Coolfields Consulting Archive for the ‘Usability’ Category
WordPress Keyboard Accessible Dropdown Menus Plugin Revisited
Published: | 2 Comments
An updated version of my Keyboard Accessible Dropdown Menu Plugin is now available through WordPress.org. Read about the changes that have been made.
WordPress Keyboard Accessible Dropdown Menus Plugin Revisited: Read the full post »
Simple Usability Improvements for your WordPress Theme
Published: | 1 Comment
Summary of presentation I gave to WordPress London. Demonstrates simple usability enhancements for WordPress themes – in code and using plugins.
Simple Usability Improvements for your WordPress Theme: Read the full post »
WordPress Permanently Visible Log Out Link Plugin – Version 0.1
Published: | No Comments
I’ve created a new WordPress Plugin which adds a permanently visible Log Out link to the Admin Toolbar within the WordPress Admin screens. You can download it here.
WordPress Permanently Visible Log Out Link Plugin – Version 0.1: Read the full post »
Why None of the External Links on this Website Open in a New Window
Published: | 2 Comments
I explain why it is that none of the links to external sites on my website open in new windows or tabs. This bugs some people who think that it loses me traffic. I’m not so sure.
Why None of the External Links on this Website Open in a New Window: Read the full post »
Specification for an Accessible Lightbox
Published: | 7 Comments
Lightbox or pop-up panel functionality is very popular on sites these days – however most lightboxes are not accessible. This post proposes a specification for an accessible lightbox.
Specification for an Accessible Lightbox: Read the full post »
Accessible Forms – Grouping Options With Optgroup
Published: | No Comments
The optgroup HTML tag is a grouping element used with a list of options in a select (or dropdown) input field. It provides a good usability feature but currently little for accessibility.
Accessible Forms – Grouping Options With Optgroup: Read the full post »
Order of Page Components
Published: | No Comments
Using CSS page layouts can free up web page layouts and make life easier for users by placing the main content of the page nearer the top.
Providing Skip Links in Your Pages
Published: | 1 Comment
This post looks at a quick and easy way to make your site easier to use for those who rely on keystrokes to get about the internet.
The Importance of the Print Stylesheet
Published: | No Comments
What is a print stylsheet for? and why is it important?
The Importance of the Print Stylesheet: Read the full post »
Using Headings Properly
Published: | 1 Comment
Within your web pages the correct use of headings is very important for two main reasons: 1) To signpost your content for your users, and 2) To help with search engine optimization (SEO).
