Category: Usability
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Key facts about keywords
There is still much uncertainty about keywords and it’s not surprising: because keyword “science” is not — and probably never will be — settled at all. The temptation is to “stuff” content with as many relevant words as possible in …
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Hidden text that works for everyone!
So hidden text on the web is a BAD THING, we all know that. Gone are the days when it was considered cool to stick loads of words on a page — usually at the bottom — in the …
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Adding more content to an image-focused site
My current project — smartlivecasino.com — is meant to be visually attractive. It’s an entertainment experience, after all. Unfortunately, the people who originally designed the site saw it more as a work of art than a sales tool. As …
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News from The Front
I’m still amazed at the number of people who ask for a “splash page” on their site: preferably something with lots of animated gifs “because they look nice”. It’s become almost a mantra with me that home pages must provide …
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Make Yourself Clear
I spotted this sign recently in a major NHS children’s hospital and I had to smile (perhaps that’s the point, though I reckon the humor is too nerdy for most kids — or their parents). It’s an example of colour …