Web Tip Wednesday | Characteristics of Good Web Design
3 characteristics of good web design: Function – how well does your website work when visitors use it? Does it work as expected or are there some things broken? Is it easy to view on mobile devices? Usability – does your website make it easy for visitors to take the desired actions that you want them to take? Or does ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Web Design Terms
Web design terms are sometimes confusing for people who don’t work with design every day. Here are some design terms that can help get a better understanding of this sometimes complicated profession. Alignment You’re probably familiar with alignment as term to describe the positioning of text: left, right, justified, and centered. Alignment can apply to any element on a web ...
Continue ReadingTypeface Thursday | Alignment
Alignment refers to how the text is to be displayed. Usually, this is done left to right. It also how each block of text will line up with others. Alignment is usually done employing a grid. The grid is a set of vertical and horizontal lines that are used to strengthen the structure of a web page. Proximity helps keep ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Using Color
The most common form of color deficiency, red-green color deficiency, affects approximately 8% of the population. Using ONLY colors such as these (especially to indicate required fields in a form) will prevent these individuals from understanding your message. Other groups of people with disabilities, particularly users with learning disabilities, benefit greatly from color when used to distinguish and organize your ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Content Management Systems
There are many content management systems available to help you build your website. Common examples include Drupal and WordPress, but there are many other options available. Once you’ve chosen a CMS that suits your needs, make sure to choose a theme/template that is accessible. Consult the theme’s documentation for notes on accessibility and tips for creating accessible content and layouts ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Use Headings Correctly
Screen reader users can use heading structure to navigate content. By using headings (<h1>, <h2>, etc.) correctly and strategically, the content of your website will be well-organized and easily interpreted by screen readers and by search engines. Be sure to adhere to the correct order of headings, and separate presentation from structure by using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Do not ...
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