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When should a company choose a site redesign over a plugin for accessibility?
Summary
Choose a redesign if your site is already outdated, slow, or requires a major brand refresh anyway.
A company should choose a complete site redesign if their existing website is outdated, slow, or suffering from significant technical debt. In these cases, attempting to patch an old website with a plugin may not address underlying performance issues. A redesign allows you to rebuild the site using clean, semantic HTML, which naturally improves both accessibility and search engine optimization. It is also the right choice if you are already planning a major brand refresh or platform migration. However, if your current website is modern, fast, and converting well, a redesign solely for accessibility is rarely cost-effective. In that scenario, a plugin is the preferred choice to preserve your existing marketing infrastructure. Evaluating the overall health of your digital presence is the first step in making this decision. Our team can help you analyze your current site to determine the most practical path.