Infinite Scroll: A Bad Idea for Usability and Accessibility
Though a common interaction on the web, infinite scroll causes problems for accessibility, usability, and performance. The cost to work around them is usually not worth the tradeoffs, and in the end, it can have a negative impact on the user experience.
What Studying the Humanities Taught Me About Software Development
Back in my computer science days, I took a programming class where the professor decided to assign us a project to show us how real-world programming gets done (or ought to get done). We discussed the problem we were trying to solve in extreme detail The professor dictated the precise toolset we were supposed to […]
Defeating the Monsters of Web Design
Maybe you remember the Monsters of Web Design? They’re the gnarly issues that menace your website, threatening to wreak havoc on your site (and your sanity). They’re back!
Layering Content
Adapting content for interactive reading on the web is about finding balance.
Google Tag Manager 101: The Basics
You’re probably hearing a lot about Google Tag Manager, but do you understand exactly what it is and why to use it? If not, read on!
Higher Ed Web Content: 4 Strategies To Keep Your Site On Track
Your new website has launched and it looks great, but your content can quickly run off the rails. So what can you do to maintain it so it stays fresh, current, and meets your goals?
Website Wellness and Preventive Care
Conducting periodic checkups and adopting healthy lifestyle practices will keep your website in shape between redesigns.
How Long Does Good Web Content Take?
Estimating content production time can be tricky. We’re still looking for a crystal ball, but until we find it, here’s what we use to make an educated guess.
Web Design Best Practices: “Everyone Else Is Doing It”
Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t mean it works, or that it’ll work in your case.
Selling UX: Lessons From The Firing Line
Ever had to fight for the budget to do real audience research? Convince someone of the value of usability testing? Explain how your research informed the design you created? We took a huge gamble in 2005 when we sold Virginia Tech on the idea of doing mental models to inform their redesign. Since that initial […]
