Takeaways from The Internet is Unusable: The Disabled View

Slide titled Popup menus with quote: Popup menus are horrible for eye tracking, most eye tracking users probably can't use them. You have to keep your mouse in an area from them not to close, Thane Pullan.

At the April 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, independent consultant Nicolas Steenhout discussed web accessibility and the diverse groups of people who benefit from accessibility, highlighting some of the less well-known aspects of accessibility.

Using findings from usability studies as well as his own A11yRules accessibility podcast episodes, Steenhout’s talk captured my attention with its conversational tone and interactions with attendees.

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Easy WP Guide Released for WordPress 5.9

Easy WP Guide WordPress Manual

The latest version of one of my favorite WordPress resources was released this week with updates for WordPress 5.9.

Easy WP Guide, the helpful guide for managing WordPress content, has been updated with new screenshots and information for the Block Editor, as well as new chapters about the Full Site Editor.

The guide includes 279 pages to help you learn about WordPress features and how to manage content on your site. Continue reading Easy WP Guide Released for WordPress 5.9

Why is a WordPress Plugin with no Description Installed on my Client’s Site?

WordPress dashboard displaying the list of must-use plugins.

Whenever I have a client with an existing WordPress site, the first thing I do is a site assessment.

Where I review the settings, configuration, security and backup services, plugins, and theme for the website.

I document the information for myself as well as my client, so we both have basic knowledge of the site.

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