Exebility Web Accessibility Platform - WCAG Compliant SaaS Solution

Project Overview

Exebility is a comprehensive SaaS (Software as a Service) platform that ensures websites comply with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards and facilitates digital content access for individuals with disabilities. As Orhun Ajans, we developed an enterprise-level solution that includes accessibility widgets, audit services, and API integrations.

Project Scope

Platform Components:

1. Accessibility Widget

• Smart widget integrable with a single line of code
• Screen reader compatibility
• Text size and contrast adjustments
• Color blindness profiles
• Keyboard navigation support
• Epilepsy safe mode
• Focus highlighting and reading guide
• Multi-language support
• Customizable appearance and position settings

2. SaaS Dashboard (Management Panel)

• Customer and subscription management
• Widget installation and configuration tools
• Real-time usage statistics
• Accessibility scoring and reporting
• Multi-website management
• User behavior analytics
• Billing and payment management
• Notification and alert system

3. Audit Service

• Automated website scanning
• WCAG 2.1 compliance analysis (A, AA, AAA levels)
• Detailed accessibility report generation
• Issue detection and prioritization
• Solution suggestions and improvement recommendations
• Periodic scanning and comparison
• PDF report generation

4. RESTful API Services

• Accessibility check APIs
• Widget configuration APIs
• Reporting and analytics APIs
• Webhook integrations
• Comprehensive API documentation
• Rate limiting and security layers

Development Process

1. Needs Analysis and Research

• Detailed examination of accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508)
• Target user groups identified (visual, hearing, motor, cognitive disabilities)
• Competitive product analysis and market research conducted
• SaaS business model and pricing strategy developed
• Legal compliance requirements evaluated (KVKK, GDPR)

2. Architectural Design and Planning

• Microservices architecture design
• Scalable database schemas created
• API endpoints and documentation structure planned
• CDN and performance optimization strategy determined
• Security protocols and data protection mechanisms designed

3. UI/UX Design Process

Widget Design:

• Minimal and non-intrusive interface
• High contrast and accessible design
• Responsive appearance across various screen sizes
• Animation and transition effects optimization

Dashboard Design:

• User-friendly admin panel
• Data visualization and chart designs
• Quick setup wizard
• Dark/light theme options
• Interactive reporting interfaces

4. Development Phase

Backend Development:

PHP & Laravel Framework:

• Core application logic and business logic
• Subscription and payment system integration
• User authorization and authentication (JWT)
• Admin panel backend services

Node.js:

• Real-time data processing
• WebSocket services
• Audit scanning services
• Microservice architecture components

RESTful API:

• CRUD operations
• Versioning system (v1, v2)
• Rate limiting and throttling
• API key management
• OAuth 2.0 integration

Frontend Development:

React.js:

• SaaS dashboard application
• Dynamic and reactive interface components
• State management (Redux/Context API)
• Responsive design implementation

Widget Development:

• Lightweight widget with Vanilla JavaScript
• Shadow DOM usage (CSS isolation)
• Cross-browser compatibility
• Lazy loading optimization
• Minimum bundle size (<50KB)

Database Management:

MongoDB:

• Audit results and log data
• Flexible schema structure
• High-volume data storage

MySQL:

• Relational data (user, subscription, invoice)
• Transaction management
• Data integrity and normalization

Redis:

• Caching
• Session management
• Counters for rate limiting
• Real-time statistics

5. Accessibility Audit Engine

• Automated browser control with Selenium/Puppeteer
• Axe-core and WAVE integration
• Development of custom accessibility test algorithms
• HTML/CSS/ARIA analysis engines
• Error prioritization system
• Automatic correction suggestions

6. Integration and Testing

• Unit testing
• Integration testing
• End-to-end testing
• Performance and load testing
• Security testing (OWASP Top 10)
• Accessibility testing (with real users)
• API testing (Postman/Newman)

7. Deployment and DevOps

• CI/CD pipeline setup
• Docker containerization
• Kubernetes orchestration
• Monitoring and logging systems
• Auto-scaling configuration
• Backup and disaster recovery plan

Technical Details

Technology Stack:

Backend:

• PHP 8.x
• Laravel 10.x
• Node.js 18.x
• RESTful API Architecture
• JWT Authentication

Frontend:

• React.js 18
• Redux/Context API
• Axios
• Chart.js / D3.js
• TailwindCSS / Material-UI

Database:

• MySQL 8.0
• MongoDB 6.x
• Redis 7.x

DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Docker & Kubernetes
• Nginx / Apache
• AWS / Google Cloud
• CDN (CloudFlare)
• GitHub Actions / GitLab CI

Additional Technologies:

• Stripe / PayPal API
• SendGrid (Email)
• Twilio (SMS)
• Elasticsearch (Search)
• RabbitMQ (Message Queue)

Key Features

Widget Features: ✓ Easy integration with 1 line of code ✓ Lightweight structure that doesn't affect page load performance ✓ 30+ accessibility features ✓ Real-time WCAG compliance check ✓ Customizable branding options

SaaS Platform Features: ✓ Multi-domain management ✓ Flexible subscription plans ✓ White-label solution support ✓ Detailed analytics and reporting ✓ 24/7 automatic monitoring

API Features: ✓ Comprehensive documentation ✓ Sandbox testing environment ✓ Webhook support ✓ 99.9% uptime guarantee ✓ Version control and backward compatibility

Project Outcomes and Achievements

Technical Achievements: ✓ Widget loading time under 50ms ✓ 1M+ daily request capacity ✓ 99.95% uptime rate ✓ 100/100 Google Lighthouse accessibility score ✓ WCAG 2.1 AAA level compliance

Business Results: ✓ Enterprise-level SaaS infrastructure ✓ Scalable and maintainable code structure ✓ Comprehensive API ecosystem ✓ Automated billing and subscription system ✓ Multi-tenant architecture

User Experience: ✓ Intuitive dashboard interface ✓ 5-minute setup and activation ✓ Real-time accessibility scoring ✓ Prioritized actionable tasks ✓ Detailed improvement guides

Security and Compliance

• SSL/TLS encryption
• OWASP security standards
• KVKK and GDPR compliance
• SOC 2 Type II certification-ready infrastructure
• Regular security updates and penetration testing
• Data anonymization and encryption
• Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Project Management

Process:

• Agile/Scrum methodology
• 2-week sprint cycles
• Weekly client demo and feedback meetings
• Task tracking with Jira
• Version control with Git flow
• Code review and pair programming

Team Structure:

• 2 Backend Developers (PHP, Node.js)
• 2 Frontend Developers (React)
• 1 DevOps Engineer
• 1 UI/UX Designer
• 1 QA Engineer
• 1 Project Manager

Delivery Time: 6 months (MVP + Iteration)

Client Satisfaction

The Exebility project was developed in complete harmony with our visionary client, who carries a sense of social responsibility and aims for digital equality. Throughout every phase of the project, accessibility experts, users with disabilities, and our technical team worked together to create a platform that responds to real-world needs.

Ongoing Support

• Monthly feature updates
• 24/7 technical support
• Performance optimizations
• Adaptation to new WCAG standards
• Security patches and updates
• Improvements based on user feedback

As Orhun Ajans, we take pride in developing SaaS platforms like Exebility that create social value, are technologically advanced, and scalable. We're here for you in accessibility, EdTech, HealthTech, and other socially impactful projects.