We audit, fix, and verify digital experiences for accessibility compliance and performance excellence. From WCAG 2.2 AA remediation to Core Web Vitals optimization, we ensure your product meets standards and delights users across devices and assistive technologies.
Accessibility Audit (WCAG 2.2 AA)
Comprehensive compliance audit with keyboard testing, screen reader validation, and remediation roadmap.
Performance & Core Web Vitals
Optimize LCP, INP, and CLS with budget-based monitoring and field data analysis.
Content Accessibility
Alt text mapping, video captions, transcripts, and semantic content structure.
Standards & Budgets
WCAG 2.2 AA checkpoints and Core Web Vitals thresholds we measure against.
Accessibility Standards
- Keyboard Navigation Logical tab order, skip links, focus indicators, no keyboard traps
- Focus Visible 2.4.7 compliant focus rings with 3:1 contrast minimum
- Semantic HTML & ARIA Proper heading hierarchy, landmarks, roles, labels, states
- Forms & Error Handling Programmatic labels, inline validation, error announcements
- Alt Text & Media Descriptive alt text, captions, transcripts, audio descriptions
- Color Contrast 4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for UI components and graphics
Performance Budgets
Supporting Metrics
TTFB (Time to First Byte) ≤ 800ms
FCP (First Contentful Paint) ≤ 1.8s
Total Blocking Time ≤ 200ms
Speed Index ≤ 3.4s
Numeric slots are placeholders.
Budgets vary by page type, device, and network conditions. We establish baselines during audit phase.
Audit Process Overview
Systematic crawl, test, report, plan, fix, and verify cycles for both accessibility and performance.
Accessibility Audit
- 1Crawl
Automated scan with axe DevTools and WAVE across all pages
- 2Test
Manual keyboard navigation, NVDA/JAWS screen reader testing
- 3Report
Annotated screenshots, WCAG criterion mapping, priority matrix
- 4Plan
Remediation roadmap with effort estimates and dependencies
- 5Fix
Implement semantic HTML, ARIA patterns, focus management
- 6Verify
Regression testing, VPAT generation, compliance sign-off
Evidence Artifacts
- Annotated screenshots with issue markers
- WCAG 2.2 compliance checklist
- Keyboard navigation path maps
- Screen reader session recordings
Performance Audit
- 1Crawl
Lighthouse CI and WebPageTest scans across key pages
- 2Test
Lab and field data collection, device/network throttling
- 3Report
CWV dashboard, waterfall traces, resource analysis
- 4Plan
Optimization roadmap with budget targets and quick wins
- 5Fix
Image optimization, caching, code-split, lazy-load
- 6Verify
Pre/post comparison, budget validation, monitoring setup
Evidence Artifacts
- Lighthouse reports with filmstrip
- WebPageTest waterfall traces
- CrUX field data dashboard
- Bundle analysis and recommendations
Testing & Evidence & Budgets
Tools and methods we use to collect compliance and performance evidence.
Tool
- AXE DevTools
- WAVE
- NVDA / JAWS
- Keyboard Map
- Lighthouse
- WebPageTest
Objective
- Automated a11y scan
- Visual a11y feedback
- Screen reader validation
- Tab order validation
- Performance + a11y audit
- Real-world performance
Method
- Browser extension scan
- In-page annotation
- Manual keyboard + SR testing
- Manual keyboard navigation
- Lab testing with throttling
- Multi-location testing
Evidence
- Issue report with WCAG mapping
- Annotated screenshots
- Session recordings
- Path diagrams
- JSON reports + filmstrip
- Waterfall traces
Outcome
- Critical / Serious / Moderate issues
- Errors / Alerts / Features
- Announcement accuracy
- Logical flow, no traps
- Scores + opportunities
- CWV metrics + recommendations
Table headers are announced for screen readers. Generic tool icons used (not logos). Each cell includes aria-describedby for context. RTL mirroring supported for Arabic labels.
Remediation Playbooks
Common patterns and fixes we implement for accessibility and performance issues.
Semantics & Landmarks
Proper heading hierarchy, ARIA roles, main/nav/aside landmarks, region labels.
VIEW EXAMPLEForms & Errors
Programmatic labels, help text, inline validation, error announcements, required fields.
VIEW EXAMPLEMedia & Alt Text
Descriptive alt text for images, video captions, transcripts, audio descriptions.
VIEW EXAMPLEInteraction & Focus
Logical tab order, focus traps fixed, keyboard shortcuts, skip links, focus visible.
VIEW EXAMPLEPerformance
Image optimization, caching strategies, code-splitting, lazy-loading, CDN setup.
VIEW EXAMPLEColor & Contrast
Tokenized color system with 4.5:1 text contrast, 3:1 UI contrast, color-blind testing.
VIEW EXAMPLE
Need Custom Remediation?
We handle complex edge cases, legacy code refactoring, and third-party integration fixes.
Accessibility Deep Dive
WCAG 2.2 AA coverage areas we audit and remediate.
All interactive elements accessible via keyboard with visible focus indicators.
Clear focus states for keyboard navigation with a 3:1 contrast ratio.
4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for UI components and graphics.
Proper roles, states, properties, and live region announcements.
Inline validation with programmatic error announcements.
Semantic HTML, heading hierarchy, landmarks, and lists.
Performance Deep Dive
Core Web Vitals dashboard with budget tracking and field/lab data toggle.
Core Web Vitals Dashboard
LCP
Largest Contentful Paint
INP
Interaction to Next Paint
CLS
Cumulative Layout Shift
Budget Tracking Table
| Budget Item | Current | Target | Status | Owner | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCP | 2.1s | ≤2.5s | Good | Frontend | Q2 2025 |
| INP | 156ms | ≤200ms | Good | Frontend | Q2 2025 |
| CLS | 0.08 | ≤0.1 | Good | Frontend | Q2 2025 |
| TTFB | 620ms | ≤800ms | Good | DevOps | Q1 2025 |
Annotation Notes
- Analytics hooks track budget violations
- RTL labels mirrored for Arabic
- Numeric cells with aria-describedby
- Toggle between Lab/Field data sources
Featured Case Studies
Real projects. Real impact.
E-commerce Platform Redesign
Fashion Retailer Mobile Experience
Complete mobile app redesign resulting in 38% increase in conversion rates and 52% reduction in cart abandonment.
SaaS Dashboard Optimization
Analytics Platform Redesign
Simplified complex data visualization leading to 65% increase in daily active users and 40% reduction in support tickets.
Banking App Innovation
Digital Banking Experience
Redesigned mobile banking app with enhanced security and accessibility, achieving 42% improvement in user satisfaction.
Deliverables Inventory
Complete design artifacts ready for development handoff.
Audit Report
Comprehensive findings with WCAG mapping and priority matrix.
Issue Log with Priorities
Categorized by severity: Critical, High, Medium, Low.
Remediation Plan
Sprint-ready backlog with effort estimates and dependencies.
Tokenized Color Palette
Contrast-safe colors with 4.5:1 and 3:1 ratios verified.
Alt-text Mapping
Descriptive alt text for all images, icons, and graphics.
Performance Budget Sheet
CWV targets, current metrics, and optimization roadmap.
Release Verification Checks
Pre-launch checklist with regression test results.
Download Sample Packet
See what a complete audit deliverable looks like. Download our sample packet with anonymized client work.
Pricing & Engagement Models
Flexible options for audits, remediation, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Remediation work
- Design changes
- Code implementation
- Ongoing monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our AI-driven UX research methodology and process.
How do you approach accessibility audits?
What’s your ARIA usage policy?
Which screen readers do you test with?
How do you measure Core Web Vitals?
Lab vs. field data — which matters more?
What are acceptable performance budgets?
What’s your approach to rolling out fixes?
How often should accessibility compliance be re-verified?
Do you support ongoing monitoring and governance?
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