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EN 301 549 on Ghost: complete compliance checklist
Implementing EN 301 549 compliance on Ghost means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (custom theme variance, inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations) while applying EN 301 549 — Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
EN 301 549 in 60 seconds
EN 301 549 is the harmonised European standard for digital accessibility, maintained jointly by ETSI, CEN, and CENELEC, that incorporates WCAG 2.1 AA for web and mobile content and adds requirements for hardware, software, documentation and support — and is the technical reference for both the European Accessibility Act and the Web Accessibility Directive.
Ghost accessibility — what you are starting with
Ghost is a publication-focused CMS where editorial discipline is the dominant factor.
EN 301 549 setup checklist for Ghost
1. Use Casper or audit your theme: Casper is the reference accessibility-aware theme.
2. Editorial discipline on alt text: Ghost editor supports alt; require it.
Common EN 301 549 failures on Ghost
• Custom theme variance
• Inaccessible third-party newsletter integrations
Putting it together
Combine EN 301 549's Level AA requirements with Ghost's native tooling. Bake accessibility into your component library and editorial workflow; instrument axe-core in CI for regression.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Cited answers. Sourced. Updated as standards and case law change.
Is Ghost EN 301 549-compliant out of the box?
Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.
What is the easiest path to EN 301 549 compliance on Ghost?
Start with the platform's most-accessible default theme (where applicable), audit each installed plugin/extension/module, train content authors on alt text and heading hierarchy, and instrument axe-core in your CI pipeline.
Is Ghost accessible?
Casper theme and Ghost editor support accessibility. Custom themes vary.
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