TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye,
Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE), the industry-leading digital accessibility
provider, and WP Engine, the world's most trusted WordPress
technology company, today announced that WP Engine has selected
AudioEye as a digital accessibility technology and services
partner. The partnership, which includes an integration in WP
Engine's Solution Center, will help the owners of more than 1.5
million WordPress sites provide accessible digital experiences to
all their users, regardless of ability.
"We look forward to providing comprehensive accessibility
solutions to a wide spectrum of WP Engine customers—from startups
to enterprises, to digital agencies," said Rob Ulveling, AudioEye's Chief Business Officer.
"At this point in the digital transformation, it's obvious that
without deliberate action to provide equal access to the internet,
we're running the risk of excluding millions of people from
participating in the digital economy. AudioEye's partnership with
WP Engine moves us one step closer to ensuring that people with
disabilities gain equal access to more content and opportunities
online."
AudioEye's patented accessibility technology will allow WP
Engine customers to find and fix the most common web accessibility
issues on an ongoing basis, help stay compliant with accessibility
laws and guidelines, and take a more proactive approach to
providing accessible customer experiences. AudioEye's Issue
Reporting dashboard will provide WP Engine customers with full
visibility and in-depth understanding of accessibility issues on
their websites, so they can resolve issues quickly and without
disruptions. AudioEye's team of IAAP-certified accessibility
experts will be available to provide human-assisted technology that
automation alone cannot address.
"We are excited about our partnership with AudioEye, which will
bring robust and easy-to-use accessibility solutions to our
customers and partners. AudioEye's Issue Reporting provides a level
of detail that is unmatched in the digital accessibility space,"
said Stephen Robinson, Senior
Manager, Partnerships at WP Engine. "By ensuring an equally
accessible experience for all site visitors, AudioEye will help WP
Engine users reach the broadest possible addressable market and
grow business."
According to a recent MasterCard SpendingPulse report,
e-commerce sales were up 11% during the 2021 holiday season as
compared to the same period in 2020. E-commerce sales accounted for
20.9% of total retail sales, slightly up from the previous year and
up 14.6% from the same period in 2019. While online shopping
continues to grow, it's not an equal experience for all shoppers.
People who rely on assistive technology, such as screen readers,
continue to run into barriers while navigating e-commerce sites. In
a recent AudioEye survey of people who use assistive technology to
shop online, 54% said they don't feel like e-commerce companies
care about earning their business. The AudioEye platform and
services will help WP Engine customers ensure that all users get an
equal chance to participate in e-commerce, both as sellers and
shoppers.
WP Engine customers can easily install the Accessibility by
AudioEye plugin from their WordPress Admin Panel. From the moment
AudioEye is installed, WP Engine customers will have access to
powerful automation technology and IAAP-certified experts, and will
be on the path toward compliance with ADA, WCAG, Section 508, AODA
guidelines, and more. Most importantly, they'll be able to offer
accessible and inclusive website experiences to all their
users.
About AudioEye, Inc.
AudioEye is an industry-leading
digital accessibility platform delivering ADA and WCAG compliance
at scale. By combining easy-to-use technology and subject matter
expertise, AudioEye helps companies and content creators solve
every aspect of web accessibility — from finding and resolving
issues to navigating legal compliance, to ongoing monitoring and
upkeep. Trusted by the FCC, ADP, SSA, Samsung, and others, AudioEye
delivers automated remediations and continuous monitoring for
accessibility issues without making fundamental changes to website
architecture, source code, or browser-based tools. Join us on our
mission to eradicate barriers to digital access, visit
www.audioeye.com.
Corporate Contact:
AudioEye, Inc.
Dr. Carr Bettis, Executive
Chairman
cbettis@audioeye.com
Investor Contact:
Matt
Glover or Tom Colton
Gateway Investor Relations
AEYE@gatewayir.com
(949) 574-3860
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