Why choose 1 when you can have all 3?
Sustainable. Pragmatic. Accessible.
Most agencies treat speed, eco-friendliness and Accessibility as separate concerns: or worse, as trade-offs. At 2Deluxe, we've engineered these principles into a single, cohesive architecture: the SPA Trinity (Sustainable, Pragmatic, Accessible).
It's our core technical and design approach, ensuring you get compliant, high-performing and Sustainable websites by default. That's the 2Deluxe difference.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG is the global standard making websites usable for people with disabilities. It ensures your site works for everyone, regardless of:
➀ Vision, ➁ Hearing, ➂ Mobility, ➃ Cognitive.
Core principles:
❶ Perceivable, ❷ Operable, ❸ Understandable, ❹ Robust
WCAG-compliant website means:
- ✓ Legal protection: against accessibility lawsuits
- ✓ Larger audience: 20%+ of population has disabilities
- ✓ Better SEO: accessibility features improve search ranking
- ✓ Enhanced UX: for all users, not just those with disabilities
- ✓ Future-proof: technology that works with all devices
→ Full Article on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
The European Accessibility Act
The EAA is EU legislation requiring (also) private sector businesses to make their digital products and services accessible to people with disabilities. Compliance is essential for businesses operating in the EU or serving EU customers.
Key Facts:
⁃ The end date is 28.06.2025
⁃ The standards must meet minimal WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria
⁃ Non-compliance risks include fines, penalties, and legal action
Accessible experiences required:
- ✓ Screen-reader ready website content
- ✓ Keyboard navigation
- ✓ Suitable Color contrast
- ✓ Clear and readable Typography
→ Full Article on European Accessibility Act
The Web Sustainability Guidelines
WSG are guidelines and best practices for creating digital products that minimize environmental impact while maintaining high user experience standards.
Core focus areas:
- ✓ Energy efficiency: Reducing power consumption
- ✓ Performance optimization - Faster loading, less data
- ✓ Green Hosting - using Renewable energy
- ✓ User-centered design - Efficient user journeys
- ✓ Sustainable development - Clean, efficient code
→ Full Article on The Web Sustainability Guidelines