Accessible Shopify, Built In Not Bolted On
An accessible storefront is better for every customer, and it protects the business. SDG engineers Shopify accessibility to WCAG 2.2 AA as part of the build, not as a last-minute overlay or a third-party widget. A current Shopify Platinum Partner, building on Shopify since 2006.
Experience behind the work
Accessibility as engineering, not an overlay
The accessibility overlays and plug-in widgets that promise instant compliance do not deliver it, and they can make a store harder to use, not easier.
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We build accessibility into the storefront itself: semantic markup, keyboard navigation, focus management, color contrast, and screen-reader support, engineered by the same senior team that builds at enterprise scale.
Audit, remediate, and verify to WCAG 2.2 AA
We audit your Shopify storefront against WCAG 2.2 AA using automated tooling and hands-on testing with real assistive technology, then remediate the issues in design and in code.
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We verify with keyboard-only and screen-reader passes, because automated scanners catch only part of what matters. Our own site is engineered to the same standard, as documented in our accessibility statement.
Lower legal risk, better experience for everyone
Accessibility lawsuits and demand letters against ecommerce brands are common, and an inaccessible storefront is a real liability. Building to WCAG reduces that exposure while making the store easier to use for everyone, which is good for conversion too. Explore our UX/UI design practice or our approach to conversion optimization.
Frequently asked questions
What accessibility standard do you build to?
WCAG 2.2 AA, the standard most commonly referenced for ecommerce accessibility and ADA-related risk. We design and engineer storefronts to meet it, and audit existing stores against it.
Do you use an accessibility overlay or widget?
No. Overlays and plug-in widgets do not deliver genuine compliance and often degrade the experience. We build accessibility into the storefront itself, in markup, design, and code.
Can you audit and fix our existing Shopify store?
Yes. We audit your storefront against WCAG 2.2 AA with automated and manual testing, then remediate the issues, from semantic structure and focus order to contrast and screen-reader support.
How do you test for accessibility?
With a combination of automated tooling and hands-on testing: keyboard-only navigation, screen readers, and contrast and focus checks. Automated scanners alone miss much of what real users experience.
Does accessibility help SEO and conversion?
Yes. Accessible markup is well-structured markup, which helps search engines, and a clearer, more usable storefront tends to convert better for everyone.
Does accessibility reduce legal risk?
It reduces exposure. Building to WCAG addresses the most common bases for accessibility demand letters and lawsuits, though we are engineers, not lawyers, and recommend confirming requirements with counsel.
Everything your store needs, from one senior team
SDG is a full-service Shopify partner. The same senior engineers and designers behind enterprise replatforms also take on focused projects, ongoing support, and everything in between — for brands large and small. One accountable team, end to end.
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Strategy & architecture
Platform evaluation, TCO, roadmaps, and technical architecture grounded in two decades on Shopify.
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Brand-led storefront design and interface work, engineered to convert as well as it looks.
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Theme and fully custom front-end builds, from a single template to a complete storefront.
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Hydrogen, Oxygen, and custom React storefronts engineered to hit performance budgets others miss.
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Moves onto Shopify and Shopify Plus with reconciled data, cutover rehearsals, and recovery planning for complex retail catalogs.
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ERP, OMS, PIM, CRM, and bespoke middleware — the back-office systems global retail runs on.
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Core Web Vitals, speed, and reliability treated as a baseline, not an afterthought.
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Technical SEO, site architecture, and structured data so the right buyers find your store.
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Conversion-rate optimization and A/B testing that turn existing traffic into more revenue.
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Ongoing monthly support, maintenance, and enhancement — a senior team on call for your store.
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WCAG-compliant builds and audits, so your storefront works for every customer.
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Custom Shopify apps, checkout extensions, and bespoke features the platform doesn’t ship out of the box.
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