When Trying to Sound Smart is a Dumb Idea
I’d like to take you back a few years. Young Jay was sitting in the family’s living room, half-paying attention to the evening news that my parents…
'Spring' Cleaning for Content - Focus on TRUST-worthiness
What to keep? What to purge? When it comes to content, the best way to evaluate is to review whether or not your content is TRUST-worthy. It may be a…
The ABCs of WCAG – Mapping Out an Accessible Future
For anyone who has been working in the digital accessibility field, sometimes it can feel like being lost in an alphanumeric soup! And for those of us…
A Day in the Life of an Automated Tester
In web design, the developer is commonly considered the MVP of the team. After all, they make ‘the thing’! Few people consider just how many players…
Does Your Site Need Cookies?
This isn't really just about cookies - it is about cookies and the use of cookie banners. Have you ever wondered why some sites display a cookie…
Accessibility Matters - Empathy from Exposure
To know the right solution, you have to know the 'right' people, which makes exposure to those who people who benefit from accessible design integral…
Promoting Understanding, Not Fear, Is key to Accessibility Awareness
In the world of disability awareness campaigns, the end don't always justify the means. The latest disability faux pas arrived in the form of a…
How To Optimize Your Website Speed For Mobile: Google Speed Update Is Coming
It’s now been a few months since Google announced that, as of this July, page speed will be a ranking factor in mobile searches. Essentially, slower…
Putting Accessible Images in Focus
It’s tempting. I get it. Posting a photo to your social media, it would just be so easy to upload and click -- with the obligatory sarcastic comment…
Don’t Find Your Voice. Refine It. Your Brand Should Not Be a Costume
Last night was Hallowe’en. Kids and adults alike dressed up, affected new mannerisms and appearances, and enjoyed the evening. And, at the end of the…