Website Compliance

Introduction

The "Website Compliance" project aims to develop a micro SaaS solution that provides ADA/WCAG accessibility compliance checking for small and medium-sized business (SMB) websites. This project addresses the significant demand for accessibility compliance tools, as evidenced by thousands of monthly searches and a limited number of dedicated competitors. The project seeks to capitalize on the relatively low competition in this niche compared to broader SEO or design tools.

System Overview

The Website Compliance project will deliver a micro SaaS platform that enables SMBs to easily check their websites for ADA/WCAG accessibility compliance. The platform will offer a user-friendly interface and leverage an API-driven architecture to ensure scalability and ease of integration with existing systems.

Micro SaaS Architecture

The architecture for the Website Compliance platform will be pre-resolved by an API supervisor, ensuring that the system is designed for optimal performance and scalability. The architecture will include:

• Frontend: A responsive web application built with React, providing an intuitive user interface for accessibility checks.
• Backend: A robust backend powered by Python and FastAPI, handling API requests and processing compliance checks.
• Database: A MySQL or MariaDB database for storing user data, compliance reports, and configuration settings.
• AI Models: Integration with GPT 5.4 for generating user-friendly responses and insights.
• Orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, ensuring efficient deployment and management of the application.

Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to input my website URL to initiate an accessibility compliance check.
• As a User, I should receive a detailed report on my website's ADA/WCAG compliance status.
• As a User, I should be able to view suggestions for improving my website's accessibility.
• As a User, I should be able to download compliance reports for offline review.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user accounts and monitor system performance.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update compliance rules and guidelines as standards evolve.
• As a User, I should be able to subscribe to a tiered plan based on page count or scan frequency.

User Personas

• User: An SMB owner or website manager seeking to ensure their website complies with ADA/WCAG standards.
• Admin: A system administrator responsible for managing the platform, user accounts, and compliance standards.

Core User Flows

• User inputs website URL -> System performs compliance check -> User receives detailed report -> User views improvement suggestions
• Admin logs into the system -> Admin manages user accounts -> Admin updates compliance rules
• User selects subscription plan -> User inputs payment details -> User accesses compliance tools

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #0D47A1 (Royal Blue)
• primary_light: #64B5F6 (Sky Blue)
• secondary: #FF7043 (Deep Orange)
• accent: #FFEB3B (Bright Yellow)
• highlight: #FFC107 (Amber)
• bg: #ECEFF1 (Light Gray)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9)
• text: #212121 (Charcoal)
• text_muted: #757575 (Gray)
• border: rgba(189, 189, 189, 0.5)

Signature Design Concept

The Website Compliance platform will feature an interactive compliance dashboard on the home page. This dashboard will visually represent the compliance status of a user's website using a dynamic, animated gauge that fills as compliance improves. Users can click on different sections of the gauge to see specific compliance areas and suggestions for improvement. The gauge will be accompanied by a real-time animation of a website being optimized, with elements dynamically adjusting to meet accessibility standards.

Landing Hero Motion Brief

The landing page will feature a continuous 2D motion loop using motion/react. The animation will depict a website interface transforming as accessibility improvements are applied. Elements such as text size, contrast, and navigation will visibly adjust, illustrating the impact of compliance changes. This animation will loop every 10 seconds and will pause when hovered over, allowing users to interact with specific elements to learn more about accessibility features.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The intended interaction model for the landing page is "animated." This will include scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions to engage users as they explore the platform's features. The animation will focus on demonstrating the transformation of a website as it becomes more accessible, with interactive elements providing additional information on compliance improvements.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must handle up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• The platform should ensure data security and privacy compliance with relevant regulations.
• The application should be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB
• AI Models: GPT 5.4
• Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily target SMBs in India, considering local accessibility standards and regulations.
• The system will rely on third-party APIs for some compliance checks, assuming their availability and reliability.

Glossary

• ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• SMB: Small and Medium-sized Business
• API: Application Programming Interface