Writing to be read… by a screen reader
Screen readers? What? If you’ve heard anything about web accessibility, you’ve probably heard of screen readers – devices that allow … Writing to be read… by a screen reader
Tag: writing for the web
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Microcopy Matters!
Can one word change user experience on your website, for better or worse? YES. Think about the labels you experience … Microcopy Matters!
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Image-ine That: Writing good “alt text” for images on the web
As the Libraries prepare to move into our new Drupal-powered website, we are also preparing to think differently about how … Image-ine That: Writing good “alt text” for images on the web
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Two Quick Rules for Readability
I’ve been frequenting a website recently for purposes of obtaining a particular certification. The site (which will remain nameless) is … Two Quick Rules for Readability
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Writing for the Web: Tip o’the Week – Twitter
Everybody’s tweeting these days! Libraries, university departments, local mom-and-pop businesses, mega-corporations, even actual human beings. Twitter can be a great … Writing for the Web: Tip o’the Week – Twitter
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Writing for the Web
I presented a workshop on “Writing for the Web” at the Libraries’ In-House Institute in early May. While I could … Writing for the Web
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Writing for the Web: Tip o’the Week
I recently stumbled across a pretty good conference presentation about writing Web content, given by writer/information architect Steph Hay last … Writing for the Web: Tip o’the Week