accessWidget: Automated Web Accessibility Solution for Template-Based Websites
- Victor Anferov
- Jul 19
- 3 min read
Launched a beautiful website using one of templates? Excellent! But there's one important aspect you can't overlook — web accessibility.
Since June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been in effect, requiring websites to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This means your website must be accessible to people with various disabilities.
The Manual Configuration Problem
Ensuring accessibility manually is no simple task. You need to check and configure:
Alternative text for all images
Proper heading structure
Text and background color contrast
Keyboard navigation
Descriptions for links and buttons
Screen reader support
Adaptations for people with motor impairments
And much more...
Every content update, addition of new pages, or design changes requires re-checking all these parameters. This takes significant time and requires specialized knowledge.
Automated Solution — accessWidget
We found an elegant solution to this problem — accessWidget by accessiBe. This AI solution automatically scans your website and brings it into compliance with accessibility requirements.
How it works:
Artificial Intelligence in Action
accessWidget visually analyzes website elements, matching them against millions of previous examples to understand their purpose and functionality. Then it automatically applies the necessary code adjustments.
Accessibility Interface
The widget provides visitors with six profiles and dozens of interface settings, allowing them to personalize browsing to meet individual needs.
Continuous Monitoring
AI scans every page of the site at least once every 24 hours, ensuring quick accessibility application to new updates.
Benefits for Template-Based Websites
Simple Installation
Adding the widget code takes just 2 minutes — regardless of which template you're using.
Brand Adaptation
The widget easily adapts to your branding, ensuring a consistent look across the website.
Multi-Platform Compatibility
accessWidget works on Wix, Wix Studio, and other popular platforms — WordPress, Shopify, and any custom solutions.
No Speed Impact
The lightweight widget loads asynchronously and doesn't affect website performance.
What You Get Automatically:
Automatic alt-text for images using OCR and IRIS technologies
Screen reader optimization with ARIA attributes addition
Keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
Accessibility Statement — document for website placement
Monthly reports on accessibility audits
Litigation support (depending on plan)
Start with Free Testing
Want to try how accessWidget works with your template-based website?
7-day free trial — evaluate functionality without obligations
Simple installation — one code for all website pages
Affordable pricing — plans accessible for small and medium businesses
Why We Recommend accessWidget
As creators of quality Wix Studio templates, we understand the importance of not just beautiful design, but also its accessibility for all users. accessWidget ensures standards compliance without the need for constant manual updates, which is especially important when working with templates where content is regularly updated.
Kirill Pronin, parnii.de
Frequently Asked Questions about accessWidget
How does accessWidget's AI work?
accessWidget uses machine learning processes to correctly identify and label complex structures on each webpage. It also creates accurate and concise image descriptions for alt text.
Does accessWidget ensure compliance with legal requirements?
accessWidget remediates according to WCAG 2.1 AA for ADA compliance. However, there are some accessibility errors it cannot fix, including creating captions for videos and remediating PDFs, which must be handled separately.
Can accessWidget mitigate my legal risk?
Implementing accessWidget on your website helps mitigate legal risk and align with accepted accessibility standards. You'll even get a built-in accessibility statement detailing your website's remediation and emphasizing your commitment to inclusion.
How long does the remediation process take?
accessWidget's AI-powered process takes up to 48 hours from initial installation. A similar period is required to detect accessibility issues that arise when you change or add content to your website.
Will accessWidget impact my website's loading time?
No, accessWidget won't slow your website's loading time. Recent test results prove that accessWidget is the market leader in speed and efficiency. It's lightweight, fast, and session-based, so it doesn't negatively affect user experience.
Which disabilities does accessWidget accommodate?
accessWidget helps your website adhere to WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. This enables people with a wide range of disabilities including low vision, low hearing, motor impairment, cognitive disabilities, and more to navigate your website.
Can accessWidget be installed on Wix and Wix Studio websites?
Yes, accessWidget is fully compatible with Wix and Wix Studio platforms. Installation is done through "Settings" → "Advanced" → "Custom Code". You paste the installation code, select "All Pages" and placement "Body - end". The process takes a few minutes, and the widget immediately starts working across the entire website.
Ready to make your website accessible to everyone?
Contact us for consultation on implementing accessWidget on your template-based website: welcome@parnii.de
