Journal Websites & Accessibility

A well-designed journal website is more than a place to publish articles. It is an essential part of a journal’s identity, helping readers discover research, authors find publication information, and editors manage content efficiently.

MAKHER develops, customizes, and maintains websites for scholarly journals, publishers, and research organizations. We combine WordPress development, publishing-specific functionality, and accessibility-conscious design to create websites that are clear, reliable, and easy to manage.

Our services

• WordPress website development — design and development of responsive websites tailored to scholarly publishing and research organizations
• Theme development and customization — custom layouts, templates, navigation, and functionality that reflect the publication’s identity
• OJS interface customization — targeted improvements to journal presentation, navigation, and user experience within Open Journal Systems
• Website administration and maintenance — content management, updates, troubleshooting, and ongoing technical support
• Performance and usability — improvements to website structure, responsiveness, loading performance, and ease of navigation
• Web accessibility — accessibility improvements informed by WCAG guidelines, including semantic structure, keyboard navigation, contrast, and accessible interface components
• Editorial content management — practical solutions that make it easier for editorial teams to maintain pages, announcements, and publication information

How we work

Every project begins with an assessment of the website’s purpose, existing infrastructure, content, and publishing requirements.

For new websites, we establish the information architecture, design direction, required functionality, and content management approach before development begins.

For existing websites, we review the current implementation and identify opportunities for improvement, whether these involve design, usability, performance, accessibility, or maintenance.

Development and significant modifications are tested before deployment wherever feasible, with attention to compatibility and continuity of service.

Websites designed for editorial teams

Journal websites should be straightforward to maintain without requiring technical assistance for every content update.

Our WordPress solutions use structured content, reusable templates, and familiar editing tools to help editorial teams manage their websites efficiently.

Where appropriate, we also provide guidance on content management and routine maintenance.

Accessibility as part of good design

Accessibility benefits everyone who uses a journal website. Clear navigation, meaningful document structure, readable typography, and keyboard-friendly interfaces contribute to a better experience for readers, authors, and editors.

MAKHER incorporates accessibility considerations into website development and provides targeted improvements to existing websites with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Accessibility reviews and remediation work are defined according to the agreed scope. Improvements do not in themselves constitute formal certification of WCAG compliance, and comprehensive assessments may require additional testing.

Let’s discuss your website

Whether you are planning a new journal website, updating an existing WordPress installation, or improving an OJS interface, we can help define a practical approach.