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5 Website Accessibility Issues You Can Fix Today, Without Touching Code
Accessibility isn’t just for developers. You don’t need to know HTML, ARIA roles, or keyboard focus management to start making your website better for more people. In fact, some of the most common accessibility barriers can be fixed with nothing more than good content choices and a few smart edits. Whether you’re a freelance UX…
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The UX Designer’s Guide to Speaking a Small Business Owner’s Language
If you’ve ever tried to explain “heuristics,” “cognitive load,” or “Fitts’ Law” to a small business owner and watched their eyes glaze over… you’re not alone. Early-career UX designers often make one critical mistake when trying to land real-world projects: They speak design. Small business owners? They speak survival. When a business owner is juggling…
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Links vs. Buttons vs. Submit Inputs: The Accessibility Breakdown
One of the most common questions I hear in website evaluations is: “Is there a clear benefit to using a link over a button, or is it just personal preference from a front-end developer’s perspective?” And let me tell you—this isn’t just a stylistic choice. There’s a real accessibility and usability reason why you should…
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6 Steps to Make Your Website Actually Accessible (According to the DOJ)
Y’all, the Department of Justice just dropped some SUPER practical guidance about digital accessibility programs, and I am absolutely geeking out about it! While it was technically written for state and local governments, this is pure gold for any business wanting to make their website accessible (which should be all of you, just saying). Let…
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Building Level 11: My Vision for Inclusive Tech Training
“Maigen, you have the awesome turned up to 11.” When my friend Thomas said those words to me years ago, he wasn’t just giving me a compliment – he was unknowingly naming a vision that would become my life’s work. Because here’s what I believe: Everyone has the potential to turn their awesome up to…
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Forrester report on digital accessibility: “The Billion-Customer Opportunity”
Let’s talk about something that gets me absolutely fired up: the massive business opportunity that most companies are completely missing. I’m talking about digital accessibility, and the numbers I’m about to share will blow your mind. The Market You’re Not Seeing (But Should Be) Here’s a reality check: 1.3 billion people worldwide live with disabilities.…
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The Ultimate Guide to Keyboard Accessibility Design
Picture this: You’ve just finished crafting a beautiful website. The animations are smooth, the color palette is perfect, and every hover state is a tiny work of art. Then someone tries to use it with just a keyboard, and suddenly your masterpiece becomes an invisible maze. This guide will help you ensure your designs work…
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Why Your Website Needs to Be Keyboard-Accessible: A Guide for Business Owners
When was the last time you tried using your website without a mouse? For millions of potential customers, keyboard navigation isn’t a choice – it’s their only option. Here’s why this matters for your business. Your Current Customers Need It Your website visitors are more diverse than you might think: Every customer who can’t use…
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What is Accessible Website Design and Why Is It Important for Small Business Owners to Make Their Website Accessible?
Look, I know you’re no stranger to a never-ending to-do list as a small business owner, but sometimes when you are managing everything, you lose track of the finer details of web design and user experience. Next thing you know, you’re too overwhelmed to ask for advice. Don’t worry, that’s what this article and my…