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Ecommerce and Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cosmobile develops accessible Ecommerce.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility in Ecommerce is, today more than ever, a fundamental aspect to guarantee an inclusive shopping experience.<\/strong>
In fact, from 23 June 2025, the Accessibility Act<\/strong> will come into force: all companies will have to comply with accessibility regulations to ensure that their websites are usable by everyone, <\/strong>including users with disabilities, according to the European directive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An accessible website allows all people,<\/strong> including those with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive disabilities, to browse and complete purchases independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessible e-commerce: what does it mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make an e-commerce site accessible, it is essential to respect the WCAG <\/strong>(Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)<\/em> guidelines, which suggest the use of alternative text for images, clear navigation and compatibility with screen readers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the colour contrast<\/strong> must be adequate for those with visual impairments, while the controls must be usable even without a mouse, via keyboard or voice assistants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another crucial aspect is simplicity of interaction: <\/strong>purchase forms must be clear and well labelled, avoiding complex Captcha for example, which can be an obstacle. Videos<\/strong> must also have subtitles and transcripts for those with hearing problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility of online shops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Investing in accessibility today is not only an ethical and legal obligation, but also a strategic choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An accessible e-commerce site reaches a wider audience,<\/strong> improves the user experience and optimises SEO.<\/strong> It also reduces the risk of legal sanctions in many countries where accessibility is already regulated by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessible e-commerce with Hyv\u00e4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility is one of the strengths of the partnership between Cosmobile and Hyv\u00e4<\/a><\/strong> – the frontend theme for Magento, created to offer high performance and reduce the complexity of e-commerce.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Hyv\u00e4<\/a>, our e-commerce sites take a step forward in terms of accessibility,<\/strong> which is also made possible by accessible copyrights and optimal design and graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyv\u00e4<\/a> provides Team Cosmobile with a solid foundation for creating accessible Magento 2 stores thanks to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n