Can I export accessibility reports and data from Web Governance?

Introduction

Yes. In Acquia Web Governance there are several ways to export accessibility reports and data. This article outlines the available methods, their limitations, and recommendations on how to handle large-scale data exports.

Overview of export methods

Acquia Web Governance offers three ways to export accessibility reports and data:

• Domain-specific exports
• Historical data exports
• Bulk data retrieval with API

Each method is suited to different use cases, as detailed in the following sections.

Domain-specific exports

Report Center exports are domain-specific. This means that you can only export reports for one domain at a time. Each export reflects the most recent scan for that domain unless you have previously scheduled recurring reports to be delivered through email. It is not possible to export a single consolidated report that includes all domains in your account.

The Report Center also allows you to set up report sceduling, to have reports generated and sent directly to your email after each scheduled scan.

Resources

• For instructions on how to export an Accessibility report from the Report Center, visit How to use the Report Center. 
• For details about the information provided in the report, visit Accessibility reports.

Historical data exports

Use the History Center to export historical accessibility scan data across individual domains, or use the Compound Export function to export historical information for all domains within a selected time frame. The exported data is provided in raw CSV format, and matches the data shown in the History Center table for your chosen time frame and modules. These exports do not include graphs or visualizations.

Resources

• For instructions on how to do a History Center export, visit How to export History Center findings.
• For details about the information provided in the report, visit Accessibility history.

Bulk data retrieval with API

For large, account-level exports or data retrieval across many domains, use the Web Governance API. The API is self-service and provides endpoints designed to handle bulk data. 

Resources

For more information, visit Acquia Web Governance API.

Limitations and recommendations

• Consolidated domain exports: If you need reports for all domains, you must either export them individually from the Report Center or use the History Center Compound Export function for historical data.
• API Usage: The API is ideal for advanced users who require programmatic access to large datasets. Ensure that you have the technical expertise to configure and use the API effectively.