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May 6, 2021
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86 Percent of Websites Fail this Accessibility Basic
In 2019, non-profit organization WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) started what has become an annual tradition:...
May 4, 2021
Don't Underestimate the Value of an Enjoyable Experience
In most people's minds, including those of most website accessibility experts, web accessibility is directly tied...
Apr 20, 2021
Mistakes to Avoid to Make Video Conferencing More Accessible
Predictably, usage of video conferencing tools skyrocketed in 2020, and that trend seems unlikely to reverse...
Apr 6, 2021
A Call-to-Action to Make Your Calls-to-Action Accessible
A clear and effective call-to-action (CTA) can help drive conversions. Knowing this, most marketing teams put a...
Mar 11, 2021
How Do I Make My Website Accessible?
Making your website accessible to people with disabilities is one of the best ways to improve usability, brand...
Mar 2, 2021
Why Headings Aren't Simply Style Elements
Heading and subheading tags play a critical role in accessibility, but many web designers overlook their...
Feb 19, 2021
Effective and Accessible Alternatives to Website Carousels
Real estate on a web page is precious. Every web designer or marketer at some point has felt that there simply...
Feb 11, 2021
Using Infographics While Keeping Your Site Accessible
Infographics provide a compelling way to give readers information. By laying out statistics and key facts in a...
Feb 9, 2021
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Why Justified (or Centered) Text is Bad for Accessibility
Justified text is text that is spaced so that the right and left sides of the paragraph have the same edge. In...
May 9, 2023
Web Accessibility Tips: Don't Disable Zooming (Yes, Even On Mobile)
If your users can’t zoom in on your content, you’re probably making a mistake. Zooming (or scaling) is common,...
Oct 14, 2022
How to Fix: "Buttons Do Not Have Accessible Names"
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require interactive elements to have both a “label" and a “name.”...
May 26, 2022
What Are the Four Major Categories of Accessibility?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are organized by four main principles, which state that content...
Sep 13, 2019
Accessibility Tips: Using the DIV and SPAN Elements
Usually, you want use HTML to convey meaning about the structure of your website. However, two HTML elements are...
Oct 21, 2022
Dark Mode Can Improve Text Readability — But Not for Everyone
Dark modes and themes are extremely popular and they’re frequently touted as an accessibility solution. While the...
Jul 7, 2021
The iOS "Increase Contrast" Feature and Accessibility: What to Know
Apple’s iOS offers a number of accessibility features that enable users to tailor their mobile experiences. One of...
Sep 26, 2022
Does Comic Sans Benefit People with Dyslexia?
Comic Sans is controversial. Since its release in 1994, the playful, Batman-inspired font has been panned as...
May 16, 2023
Text Spacing and Accessibility: Tips for Web Designers
As a web designer, part of your job is making written text look good. That’s not always easy — in addition to...
Jan 13, 2023
5 Quick Ways to Self-check the Accessibility of a Website
Ensuring your website is accessible is imperative for business, legal, and practical reasons, but it can be hard...
Apr 3, 2019
How to Fix Google Lighthouse's 'Sufficient Contrast Ratio' Error
Google Lighthouse is a free tool for auditing website performance, search engine optimization (SEO), and web...
Apr 25, 2023
