Accessible use of colour in web designA quick explanation on why colour shouldn’t be the only means of conveying the information on a website.
7 web accessibility mythsWeb accessibility is not a new concept. The Web Accessibility Initiative was launched back in 1997, and yet 15 years later it is still a widely ignored and neglected aspect of web development. There are many deep-rooted misconceptions about accessibility which prevent people from making a conscious effort to incorporate it into their websites. Let’s take a closer look at the top 7 web accessibility myths.
Developer tools to help check web accessibilityThree tips for using the web developer toolbar to help check for accessibility issues on your website.
Validating codeA short guide to how and why you should validate your code.
Where you can stick your social networking buttonsWhy is it that every website seems compelled to include social media buttons these days? More to the point, why do they do it with no thought as to the best place to stick them!
Movement on a website: 5 things to considerWebsites are all about getting people to find and interact with content as quickly as possible. But how do you encourage people to engage with certain pieces of content above others? Some websites choose to do this by adding movement to the content.
Detecting browser compatibility for HTML5 video and audioDifferent browsers offer different levels of support for HTML5 audio and video. Where some browsers support one type of media file other browsers will fail to do so. While browser vendors continue to implement HTML5 features support should get better and better. However, the situation at the time of writing dictates that we cannot (and certainly should not) assume that a browser will play HTML5 media.
Checking colour contrastThis is a quick guide on how to check the colour contrast on your website. A simple way to check colour combinations meet the requirements set by version two of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
