About Us
The internet is constantly changing; your web development company should keep up. Whether you’re a small business, a community organization, or an individual, a web presence can help you promote your company, communicate with your customers, manage your business and spread your message.
Located in Eugene, OR, Alchemy Web Development focuses on elegant, affordable websites for small businesses and individuals. We work with you to make certain your website is not only attention-grabbing and memorable, but functional and user-friendly, as well. We offer everything from basic designs to unique websites that reflect your personality or your company’s image.
Services
We're the digital alchemists turning website lead into gold.
Website Development
Your website is your digital storefront, your virtual handshake, your 24/7-brand ambassador. Let's build a digital masterpiece that magnetizes your ideal visitor and turns them into raving fans.
eCommerce Website Development
We get it – your customers come first. That's why we handcraft stores that are beautiful, intuitive, and designed to convert. We specialize in creating Miva eCommerce sites.
Accessibility
Does your website speak to everyone? Our accessibility audits help ensure your online store is inclusive and welcoming for all users, including those with disabilities. We'll partner with you to implement the accessibility recommendations and keep your website thriving for all users.
What is website accessibility and how can we help?
Website accessibility is not just a legal concern, but a crucial aspect of inclusivity. Lawsuits related to inaccessible websites are increasing. However, making your website accessible offers significant advantages. It can open your website to a vast audience of over 51 million people with disabilities in the United States alone.
The international gold standard for digital accessibility on business websites is set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and is known as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). While WCAG provides a global framework, specific legal requirements vary by region.
- Section 508 in the United States applies to federal agencies, non-profits, and federal contractors.
- The AODA is a law specific to the Canadian province of Ontario, outlining accessibility standards for organizations operating within the province.
- The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) is a federal law in Canada that aims to create a barrier-free Canada.
- EN 301 549 is a European standard for the accessibility of ICT products and services.
Despite their regional differences, many of these laws and requirements largely rely on the WCAG standard as a foundational guide for achieving digital accessibility.
Given the complexity of modern websites and apps (often involving millions of lines of code), a multi-pronged approach is crucial. This includes leveraging automated software to identify potential accessibility issues, combined with thorough manual reviews conducted by skilled human auditors. Automated tools alone cannot detect or resolve all accessibility challenges.
Once these issues are addressed and resolved, you can confidently communicate to the public that your digital content is equally accessible to people with and without disabilities.
Crucially, making your digital content accessible is the most effective way to minimize the risk of legal action.
Website Maintenance
Neglecting website maintenance is like leaving your car parked in the driveway for years without an oil change or tune-up. It might eventually sputter to life, but at what cost? Your website, the virtual hub of your business or passion project, can suffer the same fate.
Partners
We have the privilege of working with some fantastic partners.
