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If SEO Matters to Your Business, Accessibility Matters

According to an analysis from Brightedge Research (PDF), 68% of online experiences begin with a search engine.
Sep 30, 2022

How to Write Accessibility Acceptance Criteria

Accessibility acceptance criteria are a list of conditions that must be met in order for a feature to be...
Sep 27, 2022

Did COVID-19 Improve Web Accessibility Awareness?

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted nearly every facet of modern life, and “stay-at-home" orders profoundly accelerated...
Sep 23, 2022

Carousels and Accessibility: 7 Tips

A website carousel (also called a “slider" or “slideshow") presents a collection of items one at a time. They’re a...
Sep 15, 2022

How New Criteria Is Added To WCAG: A Brief Overview

With the upcoming release of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2, you might have some...
Sep 1, 2022

Are Skip Links Necessary for a One-Page Site?

Skip links (also referred to as skip navigation links) are an important accessibility feature required by the Web...
Aug 23, 2022

Does WCAG 2.1 Require Responsive Design?

Responsive web design (also called RWD) is an approach that seeks to create content that renders well on a wide...
Aug 18, 2022

What Colorado Businesses Should Know About HB 21-1110 Compliance

Colorado’s House Bill 21-1110 (also known as HB-1110) is a landmark non-discrimination act that strengthened...
Aug 12, 2022

Avoid Jargon When Writing Web Content

When you’re writing content online, word choice is important. Plain language is usually the best tool for getting...
Aug 11, 2022

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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

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

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

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

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

What's The Difference Between WCAG Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA?

In order to embrace web accessibility as a priority, you need to set goals and track your progress. The Web...
Dec 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

How to Check WCAG Compliance: A Quick Guide

What’s the best way to test your website for digital accessibility compliance? The simple answer: Test your...
Dec 8, 2022

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