Custom Websites — LocalHop
Custom Websites

A library website patrons can use and staff can manage.

Most library websites are hard to use and even harder to manage. LocalHop fixes both, without requiring a developer after launch.

See it for your library
508 compliant Accessibility built in, not bolted on
30+ Content blocks
0 Developers needed, ever
01 — ADA & 508 Compliance
Accessible by default. No patches needed.

LocalHop builds to WCAG 2.1 AA from the first line of code. Semantic markup, ARIA attributes, and keyboard navigation are included in every site — not patched in after the fact.

02 — Modern UX/UI Design
Looks like you. Works for them.

Clean navigation, mobile-responsive layout, and an intuitive structure mean people find programs, hours, and services without calling the desk.

03 — Easy-to-Edit CMS
Update it yourself. No ticket needed.

The CMS is built for library staff, not developers. Add events, update hours, and swap page content without a support request. 30+ pre-built content blocks mean pages never start from scratch.

Built for accessibility, not afterthoughts

Your website should work as hard as your staff does.

Most website platforms weren't built with libraries in mind. They don't account for patron accessibility requirements, staff independence from developers, or connection to your other library tools. LocalHop builds around all three.

Accessibility is in the foundation, not a plugin.

WCAG 2.1 AA compliance isn't retrofitted after launch. Semantic markup, ARIA attributes, and keyboard navigation are built into every page from the first line of code.

Staff run it. No ongoing developer cost.

Adding a page, updating hours, or publishing a new program never requires a developer or a support ticket. The CMS is built for staff independence — from day one.

Connected to every LocalHop tool you already use.

Room reservations, community calendars, and activity passes connect directly into your website without custom integration. One system. One login. No manual syncing.

Fastest hosting. Included. LocalHop-hosted sites are optimized for speed and managed by the same team that built them — no slowdowns from other sites sharing your server.
When It Just Works

What changes when the website works.

Staff stop waiting on a developer to publish.

One update in the CMS reaches every patron immediately. No ticket. No bottleneck. No stale content waiting on a developer.

Every patron can reach the library online.

WCAG 2.1 AA compliance means screen readers, keyboard navigation, and assistive devices all work. The library's digital front door is open to every patron — regardless of how they access the web.

No maintenance burden left behind.

Outdated hosting, unpatched systems, and compliance gaps are managed by the same team that built the site. Your library isn't left holding the maintenance burden after launch.

Your website works with every LocalHop tool.

Programs from your community calendar, room reservations, and activity passes all appear on your site automatically. No duplication, no manual syncing, no version drift.

What Libraries Say

The process is as good as the product.

"When you think of a website redesign, long and painful are usually the first thoughts — until you work with LocalHop."

Carol Dawe
Lakeland Library Cooperative

"Our new website is clean and responsive, our users love it, and we love how painless the entire project was."

Karrie Waarala
Saline District Library
In the Wild

Built accessible. Handed off to staff. Done.

Washington District Library
Washington, Illinois
Custom Website 508 Accessible
The Challenge

What began as a website redesign quickly became something more urgent. Washington District Library needed full ADA compliance, a Google Workspace migration with zero service disruption, and a CMS their staff could manage independently — without filing a support ticket every time the homepage needed an update.

What LocalHop Built

LocalHop built a fully accessible WordPress site — semantic markup, ARIA attributes, and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance built in from the start, not added after. Google Workspace migration was completed without disrupting a single day of library operations. Staff took over content management from launch.

The Result

Long-term infrastructure risk eliminated. Staff manage the site without developer dependency. Every patron — regardless of ability — can access WDL's digital presence equally.

30+
Reusable CMS Blocks
508
Section 508 Accessible
Key Deliverables
  • Custom WordPress site, fully 508 accessible
  • Google Workspace migration — zero disruption
  • Staff-managed CMS from day one
  • Long-term infrastructure risk eliminated
Washington District Library Lakeland Library Cooperative Livonia Public Library Chester County Library MCLS
Ready to See It?

Your website is your digital front door.
Make sure it opens for everyone.

The demo covers your current website setup, how your staff manages content today, and what a LocalHop site would look like for your library — your brand, your programs, your content.

Request a Demo No generic walkthrough. The conversation starts with your library's situation.