by lucent | Jul 23, 2026 | Accessibility, Information Architecture, Optimization, Standards |
Website performance describes how efficiently and reliably a website delivers information and responds to people using it. Loading speed is part of performance, but it is not the whole picture. A well-performing website also responds promptly to interaction, maintains...
by lucent | Jul 22, 2026 | Accessibility, Information Architecture, Structured Data, Web Design |
JSON-LD is a machine-readable format used to describe the meaning, entities, and relationships present on a web page. It gives search engines and other automated retrieval systems explicit context without changing the page’s visible presentation. Structured data is...
by lucent | Jul 22, 2026 | Accessibility, Information Architecture, Standards, Structured Data, Web Design |
WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Developed through the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Accessibility Initiative, WCAG provides an internationally recognized framework for making websites and digital content more accessible to people with...
by lucent | Jul 21, 2026 | Accessibility, Information Architecture, Standards, Web Design |
Section 508 establishes accessibility requirements for information and communication technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies in the United States. For websites, these requirements help ensure that people with disabilities can perceive...
by lucent | Jul 21, 2026 | Accessibility, Information Architecture, Optimization, Structured Data, Web Design |
ARIA stands for Accessible Rich Internet Applications. It is a set of attributes that can help websites and web applications communicate structure, behavior, and status to assistive technologies such as screen readers. ARIA is useful, but it should be used carefully....
by Stephen James Hall | Jul 21, 2026 | Accessibility, Information Architecture, Optimization |
Keyboard navigation is a core part of accessible web design. A website should not require a mouse, trackpad, or touchscreen for essential tasks. People should be able to move through content, reach controls, complete forms, open menus, and use interactive features...
