10 Ways to Improve Accessibility on Websites and Social Media

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When I chatted about accessibility with other attendees at WordCamp Denver 2018 this weekend, I shared some of my tips and blog posts on how they could improve accessibility on their websites.

After one conversation, they thanked me for the recommendations, and asked if I had a summary post that covered all the tips.

Thanks for all the info, Deborah. Appreciate your help. I know I have some work to do on my site.

Do you have a summary post with all the tips you just shared with me?

No, I replied. But that’s a good idea. I’ll publish a summary blog post in the next week. Continue reading 10 Ways to Improve Accessibility on Websites and Social Media

How Twitter Led to a YouTube Series Getting Captioned and Translated into 16+ Languages

mini flags strew on a light string between two buildings in a narrow alley.

It all started when I read the tweet from Troy Hunt (known for the Have I Been Pwned website) announcing his new video series on setting up HTTPS.

In four short videos (around five minutes each), Hunt explains how you can add an SSL certificate to your website for free, using Cloudflare. Continue reading How Twitter Led to a YouTube Series Getting Captioned and Translated into 16+ Languages

Caption Your Videos: You Have No Excuse

Captioned video

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know I’m an advocate for captioning videos and adding transcripts to podcasts.

Whenever I hear about someone’s new video or podcast, I share how captions and transcripts can:

  • Improve search engine optimization
  • Expand your audience
  • Make videos/podcasts available to everyone

Some people thank me for the information, replying that captions/transcripts are too expensive. Others ignore me.

And others, like web developer Dave Foy, hear what I’m saying and take action. Continue reading Caption Your Videos: You Have No Excuse