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Roles and Responsibilities of Web Teams April 17, 2018 by Garenne Bigby
Web teams are made up of a diverse group of people who all contribute their skills in multiple avenues. Each person has a different role that combines with the others to work toward a common goal. The goal of a web team is generally to bridge the gap between innovative and new digital products with unfamiliar audiences. Before any products or digital services can be offered, the web team must make edits and check for quality.
Read moreTop 10 Backlink Checker Tools for SEO April 15, 2018 by Garenne Bigby
Marketing your website for free can be possible if you have a high search visibility. Having good backlinks is a great way to get a higher rank when it comes to SEO. There are many factors that can have an impact on a website’s SEO, and backlinks are an important one. Backlinks are when one site links to another site. If a website has a link that leads visitors to your website, this can help you to get a higher ranking in SEO.
Read moreTesting Accessibility Without an Accessibility Testing Tool April 13, 2018 by Garenne Bigby
Having a website that is accessible to every user is not only important to be a successful business, but it is also the law. There are many tools out there on the internet that you can use to test the accessibility of a website, but there are also other ways to test without using a tool. While these six ways to test for web accessibility are pretty simple, making a website accessible to everyone might take some work. This work doesn’t happen overnight. The first step in figuring out what you need to do to make your website more accessible is to identify any problems a user might have. This is where testing for web accessibility comes in.
Not everyone is well-versed in accessibility and web development, but that doesn’t mean you can’t test a website yourself. It takes a lot of understanding and knowledge about many different aspects of how a website works, such as HTML, CSS, and how those with a disability might interact with a website. It can also be helpful to understand JavaScript, accessibility APIs and what kind of assistive technology is out there.
Even if you don’t have this extensive knowledge, you can still perform these tests on your own. To help you out, here is more important information about accessibility as well as the six ways to test for accessibility without using an online tool.
Read moreWhere to Learn VR (Virtual Reality) April 11, 2018 by Garenne Bigby
The concept of virtual reality has, with the advancement in technology, moved from the realm of pure science fiction and into the real world. Most commonly, virtual reality (VR) has been experienced in the forms of video games and world simulations. By using special glasses or goggles, you can experience being inside of a digital experience instead of simply viewing it. Part of the exciting aspects surrounding VR is the ability for the simulation of the senses beyond just sight. Hearing and touch are standard fares but VR pushes the boundaries and can simulate even odors.
Read moreWhat Is Web Governance and Why It Matters April 9, 2018 by Garenne Bigby
For any website to thrive, it is essential that those associated with it know what web governance is and why it is so important. Web governance is not in the least bit exciting, but it can determine whether your website sinks or sails. Web governance includes the policies and procedures that are put in place to help with managing and maintaining your website. Many individuals don’t even realize that all websites have web governance. The problem lies in the fact that many websites do not have precise systems in place to govern their website. Web governance helps maintain a high level of organization for your website. This organization will greatly benefit you, but your visitors will be thanking you for enhancing their experience and interaction with your website.
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