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Re: Cost of Web accessibility, yet again

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From: Jens Meiert
Date: Oct 6, 2004 3:08AM

> > - include ALT tags @ 30seconds / ALT * 10 = 5 mins
> > - convert layout table to CSS @ .75hr/"simple" table = 1.5hr
> > - etc

It depends, but a web standards and accessibility specialist (or at least
someone who's experienced in this matter) will generally need less time to
realize a standard compliant and accessible site -- and will thus be less
expensive.

I don't know where these rumors come from that higher quality inevitably
means higher costs -- yeah, you'll need to pay more for this specialist, but
you'll get even more (and thus save good money). And I'm not yet taking into
account increased credibility (e.g., due to consistency reasons) and an
improved user experience (e.g., due to better usability).


Jens.


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Jens Meiert
Interface Architect (IxD)

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