Why PDFs are Bad for the Web and How to Make Them Better
I used to be a strong advocate for using PDFs. They are easy to create, view, and distribute—especially for those who deal with cross-platform and application compatibility issues. But what I didn’t foresee was how PDFs would be used to circumvent the web publishing process, compromising effective web writing, usability, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO). Now I lament [...]
FAQs Pages: Good Web Usability or Outdated Content Strategy?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pages are a common component of business websites (including higher education) and an important consideration when developing your content strategy and web usability plan. But, is it the best option for your organization’s website? The answer depends on the needs of your target audience and how your FAQs page is implemented and maintained [...]
However You Say it, Kuler is Better
I started writing this post as a list of “top color scheme generators”, but rather than offer a list of applications – of which there are many (Veerle’s Blog maintains a good list of color swatch applications) – I decided to focus on the one I use most: Adobe Kuler. I haven’t found a definitive source for the correct pronunciation of Kuler. I say “cooler” like most people, but it seems likely [...]