26% of adults in the United States have some type of disability. Their annual disposable income is nearly $500 billion. Constantine von Hoffman on November 16, 2023 At Acquia’s Engage Boston conference this week, the company unveiled a new and possibly unique brand positioning. It’s making web accessibility for people with disabilities the focus of … Continue reading Acquia sees web accessibility as a good thing and a brand differentiator
Category Archives: Web Accessibility
How to make web accessibility a part of digital marketing efforts
Accessibility experts share tips for digital marketing teams on how to make campaigns more accessible to people with disabilities. Alan K’necht on October 24, 2022 After being diagnosed with dyslexia in the final semester of my undergraduate degree nearly 40 years ago, the issue of accessibility has always been on my mind. I think of … Continue reading How to make web accessibility a part of digital marketing efforts
The Importance of Website ADA Accessibility
Geraldine Convento July 15, 2021 What is ADA and what does it have to do with the internet? As a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being approved in 1990, Congress has aimed to guarantee that companies and public service providers make significant changes to accommodate persons with disabilities. The legislation itself is … Continue reading The Importance of Website ADA Accessibility
5 Ways to Improve UX With Efficient Website Accessibility Practices
Nick Brown July 3, 2021 You’ve designed a spectacular user interface, one you’re particularly proud of. You’re faced with just one problem, though: it isn’t accessible to all users. Maybe that fact came up in testing: as part of the QA process, you should be ensuring that your site is accessible for everyone. Aside from … Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve UX With Efficient Website Accessibility Practices
Website Accessibility: 5 Ways Compliance Impacts Your Business
Erika Giles August 17, 2020 It is easy to get caught up in the many aspects of creating a website, which may cause you to forget about making your website accessible to those with disabilities. Website accessibility is essential for compliance and, even more importantly, for customer experience. Let’s dive into why accessibility compliance matters … Continue reading Website Accessibility: 5 Ways Compliance Impacts Your Business
What is Usability? How Does it Relate to Web Accessibility?
Adam Akinyemi July 10, 2020 Let’s explore usability meaning in a somewhat mathematical term. Parent set – Universal design {accessibility, usability, inclusion}. However, accessibility ? usability but usability ? accessibility. Math is fun, right? But here’s the thing, English is complex. Emphasis on “usable” and “accessible”. I’ll leave you to ponder about those two words … Continue reading What is Usability? How Does it Relate to Web Accessibility?
What Is Website Accessibility? 13 Guidelines You Need to Know
Jeff Previte — April 1, 2020 Building a website is easier now than ever before. Many companies turn to drag and drop solutions, or they find awesome templates in the content management system (CMS) platform they’re using. But once the site is up and running, it’s not enough to just go about creating content and … Continue reading What Is Website Accessibility? 13 Guidelines You Need to Know
A Closer Look at Website Geographics
Richard Howe — October 21, 2017 — October 21, 2017 Our recent blog posts have focused on website audience profiling, demographics and psychographics. Today is the turn of website geographics and how knowing and understanding where your visitors are coming from can make a real difference to the success of your site content, your online … Continue reading A Closer Look at Website Geographics
Inclusive Web Design: Making Our Websites More Accessible
Joe Turner — December 16, 2016 Follow @iwebtweets— December 16, 2016 The web should be a place for everyone. But is your website accessible by as many people as possible? Our goals as website owners and creators is to make an experience that is as inclusive and accessible as possible. What is disability? The World … Continue reading Inclusive Web Design: Making Our Websites More Accessible
Why Web Accessibility in 2016 is So Important
by Eric Seal January 30, 2016January 30, 2016 When you think of building a great website, what comes to mind? Do you think lots of inbound links and top Google rankings? Or do you think ALT image attributes and 508 compliance? If you’re thinking “Huh?” at those last two, then you may lack proper website … Continue reading Why Web Accessibility in 2016 is So Important