Accessibility for Your WooCommerce Shop: Easy to Implement
WooCommerce is one of the most popular e‑commerce plugins for WordPress—but standard installations often fall short in accessibility. SiteCockpit helps you meet legal requirements while improving usability for every customer.
SiteCockpit in a Nutshell
What is SiteCockpit exactly—and how does it support your WooCommerce shop on digital accessibility? This short video gives you a compact overview:
Accessibility That Makes an Impact
Small Shops, Big Impact: Make WooCommerce Accessible.
Try it now: How accessible is your WooCommerce shop?
With our Live Check, you get an instant preliminary assessment—no signup required. Simply enter your shop URL and automatically test whether your pages meet key accessibility requirements.
Accessibility as a Success Factor for Small Shops
The Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) applies to WooCommerce shops too—especially if you
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offer services, bookings, or digital content
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have at least 10 employees
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generate over €2 million in annual revenue
Ignoring accessibility can cost you up to €100,000 in fines, legal warnings, and customer trust.
Already in Many WooCommerce Shops
More WooCommerce shop operators and WordPress theme users are choosing SiteCockpit to implement digital accessibility efficiently, user‑focused, and in compliance with regulations. Whether small boutique, growing B2C brand or complex B2B setup—SiteCockpit integrates seamlessly into WordPress, making all content, forms, tools and interactive elements accessible.
In just minutes you establish the foundation for accessible e‑commerce on your WordPress site—no core hacks, no extra plugins, no developer overhead. Navigation, screen reader support, keyboard accessibility and technical standards are addressed without hassle. The result: better content UX, higher conversions and a stable solution under the BFSG.
SiteCockpit combines GDPR‑compliant technology with real added value: reduced bounce rates, legally secured checkout flows, accessible product pages and a visible commitment to digital inclusion—fully aligned with WCAG and modern accessibility standards.
WooCommerce: Flexible WordPress Store System
WooCommerce was launched in 2011 as a plugin for WordPress and, with over 5 million active installs, is one of the most widely used shop systems online.
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Launched in 2011 as a WordPress plugin
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Over 5 million active installations
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Accessibility mandatory from June 2025 (BFSG, EAA)
Its strength lies in seamless integration into the WordPress ecosystem—but accessibility often becomes a challenge in complex setups, calling for targeted solutions.
Starting June 28, 2025, WooCommerce merchants must comply with digital accessibility regulations under the BFSG to ensure all users—including those with disabilities—have full access to digital content.
With SiteCockpit you get a practical solution to make your store accessible to all customers—without heavy lifting. With SiteCockpit, web access becomes possible for everyone!
Practical Accessibility by WCAG Standards
The WCAG 2.2 guidelines steer the accessibility testing process: to be operable, a site requires easy navigation, understandable content and technical robustness. This applies to menus, text, images, forms and more.
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accessible navigation & clear structure
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alt text for images
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optimum color contrast
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accessible forms
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compatibility with assistive technologies & screen readers
FAQ – Quick Overview
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