Automated accessibility scan or manual audit?
Automated accessibility scans and manual audits solve different parts of the problem. Automation is strong for fast, repeatable technical checks; human evaluation is necessary where meaning, interaction and context determine success.
Start with measurable technical risk
For many online shops it is inefficient to begin with a large audit or legal project without technical triage. A scan can first identify repeated structural defects and the pages that deserve priority.
That makes it easier to decide what can be fixed internally and where specialist time adds real value. Merqivio does not replace a lawyer or qualified accessibility auditor.
- Find technical defects first.
- Group recurring template problems.
- Use specialist time for checks that require human judgment.
Why conformance cannot be automated
W3C explains that WCAG testing involves both automated testing and human evaluation, and that some accessibility checks cannot be automated.
That is why Merqivio sells an Accessibility Risk Report rather than an automated WCAG conformance certificate. The Fix Plan prioritises remediation; manual validation remains an important next step.
- Avoid automatic “100% WCAG compliant” claims.
- Keep evidence of findings and remediation.
- Manually test critical user journeys.
FAQ
Can a scan replace a lawyer or auditor?
No. It can map technical risks first so specialist support can be used more selectively.
Why use automation at all?
It can consistently test large numbers of pages for automatable signals and expose recurring structural defects quickly.
Official sources: European Accessibility Act and W3C WCAG
W3C WCAG 2.2
General information, not legal advice or a formal WCAG conformance statement. Automated checks do not cover every accessibility criterion.
Map your technical accessibility risks first
The free Quick Scan checks up to 5 representative pages. The paid Risk Report scans up to 1,000 publicly discoverable pages in the background and is emailed automatically when complete.