What is ADA Compliance? The Web Accessibility Initiative, an organization focused on setting standards and strategies for making the web accessible, has developed web content accessibility guidelines, also known now as WCAG 2.0. These guidelines highlight requirements for developing websites with accessibility in mind for people with disabilities. The organization carves out the standards by referencing the following statement, "websites should … [Read more...] about What is ADA Compliance for Websites?
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The Importance of SEO
Personal web development platforms have grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Anyone can now create a website with no necessary training. However, creating a website that ranks high in the search engine results pages (SERPs) is another story. This is why every webmaster needs to implement search engine optimization (SEO) tactics. In this article we will discuss the importance of SEO, specifically for webmasters. SEO is the process of … [Read more...] about The Importance of SEO
4 Terrible Excuses For Not Updating Your Website
Behind every outdated website exists someone with a firm explanation of why the site is fine “as is.” Often the excuses for not updating a site are based on a basic misunderstanding of a website’s purpose. We’re here to dismantle four common reasons for not updating a website and reveal the misconceptions behind them. Reason No. 1: It’s not an e-commerce website. Many clients believe the website functions as “an overpriced yellow pages listing” … [Read more...] about 4 Terrible Excuses For Not Updating Your Website
5 Myths About Web Design
Hercules and Achilles don’t hold the monopoly on myths in this world. The myths surrounding the world of websites, however, hold particular weight. The sooner businesses realize the falsehoods in these five myths, the sooner they’ll receive a surge of strength comparable to those oft-mentioned Greek heroes of yore. Myth #1: A website has to be flashy to hold a viewer’s attention. Not so. In fact, minimalist website design has been trending. A … [Read more...] about 5 Myths About Web Design
WordPress Speed Optimization
Our team has been developing and optimizing WordPress websites for nearly two decades! Depending on the theme you choose, or if you had the website custom built, page speed issues may have presented themselves. Choosing a premium WordPress speed optimization service will keep visitors on your website longer and will help your website achieve higher rankings in the major search engines. Page speed and load times are one of the single most … [Read more...] about WordPress Speed Optimization
Best Free Image Optimization Plugin For WordPress
After searching for the best free image optimization plugin for WordPress, we have found the diamond in the rough. Image optimization of your website is something that is often overlooked by even the best developers in the business. Having larger images on your website can cause slow page loading times and decrease your visitor's average session duration. A solid website strategy should always involve keeping visitors on your website as long as … [Read more...] about Best Free Image Optimization Plugin For WordPress
Best WordPress Facebook Feed Plugin
In 2012, I purchased an extremely popular firefighting forum knows as Central PA Fire. The forum grew to an exponential size until recently when I began experiencing hosting issues. This is when I discovered the best WordPress Facebook feed plugin called The Custom Facebook Feed by Smash Balloon. This plugin has revolutionized my once traditional vBulletin Forum into a collection of Facebook firewire feeds that update in real time! This … [Read more...] about Best WordPress Facebook Feed Plugin