A big thank-you to WP Engine for once again joining WP Accessibility Day as a Platinum sponsor! Their support strengthens accessibility across the WordPress community.

About WP Engine

WP Engine powers more than 1.5 million sites, serving more than 200,000 companies and agencies globally. They offer premium solutions for WordPress, including hosting, tools, and services, such as Managed WordPress, Headless WordPress, and e-commerce solutions. 

As a global technology leader, WP Engine provides enterprise-grade hosting platforms, developer-friendly tools, and tailored solutions for industries including eCommerce and digital agencies.

Each day, about 8% of global web traffic runs through WP Engine-hosted websites — a testament to their scale and stability.

Known for performance, reliability, and 24/7 expert support, WP Engine helps customers of all sizes build and grow their websites with confidence.

Why WP Engine Supports WordPress Accessibility Day

At WP Engine, accessibility is about making the web better for everyone. The company believes a better web is an open, inclusive one where everyone can access and enjoy it fully. 

Supporting WordPress Accessibility Day is part of their commitment to the WordPress community and to the people who create and use WordPress sites.

Accessibility in Action

WP Engine’s accessibility efforts go beyond words.

  • Leadership expertise: their Web Development Manager has 20+ years of accessibility experience, including work with Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Air Force/Space Force.
  • Ongoing audits: they’ve been improving wpengine.com for screen reader users, mobility-impaired users, and people with cognitive differences to meet WCAG AA standards.
  • Design-first approach: future projects will embed accessibility checks in the design phase, catching issues early instead of after a build is complete.
  • Partner site improvements: the upcoming redesign of Nitropack.com has undergone extensive accessibility audits to aim for WCAG compliance.

Additional Resources from WP Engine

  1. Press This podcast: Accessibility & Inclusive Design – A conversation with an agency partner about how to create websites that work for everyone.
  2. AI & Accessibility – The Promise of a Universal Web – Exploring how AI could make the web more accessible for all.
  3. How to Make WordPress Websites Accessible – Practical tips from Amber Hinds on building websites that meet accessibility standards.
  4. Accessibility in WordPress eBook – A downloadable guide, created with Americaneagle.com, covering accessibility best practices for WordPress.

Thank you to WP Accessibility Day Platinum sponsor, WP Engine. We value your support of the WordPress community and ongoing commitment to digital accessibility for all.

Simplified Summary

WP Engine helps people all over the world create and run WordPress websites that are fast, secure, and easy to use. They believe the web should be open and fair for everyone. That’s why they work hard to make their own sites meet high accessibility standards. WP Engine is proud to support events like WordPress Accessibility Day.