We have been actively using Hotjar for the past six months to record heatmap data and discover new insights into how our web pages are being used. This article explains how we are currently using the tool, what updates…
With the UK Government accessibility requirements affecting the University from September 2020, the Digital Communications team are making sure that all areas of the University website are accessible. This includes our…
We periodically review the University’s house style to make sure that it continues to meet user needs and best practice. Recently, we made a few changes to clarify some of the entries and to bring us more in line with…
TerminalFour have recently released the dashboard module to the latest version of T4v8. But what is it and what affect will it have on its users? Images were taken from Gillian McAuliffe’s presentation at the T4…
Inclusive design is not just for websites. Although not a requirement of WCAG 2.1 compliance standards, inclusive design must also be built into our social media channels. This allows everyone to have equal…
It’s no secret that I love a good set of requirements. Working from a solid set of requirements makes my life so much easier. They give clarity over what is needed, formally setting the scope of the work, and provide a…
Twitter launched a new story feature for their mobile app in November 2020 called ‘Fleets’.
How do we make it easier for users of the University website to find the right link, the right information they need? The current landing pages for current staff and current students provide a plethora of choices –…
If you’re looking to communicate your ideas online, whether through a website, blog, or social media, the digital communications team can help.
At St Andrews, our team works hard to manage existing content. Because we are very small team, we delegate out content management for many sections to colleagues in other departments. These authors are usually managing…