Typeface 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 ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Keep SEO in Mind
When you are starting your website design, make your site as optimized as possible for Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Take note of the terms you want to rank for and use them in the appropriate title tags, URLs, H1 tags, and H2 tags in order to help your website rank highly on search result pages and to help your website ...
Continue ReadingWe Made It Monday | Online Store
We’ve been working with Lucia Lighting & Design for years. We print their business cards and collateral. We’ve also handled their website and all of their social media platforms. We create their current website design with their online store. Each site is fully responsive and looks great on every device so their customer can now shop on their phone.
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