In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn about providing clarity in the content you design, find a disability etiquette meetup event, discover strategies for semantic HTML copywriting, and more. Continue reading November 20, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News
UX Win: Digital.gov Online Event Confirmation Message
When I register for an online event, whether it’s a webinar, online conference, or meetup, I pay close attention to the information in the event confirmation message.
Why?
Because of years of receiving confirmation messages which only tell me I’m registered for the event.
And a short message that says I’ll soon receive log in details before the event.
Don’t Make Me Think
With no specific details of the information I need to log in or dial in to the event, I’m left wondering when the event details will be sent.
Will it be sent two days before the event? An hour before the event?
I have no idea. Continue reading UX Win: Digital.gov Online Event Confirmation Message
Photo of the Week: Pink Begonias Blooming in Mid-November
If someone had asked me earlier this season what flowers would be blooming in my garden in mid-November—after several deep freezes and snow/rain showers this month in southeast Michigan—I would have confidently replied with mums and Calendula.
And they are indeed blooming today in my garden.
Bright orange Calendula flowers and deep red mum blooms add a touch of color on this gray, overcast day.
But I never would have guessed what other flowers would be blooming. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Pink Begonias Blooming in Mid-November