture.
Yes. The audit stands on its own, but our remediation team can fix the findings in your theme code (see Website Accessibility Remediation). You can also split the list: your developers take quick fixes like alt text, and we handle filters, menus, and focus management.
Re-audit after any redesign, theme change, or major app install, and at least once a year otherwise. New sections, popups, and app updates add barriers quietly, often without anyone noticing. Between audits, we can run scheduled checks (see Accessibility Statement and Monitoring) to catch regressions early.
Yes. The Audit and Retest plan includes one full retest and an updated report showing each issue as passed or still failing. On the other plans, we answer your developers' questions for 30 days, and you can book a separate retest once your fixes are ready.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
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