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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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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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Why We Need to Fix How We Talk About Accessibility Audits (And What to Do Instead)
Clients are tired of getting massive accessibility audit reports that leave them feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. I read this blog post by Karl Groves (the Web Accessibility Viking) and, rather than depressing me, it thrilled me. Let’s talk about why I agree that this approach isn’t working and, more importantly, what we…
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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…