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  • 5 Types of Assistive Technology Tools

    5 Types of Assistive Technology Tools

    The Internet is an essential resource for people worldwide. It provides access to information, entertainment, and services that make daily life easier. However, for people with disabilities, navigating the web can be a daunting task. That’s where assistive technology comes in. They help to bridge the gap and make the web more accessible for everyone. […]

  • What to Expect from WCAG 2.2

    What to Expect from WCAG 2.2

    Are you an online business or website owner? If so, you must be aware of the critical changes in the  Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2! The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is expected to release the latest version of WCAG in May 2023. So stay ahead of the curve and ensure your website remains […]

  • Retail is the Prime Target for ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuits

    Retail is the Prime Target for ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuits

    Today, almost everyone is shopping online. Consumers expect the ability to browse, compare and shop from any device rapidly. However, as more consumers shift to online shopping, retailers face increasing legal challenges for failing to meet minimum standards for ADA web accessibility. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all public-facing digital content be […]

  • The Small Business Marketing Guide to Surviving COVID-19

    The Small Business Marketing Guide to Surviving COVID-19

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been a drastic agent of change across the globe. It’s forced us to adapt how we live and work to the new pandemic environment. If things go right and we flatten the coronavirus curve, we could be social distancing for quite a while. Already, this has put many small businesses in […]

  • Simplicity is Key to Conversions: User Experience (UX) Produces Profit

    Simplicity is Key to Conversions: User Experience (UX) Produces Profit

    Our brains are handling a lot right now. Processing work, making plans for the weekend, reminding you to breathe. You clearly have a lot on your plate. When it comes to focus and cognitive thinking, however, as humans we operate a bit differently. The human brain is not an automated processor meant to produce output […]

  • 8 Features of Excellent Websites in 2017

    8 Features of Excellent Websites in 2017

    By now many of us have earned our stripes in web surfing. We’ve experienced a countless number of websites, and are savvy enough to know which sites are well crafted and which could use a serious face-lift – usually within the first five seconds of a visit. But what is it that makes a website […]

  • Google AdWords Sitelinks: What Advertisers Should Know About the New Update

    Google AdWords Sitelinks: What Advertisers Should Know About the New Update

    Recently, Google launched a new update to their AdWords Sitelinks, doubling up on the previous limit of four links to give users more relevant options when searching. This update also grants advertisers more real estate to direct users to other pages on their sites. Following the traditional carousal format, these eight links will appear side-by-side […]

  • The Necessity of Google AMP in the Mobile Age

    The Necessity of Google AMP in the Mobile Age

    In our last AMP article, we covered how Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages work and how you can utilize them to help boost your mobile ecommerce. Since then, Google has continued to enhance its mobile user experience. Rolling out new AMP updates like AMP Bind, which allows internet retailers to create product pages with interactive elements […]

  • I Would Have Been A Terrible Doctor

    I Would Have Been A Terrible Doctor

    My father used to say, “Life’s what happens while you’re busy making plans.” Back then, I couldn’t appreciate how true that phrase really was. When I was growing up, I didn’t make very many plans. Driven mostly by impulses and a stockpile of assorted energy drinks, the only real plan I maintained was that, somehow, […]

  • I’d like to introduce myself.

    I’d like to introduce myself.

    Hello. My name is Stephen Kam. However, just about everyone calls me Kam. Maybe it’s because it is easier to pronounce “Kam” than it’s to decide if my name is pronounced “SteFan” or “SteVen.” Either way, I am excited to be publishing my first official blog post for 216digital! At 216digital, my primary responsibility is […]