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Engineering inclusive digital experiences.

Ideary Works is a Pasadena-based digital accessibility and web development studio. We combine 28 years of web experience, and practical WCAG expertise to build websites that are easier to use, easier to maintain, and ready for more people.

The story behind Ideary Works

Ideary Works was founded by Michael Mees after nearly three decades in professional web development. After moving from Germany to Southern California, Michael saw a growing problem: many businesses were being sold quick accessibility fixes that looked reassuring but did not address the code, structure, or user experience behind the website.

Ideary Works was created to offer a more reliable path: manual testing, practical remediation, accessible WordPress development, and clear guidance that business owners can actually understand.

The Meaning of Our Name: We believe digital success requires two halves to make a whole.

“ideary”

represents the thinking: strategy, audits, planning, and clear technical direction.

“works”

represents the execution: clean code, careful testing, practical fixes, and websites that support real business goals.

“Clear ideas. Precise execution. Websites that work for more people.”

Why we do what we do

Accessibility is not just a legal requirement. It is part of how people discover, understand, and trust your business online.

When a website is difficult to navigate with a keyboard, unclear to screen readers, or poorly structured behind the scenes, visitors are excluded and business opportunities are lost. We help companies fix those barriers at the source, so their websites become more usable, more resilient, and more trustworthy.

We avoid shortcut fixes:
We do not rely on one-click accessibility widgets to cover up structural problems. We focus on native improvements in the code, content, navigation, forms, and templates.
We protect trust:
Your website is often the first serious interaction someone has with your business. We help make that experience clearer, more usable, and more inclusive for every visitor.
We support growth:
Accessible websites are often better structured websites. Cleaner headings, forms, navigation, and content can improve usability, SEO, and conversion performance at the same time.

The 4 Pillars of our methodology

Accessibility is not a one-time project. It is an ongoing lifecycle. Our four-pillar framework helps businesses understand where they stand, fix what matters, launch stronger websites, and keep accessibility from drifting over time.

Michael Mees
Founder & owner of ideary works LLC

A personal note from the founder

Hi, I’m Michael, founder of Ideary Works LLC.

I brought 28 years of professional web experience from Germany to Pasadena with one clear belief: “good websites should be built carefully, transparently, and with long-term responsibility”.

I started Ideary Works because too many businesses are told that accessibility can be solved with a quick widget or a simple badge. In reality, accessibility depends on structure, code quality, content, navigation, forms, and continuous care.

My approach is practical and code-first. I listen first, identify the most important barriers, map out realistic next steps, and help you improve your website in a way that supports both your visitors and your business.

Sincerely,

Michael Mees
Founder of ideary Works LLC

Proudly serving Pasadena, LA, and the Digital World.

Travel & Hospitality Industry

We help travel brands and tour operators create booking engines and destination pages that are 100% WCAG 2.2 AA compliant.

From accessible itineraries to keyboard-friendly booking flows, we ensure your services are reachable for all travelers.

Real Estate & Property Management

We partner with real estate firms across Southern California to ensure complex property listings and IDX maps are fully accessible.

Our goal is to protect your brand from ADA-related legal risks while providing a seamless search experience for every potential buyer.

Startups, Founders & SMBs

Utilizing our new Startup framework, we help new ventures launch with a professional, high-performance foundation from day one.

We empower small and medium businesses to scale efficiently without the “tech burden” of non-compliant systems.

Experience the difference of dedicated craftsmanship.

We don’t just build websites; we engineer long-term digital assets that represent the best of both worlds: European reliability and Californian innovation.