Website Checker / Accessibility
Website accessibility check: basic WCAG tests explained
Six basic automatic checks of the home page: page language, page title, whether zoom is allowed on phones, text alternatives for images, labels on form fields and a main heading. This is not a full WCAG audit — many problems can only be found by a person.
What the colours mean
- OK. The basic automatic checks pass.
- Needs attention. Some basic problems were found — for example, images without text alternatives.
- Problem. Several basic problems were found. People who use screen readers or need larger text will struggle to use the site.
Why it matters for your business
- Since 28 June 2025 the European Accessibility Act applies to many online shops and services selling in the EU, with fines set by each country.
- About one in six people lives with a significant disability (WHO); older visitors also need larger text and clear forms.
- Accessible sites are also easier for search engines and AI assistants to read.
What you can do yourself
- Set the page language in the <html lang> tag.
- Give every meaningful image a short text description (alt).
- Connect every form field to a visible label; do not block zoom.
What OLBO can do
Accessibility Quick Check — €99, 2 working days: the 10 most important issues by priority. Full WCAG 2.1 AA audit from €590.
Common doubts
Does the European Accessibility Act apply to us?
Since 28 June 2025 it applies to many businesses selling products and services to consumers in the EU; micro-enterprises providing services (fewer than 10 staff and up to €2 million turnover) are exempt.
Can an accessibility widget fix this?
No. Overlay widgets do not change the site's code and do not make it compliant; real fixes in the code do.
What this usually costs
Approximate prices from open sources — for orientation only.
| USA | $1,250–2,750 (Accessible.org, typical audit) |
|---|---|
| Europe | €4,000–6,000 net (Germany, typical full BIK BITV test, tollwerk) |
| OLBO | Quick Check €99 · full audit from €590 |
Official price lists of the named providers, 2025–2026. Sources: Clutch «Web design pricing» (updated 21 September 2026), Accessible.org price list, tollwerk BIK BITV test information sheet. Prices vary with scope; OLBO prices are fixed after a free brief.