Product Updates

This week, we’ll be updating YuJa EqualGround with new features and capabilities. Key updates include a new Microsoft SharePoint integration Add-in, custom schedules for scans, a new guide experience for first-time users, add web pages to website scans, the ability to disable specific web pages, bulk scan web pages, a new filter to view desired web pages, and export the documents found on your websites to an Excel file.

1. New SharePoint Add-In for Deeper Site and Document Library Integration

   The new Microsoft SharePoint integration enables faster, simpler, and more efficient scanning and management of your SharePoint sites and document libraries. You will be able to focus more on accessibility fixes instead of administrative tasks. Key features include:

   • Time-Saving Full Access: Once you grant EqualGround one-time permission to scan all your SharePoint sites and document libraries, you no longer need to approve each one individually before scanning.

   • Simplified Management: You can add multiple SharePoint sites and document libraries under the same Microsoft account for faster setup and to keep everything organized in one place.

   • Automatic Syncing: Once enabled, any new page you add to your SharePoint will be automatically included in your next scan without any extra setup.

   

2. Custom Scan Scheduling for Websites and Page Groups

   You can now schedule scans with much more flexibility, such as every 3 days, 5 days, or any number of days, weeks, months, or years, for specific page groups or entire websites. Automating your scan schedule to match how often you update your content ensures new content is automatically checked for accessibility issues, instead of having to manually initiate scans after each update.

   

3. A New Guided Experience for Setting Up Your EqualGround Platform

   As a first-time user, you can now start with our Quick Setup Guide, which walks you through the essential steps to ensure your EqualGround Platform is set up correctly. The guide shows you how to add websites and ensure your integrations are up and running. Any user new to EqualGround can quickly set up and start scanning pages and documents with confidence. You can access the Quick Setup Guide anytime from your profile icon.

   

4. Add Specific Web Pages to Your Website Scans

   Add specific web pages on demand to improve scan coverage across your websites. This allows you to include web pages that aren’t in your navigation or sitemap, such as launch pages, campaign content, and microsites, ensuring EqualGround can generate more accurate reports for your websites. Additionally, these web pages can also be scanned independently of your website, allowing you to focus on areas that need attention.

   

5. Disable Web Page Scans as Needed

   Disable scans for low-priority web pages to focus on what matters. Skip routine checks for content that rarely changes, like policies, archived sections, or duplicate templates, so you can prioritize high-impact web pages and keep reports cleaner and more actionable.

   

6. Bulk Scan Multiple Web Pages at Once

   Managing large websites with hundreds of pages is now easier. Building on our existing bulk website scanning feature, you can now select and scan multiple web pages at once to save time and optimize accessibility audits for large websites. Instead of manually selecting each web page you want to scan, you can complete one scan for all the web pages at once.

   

7. Enhanced Filtering Options for Web Pages

   You can now filter web pages by accessibility, SEO, performance, usability, and document scores, showing only those that are in the specified range. You can also filter web pages by their scan status, such as showing only pages with completed scans. With these filters, you can spend less time searching for the web pages you want and more time improving your web page issues and review process.

   

8. Export a Report of Documents Found on Your Websites

   Export an Excel report of your scanned website documents to take on the go for offline viewing. See accessibility scores and issue counts at a glance to spot patterns, prioritize fixes, and share improvements with external users.

   

9. Explore the Latest Product Updates

   Get a preview of upcoming EqualGround features and explore our other products directly within the Platform.

   • See EqualGround Updates: Visit the new “Latest Updates” section to see the features we have added in recent releases, and what’s coming next.

   • View Updates for Other Products: Explore updates for our other products directly through the Marketplace, making it easy to discover new features and products that interest you.

   

We’ll be rolling out updates to all YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform instances over the next few weeks. This release introduces comprehensive asset tracking through the new Inventory tab, enhanced Policy Engine capabilities with complex rule logic and streamlined website assignment, and improved issue management with visual badges for new problems and detailed fix explanations.

1. New Inventory Tab Provides Comprehensive Asset Tracking Across Website Pages

   Organizations will now be able to monitor all web assets, including images, videos, CSS files, and JavaScript resources, through the new Inventory tab, which automatically catalogs every asset discovered during website scans. Administrators can expand table rows to view exactly which pages contain specific resources, helping teams maintain better oversight of their digital assets and identify optimization opportunities.

   

2. The Policy Engine Will Support Complex Rule Logic

   YuJa EqualGround’s Policy Engine will enable administrators to create content detection rules using flexible AND/OR logic connectors when combining criteria, with a visual logic preview showing how the implemented conditions will function during scans.

   

3. Enhanced Policy-to-Website Assignment Streamlines Workflow Management

   Administrators will be able to link policies to specific websites through an intuitive interface that pre-populates available sites and includes search functionality for quick selection. The enhanced workflow includes table-based management and a review page to confirm policy assignments, creating a more streamlined experience for managing policy applications across multiple websites.

   

4. Distinguish New Issues from Previously Detected Problems with Visual Badges

   Accessibility issues that are discovered during scans now display a “New” badge to help administrators differentiate fresh problems from previously identified issues.

   

5. Expanded Issue Explanations Clarify Accessibility Fix Requirements

   Proposed fixes for accessibility issues will now include detailed “Why This Matters” explanations and specific WCAG references to help administrators understand the importance and compliance requirements of each issue.

   

6. Identify New and Modified Content with Enhanced Page Tracking

   Web page and document tables now include a Date Added column that identifies newly discovered content and previously scanned pages with recent modifications, so administrators can focus their accessibility reviews on fresh content and updated pages that may require immediate attention.

   

7. Exclude Cookie Popups from Accessibility Issue Detection

   YuJa EqualGround can now automatically dismiss cookie consent pop-ups to ensure accessibility issues are only detected within the actual website content.

   

8. Score Calculation Breakdowns Provide Details for Accessibility, Metrics

   Administrators will be able to view comprehensive calculation breakdowns for accessibility scores through expandable category sections that display total checks performed, severity distributions, and occurrence counts. Each organization has unique requirements for how accessibility issues should be weighted and scored, and detailed breakdowns help teams understand how YuJa EqualGround’s customizable scoring models align with their specific priorities and institutional standards.

   

9. Control Dynamic URL Scanning During Website Crawls

   Administrators can now choose whether to include URLs with query parameters during website crawling. This toggle helps organizations manage crawl scope by focusing on static pages or including dynamically generated content based on their specific scanning needs.

   

10. Bulk Scanning Will Be Available for Multiple Page Groups

    Organizations can now select and scan multiple page groups simultaneously, eliminating the need to initiate individual scans for each group. The enhanced interface maintains the “Scan” option when multiple groups are selected, streamlining accessibility assessment workflows for websites with complex organizational structures.

    

11. Access Historical Usage Reports Directly in the Admin Portal

    Administrators will be able to access all previous monthly usage email reports within YuJa EqualGround’s admin portal and receive an automatic pop-up with the latest usage data on their first login each month.

    

Over the next few weeks, we’ll update YuJa EqualGround with new features and capabilities. Key updates will include a website accessibility widget for enhanced user experience, automated monthly usage reports for administrators, and comprehensive audit logging with daily activity tracking. Additional improvements include TYPO3 plugin integration, flexible scoring models for customized assessments, streamlined SEO remediation with automated fix proposals, integrated marketplace access, and enhanced team and role management capabilities with simplified workflows.

1. The EqualGround Website Accessibility Widget is Now Available Organizations will now be able to deploy EqualGround’s Website Accessibility Widget directly on their websites, enabling visitors to customize content display and color adjustments to improve readability and viewability. Users will have access to predefined accessibility profiles or they can create and personalized profiles that will automatically apply to future visits. The draggable widget interface ensures convenient access without disrupting site design. The widget will also identify and provide alternative format options for documents found on web pages, creating a comprehensive accessibility solution for all site visitors.
2. EqualGround WebFlow Accessibility Module Now Available A new EqualGround module will support web app scanning, including for single-page applications. The module will offer:
   • Real-time accessibility checking for web applications as users interact with dynamic content
   • Workflow recording capabilities to identify issues across every state and user journey within applications
   • Automated scheduled replay scans for routine accessibility monitoring without manual intervention
   • Complete reporting functionality similar to website scanning, ensuring full visibility into accessibility compliance across interactive experiences
3. TYPO3 Plugin Now Available for Direct CMS Integration YuJa EqualGround will offer a new plugin for TYPO3, a popular open-source content management system, which will provide seamless access to accessibility scanning directly within the TYPO3 backend. This will enable content creators to identify and address issues without disrupting their workflow.
4. Monthly Usage Reports Will Be Automatically Emailed to Platform Administrators Administrators will receive automated monthly email reports highlighting platform usage and trends. Emails will provide administrators with at-a-glance insights into platform performance and user engagement.
5. Comprehensive Audit Log Provides Daily Activity Reports Administrators will gain access to a detailed audit log that tracks and categorizes all platform activities within their organization through a dedicated activity sidebar. The system will generate comprehensive daily reports showing key metrics and events, while advanced filtering capabilities will enable quick searches for specific website activities or disabled sites.
6. New Document Issues Report to Provide Organization-Wide Accessibility Oversight Users will gain access to a comprehensive Document Issues Report that provides visibility into accessibility problems across all documents at the organization, website, and individual webpage levels. The new issues tab will follow the familiar format of existing SEO reports, making it easy to search and navigate document-specific accessibility concerns.
7. Flexible Scoring Models Enable Customized Accessibility Assessments Administrators will be able to choose from a variety of scoring rubrics to align accessibility scoring with their organization’s specific standards and priorities. Each model will allow for weight adjustments and custom issue severity settings to help ensure scores reflect what matters most to individual institutions.
8. Streamlined SEO Issue Resolution with Automated Fix Proposals Users will be able to access “Propose Fix” functionality for all SEO issues identified during website scans, matching the remediation capabilities already available for accessibility concerns. This enhancement will provide instant, actionable solutions for SEO problems, enabling web teams to resolve issues quickly without requiring specialized technical expertise.
9. Integrated Marketplace Access for Enhanced Platform Capabilities With this update, users will gain access to an integrated marketplace for seamless browsing and selection of additional tools and services.
10. Institution-Level DocHub Folder Management and Default Settings Administrators will now be able to configure default folder structures at the institution level within DocHub, ensuring consistent document organization across all users. New users will automatically inherit these predefined folder settings, while administrators retain the ability to add and delete folders as organizational needs evolve.
11. Permanent User Deletion Added for Streamlined Roster Management Administrators will be able to permanently delete users from the platform both through bulk selection checkboxes and individual action menus within the roster management interface.
12. Simplified Team and Role Management Administrators will benefit from a streamlined two-step team configuration process that separates member selection from access management, enhanced team overview with total website access counts, and improved user creation with team assignment and duplicate email validation. The redesigned role management features unique name validation and streamlined filter interfaces for more straightforward navigation.
13. Quarterly NPS Survey Will Collect Administrator Feedback Administrators will receive a quarterly Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to gather feedback on platform satisfaction and administrative experience. This will help improve YuJa EqualGround based on direct administrator input.

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. This release introduces the new Workflow Orchestration module for enhanced project management and team collaboration, streamlined scanning interfaces with unified progress tracking, improved issue navigation across all report types, and flexible SSO integration with automatic team assignment. Additional improvements include manual issue dismissal capabilities, direct Drupal CMS integration, and customizable WCAG guidelines with tailored issue management controls.

1. Introducing EqualGround Workflow Orchestration Module Teams can now streamline accessibility projects with the new Workflow Orchestration module, which enables project creation, task assignment, and team collaboration directly within EqualGround. Users are automatically prompted to create their first project upon login, while administrators can seamlessly sync organization users with roster management and assign tasks to team members for coordinated accessibility remediation efforts.
2. Streamlined Scanning Interface with Unified Progress Views The website scanning experience now features a standardized interface that provides clear visual feedback throughout the entire accessibility assessment process, from initial crawling to scan completion. Users can easily track progress whether initiating new scans or reviewing scan history, with consistent loading states and real-time status indicators that eliminate confusion about scanning workflows.
3. Enhanced Issue Navigation Across All Report Types EqualGround now provides comprehensive drill-down capabilities across Accessibility, SEO, and Usability reports, allowing users to seamlessly navigate from organization-wide issue summaries to specific affected websites and individual pages. This approach replaces the previous standalone Issue Report with integrated analytics that enable teams to quickly identify problem areas, click through to detailed views, and access the issue panel for immediate remediation guidance across all scanning engines.
4. Flexible SSO Role Mapping Configuration SSO integration now includes an optional toggle for role mapping functionality, recognizing that most campus authentication systems don’t provide role information during login. This update removes the previous requirement for role mapping configuration, allowing institutions to set up SSO authentication seamlessly regardless of their system’s capabilities.
5. Manual Issue Dismissal for Accessibility Reviews Accessibility scanning now allows users to manually dismiss and restore detected issues, providing flexibility for content that requires human evaluation beyond automated detection. When an issue is dismissed, it will no longer appear in the issue panel, enabling teams to focus on actionable items while maintaining the ability to restore previously dismissed issues as needed.
6. Improved Team Creation Interface The Create Team modal now features an improved design with streamlined user selection capabilities. Users can easily check multiple team members and transfer them between available and selected user lists, making team setup more intuitive.
7. Automatic Team Assignment Through SSO Integration SSO configuration now supports custom team attributes, enabling automatic user assignment to specific teams during login based on information from your authentication system. If no team attribute is provided or the specified team doesn’t exist in EqualGround, users will automatically be assigned to the default team to ensure seamless access while maintaining organizational structure.
8. Direct CMS Remediation Integration for Drupal EqualGround now offers seamless integration with Drupal websites, allowing users to navigate directly from detected accessibility issues to their CMS editing interface for immediate remediation.
9. Customizable WCAG Guidelines and Issue Management Organizations can now select their preferred WCAG version (2.0, 2.1, or 2.2) in website settings, with each version including all guidelines from previous versions for comprehensive compliance tracking. Additionally, the new Issue Settings feature allows administrators to disable specific checkers within each report category to provide tailored scanning.

We have successfully pushed an update to all YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform instances residing in the US, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. YuJa EqualGround now has a revamped website management interface with bulk actions, a new Issues Report for organization-wide visibility, and enhanced remediation workflows with integrated How-to-Fix guides. Additional improvements include faster processing performance, AutoPilot HTML preview, customizable widget placement, a new DocHub for simplified document management, and more.

 

1. Enhanced Website Pages Interface with Streamlined Navigation and Bulk Actions

   The EqualGround Websites Page has been completely revamped with new management capabilities, robust filtering options and bulk actions that help streamline your workflow when managing multiple websites:

   • Filter by website status and perform operations on multiple selected websites simultaneously.

     

   • The Website Details Page now has dedicated tabs for configurations, actions, and scan history across page groups.

     

   • Users can now access the issue panels from the web pages table to simplify management.

     

   • AutoPilot has its own dedicated page for HTML and rendered view access.

     

   • WCAG scoring now displays only the most relevant level based on your settings.

     

   • All engine results display together rather than on different pages.

     

2. Improved Processing Performance for Faster Website Scanning

   We’ve improved the processing speed throughout the Equalground platform, allowing users to identify and remediate accessibility issues more quickly and efficiently.

3. New AutoPilot HTML Preview Feature Added

   A new AutoPilot HTML preview feature has been added to EqualGround. This update enables real-time visualization of accessibility fixes before implementation, allowing users to toggle between the HTML code and web view renderings to validate corrections.

   

4. Customize the Browser Extension Widget Placement

   The EqualGround Browser Extension now gives you control over widget positioning through a new Extension Settings tab in your website configuration. Simply drag the widget to your preferred location and save; your customized placement will persist across all sessions.

   

5. New Issues Report Enables Viewing All Occurrences of an Issue Throughout the Organization

   The new Issues Report offers a hierarchical view of accessibility challenges by categorizing issues as severe, major, or minor with comprehensive statistical cards and trend charts. Easily identify problem areas by clicking any issue type to see affected websites, then selecting a website to view specific impacted pages, creating a seamless path from identification to resolution across your entire organization.

   

6. Integrated Remediation Guides Help Resolve Accessibility Issues

   The EqualGround platform now features integrated How-to-Fix guides that appear directly within the issue context, providing immediate remediation guidance without disrupting your workflow. These guides offer step-by-step instructions, code examples, and accessibility best practices to help users resolve accessibility issues.

   

7. New DocHub Improves Document Management

   This update adds a DocHub for simplified and more organized document management. Users can create and navigate customizable folder structures to organize their documents efficiently while managing their accessibility through the same intuitive interface they use for web pages.

   

8. Refreshed Login Page with Custom Branding Options

   The refreshed EqualGround login interface now supports complete customization through the Branding Settings panel. Easily modify button colors, upload custom background images, and preview changes to maintain consistent branding across your platform.

   

9. Enhanced New User Setup Experience with Step-by-Step Instructions

   The EqualGround browser extension setup process now features updated visual guides that provide clearer step-by-step instructions. Each configuration step is better illustrated to make the setup process more intuitive for new users.

   

10. New Option to Automatically Exclude Decorative Images from Being Flagged as Issues

    In certain cases, your content may contain images marked as decorative with an empty alt tag (alt=””) or a custom decorative tag. To ensure that these types of images are not flagged as issues, YuJa EqualGround now offers more flexibility for you to treat these images as decorative.

    

11. Customizable Top Bar Colors to Match Institutional Branding

    Personalize the platform’s appearance with modernized, high-contrast color options to maintain visual accessibility while matching your institution’s branding.