by lucent | Jul 22, 2026 | Information Architecture, Optimization, Standards, Web Design |
Website navigation is the system of links, labels, orientation cues, and pathways that helps people understand where they are, what information is available, and where they can go next. It is not limited to the main menu. Navigation also includes breadcrumbs,...
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 | Information Architecture, Optimization, Standards, Web Design |
JavaScript adds behavior and interactivity to websites. It can power navigation controls, form feedback, data visualization, media interfaces, and application-like features. Its role, however, is strongest when it builds upon a sound document rather than replacing the...
by lucent | Jul 14, 2026 | Accessibility, Optimization, Standards, Web Design |
Progressive enhancement and graceful degradation are two approaches to building websites and software that remain useful when technologies, devices, network conditions, or user capabilities vary. Progressive enhancement begins with a functional foundation and adds...
by lucent | Jun 21, 2026 | Accessibility, Optimization, Retrieval, Standards |
Accessibility should not be reduced to an SEO tactic. Accessible content exists first because people need to use the web in different ways. Some people navigate with keyboards, screen readers, magnification tools, captions, transcripts, simplified layouts, or...
