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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]