People with disabilities can not always access the web the same way that people without disabilities can. For this reason, the Americans with Disability Act (or ADA for short) requires that websites of companies that have at least 15 employees and operate for at least 20 weeks in a year must properly accommodate people with disabilities, or face a potential fine of as much as $30,000. A good rule of thumb to follow in order to make sure your website is accessible and compliant is to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (or WCAG for short). The Web Content Accessibility…
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When a web page is created, the content being displayed is set up in a certain order for the purpose of keeping the structure organized. It can easily be noticed that the organization of a web page changes when a person is using a tablet or smartphone. This is because every section of a web page contains mark-up and styling telling the browser how to display the site including which section should be shown first, and what should be eliminated, or added depending on the situation. Responsive design takes into consideration data such as screen width then had a variety…
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An overview: Using ColorHexa as a resource for all things color-related https://www.colorhexa.com/ If you’re reading this then chances are you’re well aware of the many different color tools available. There are various online resources for color information, but most are basic “color pickers”, wheels, or charts. All of these are helpful, and often get the job done… However, if you’re looking for something that goes a bit deeper than the aforementioned tools… ColorHexa is an incredibly valuable resource. Find any hue information you need, all in one place! The ColorHexa website is a free online color encyclopedia, offering extensive…
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We recommend the following steps to help keep your account secure. 1. It will say “reset password” on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. Click “reset password”, the website will prompt you for a code, you will then be sent an email containing that code, that you will enter on the platform’s website. You will then be logged in after you enter the code. 2. Provide a phone number or email address on the platform’s website, where it can be used to recover your account for security purposes, such as if you get locked out of your account, you can enter your…
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Absolute Links When a user searches the internet for a specific website, they will often use an absolute link. An absolute link is a link that uses an http request in order to instantly search through the world wide web for a specific (or absolute) address or URL. Absolute links can be used from any webpage across the internet, rather than just stay relative to a specific page. Example of Absolute Links… https://website/blog Relative Links Most websites use navigation bars at the top, side, or maybe even bottom of their webpages, as well as other buttons on said website. It…