WordCamp US 2019: User Personas as an Inclusive Design and Development Tool

WordCamp US 2019

In her User Personas as an Inclusive Design and Development Tool presentation at WordCamp US 2019, Carie Fisher discussed digital inclusion and shared practical steps web professionals can take to create accessible digital products and services.

Carie Fisher is an author, public speaker, and developer who is passionate about digital accessibility. She is currently a senior accessibility instructor and consultant at Deque. Continue reading WordCamp US 2019: User Personas as an Inclusive Design and Development Tool

Photo of the Week: Snow Goose at Belle Isle State Park

Small white goose walks through the shallow wetland.

While I’ve been thrilled each time I’ve seen a Snow Goose over the past three years (they’re rare birds in southeast Michigan, often seen as they migrate south), this weekend was the first time I’ve seen one that wasn’t several hundred feet away! Feeding with a flock of Canada Geese, the gorgeous white Snow Goose… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Snow Goose at Belle Isle State Park

19 Tips for Improving Your Business Writing [Infographic]

Handwriting in a journal

Who doesn’t want to write better, faster, and with fewer mistakes?

Whether you’re writing a business email message or client proposal, crafting clear writing will go far towards advancing your career and your business.

In her Instructional Solutions infographic, Mary Cullen offers almost two dozen tips to improve your writing and create more meaningful content.

Cullen has taught writing in higher ed, worked with companies to help people write better, and offers online business writing courses.

I thought her tips were excellent! Continue reading 19 Tips for Improving Your Business Writing [Infographic]