8 Ways AudioEye Empowers Small Businesses to Build Inclusive Websites

In today’s digital-first world, accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. For small businesses, ensuring your website is usable by everyone, including people with disabilities, is not only a moral imperative but also a legal one. At Jaz Design, we understand that, for small businesses, building an accessible website is a journey, not a checkbox. That’s why we’ve partnered with AudioEye, a leader in web accessibility technology, to help you navigate this path with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

What Is WCAG and Why Does It Matter?

Before diving into how AudioEye can transform your website, let’s unpack the foundation of digital accessibility: the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), WCAG provides a set of technical standards designed to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. The current benchmark for compliance is WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which covers a wide range of recommendations for making content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

Meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards helps small businesses align with major accessibility laws such as:

• • • • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
      • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
      • AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)

These regulations require digital properties to be accessible, and non-compliance can lead to legal challenges, lost customers, and reputational damage.

AudioEye: Automation Meets Human Expertise

At Jaz Design, we know that small businesses often lack the resources to hire full-time accessibility experts. That’s where AudioEye steps in. Their patented automation technology can detect and fix up to 80% of common accessibility issues—automatically. But they don’t stop there. AudioEye combines this powerful tech with human audits and support to ensure your site meets the highest standards.

Here’s how AudioEye helps you stay compliant:

• • • • Sustainable Testing and Remediation Plan: Accessibility isn’t a one-time fix. AudioEye provides a long-term strategy to keep your site compliant as it evolves.
      • Ongoing Automated Testing: Their system continuously scans your site for issues, ensuring new content doesn’t introduce new barriers.
      • Periodic Manual Audits: Trained accessibility experts review your site to catch what automation might miss.
      • Accessibility Training and Education: Empower your team with the knowledge to build and maintain accessible content.
      • Real-Time Issue Reporting Dashboard: Stay informed with a live dashboard that tracks issues and resolutions.
      • Available Grievance Procedures: Offer users a way to report accessibility concerns directly.
      • Free Fixes for Reported Issues: AudioEye doesn’t just identify problems—they fix them.
      • Basic Legal Support: Get peace of mind with guidance on how to respond to legal inquiries or complaints.

Visual Toolkit: Empowering User Choice

One of AudioEye’s standout features is its Visual Toolkit, which allows users to customize their browsing experience to suit their individual needs. Whether someone needs larger text, higher contrast, or keyboard navigation, the toolkit puts control in the hands of the user. This not only improves usability but also demonstrates your commitment to inclusivity; a commitment small businesses can’t afford NOT to have.

And with a 24/7 Helpdesk, users can get support whenever they need it—making your site not just accessible, but welcoming.

Platform-Agnostic Accessibility

Whether your website is built on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, or a custom CMS, AudioEye integrates seamlessly. You don’t need to rebuild your site from scratch. Activation is simple, and once it’s live, you’re already on your way to a more inclusive digital presence. What a relief for small businesses!

Shareable Reports for Transparency

Transparency builds trust. AudioEye’s issue reporting dashboard generates sharable reports that you can use to demonstrate your accessibility efforts to stakeholders, customers, and regulators. This is especially valuable for small businesses looking to build credibility and show that they take accessibility seriously.

Jaz Design: Your Partner on the Journey

We get it—accessibility can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to go it alone. At Jaz Design, we specialize in helping small businesses build websites that are not only beautiful and functional but also inclusive. We believe that accessibility is a journey, and we’re here to walk it with you every step of the way.

From initial consultation to implementation and ongoing support, we work hand-in-hand with AudioEye to ensure your website meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards and aligns with ADA, Section 508, AODA, and other regulations. Our goal is to make accessibility achievable, sustainable, and empowering for your small business.

Why Accessibility Is Good for Small Business

Beyond compliance, accessibility opens doors. An accessible website:

• • • • Reaches a broader audience, including the 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. living with a disability
      • Improves SEO and site performance
      • Enhances user experience for everyone
      • Demonstrates social responsibility
      • Reduces legal risk

In short, accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart business.

Ready to make your website accessible?

Let Jaz Design and AudioEye be your guides. Together, we’ll help you build a digital experience that’s inclusive, compliant, and future-ready.

Because accessibility for small businesses isn’t a destination—it’s a journey. And we’re here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to get started.