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Content style guides
Content style guides are invaluable tools for organizations and creators alike. Reference guides
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How to create accessible web products by Digital BC
If you are looking for a resource that articulates the importance of creaing accessible web products to both experienced professionals and those new to digital accesibility, Digital BC has a great resource for you. This accessibility information is part of the Digital BC website from the Government of British Columbia. It provides information and guidance…
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Deceptive Patterns in UX – Don’t try to trick or insult your users!
Nielsen Norman Group (NNG) has a posting that resonates with me called Deceptive Patterns in UX: How to Recognize and Avoid Them. What is a deceptive pattern? NNG defines them as “A deceptive pattern is a design pattern that prompts users to take an action that benefits the company employing the pattern by deceiving, misdirecting,…
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How people read on screens with the F Pattern
Time and time, I return to this principle: The F Pattern. The F pattern in usability refers to the typical eye movement pattern of users when scanning a page or screen of content, particularly during the initial moments of interaction. This pattern is characterized by users scanning content in the shape of the letter “F.”…
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How to approach SEO
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the optimization of online content to improve its visibility and ranking in search engine results. The goal is to drive more organic (non-paid) traffic to a website. It involves various strategies and techniques aimed at enhancing a website’s relevance and authority in the eyes of search engines like Google. SEO…
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Creating accessible digital content
Digital BC has excellent accessibility resources for content creators/designers to help them create accessible digital content, specifically writing, content design consideration, how to link/embed media and more: