When to avoid accordions on web pages
Before implementing accordions in your design, consider these five scenarios. It might be better to present your content in a more accessible way.
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Unpacking the power of data at Information+ 2023
In late November, I had the pleasure of attending Information+ 2023, a conference that brought together data visualisation professionals from across the world in equally as many fields. The experience was incredibly…
Why you should rethink using PDF documents for online content
Consumption of digital content is part of our every day lives. It has never been easier for anyone to quickly create digital content. However, there’s a common pitfall many businesses and individuals fall into: the…
Simplifying user testing: Steve Krug’s approach to usability
Steve Krug’s Rocket Surgery Made Easy shows a simple and efficient approach to usability testing that can provide deep insights on the University’s web pages.
Are HTML tables on websites good for user experience and accessibility?
Tables are often used in web design for organising data, but their usage raises questions about accessibility and experience.
The unconference experience at UKEduCamp
Some of the Digital Communications team attended the UKEduCamp “unconference” event in Edinburgh.
What’s the cost of reading this?
What is it costing for you to read this latest update from the Digital Communications team?
Integrating Algolia DocSearch with Astro.build
How can you take your developer documentation website to the next level with a site-wide search functionality that’s both effective and cost-efficient? Congratulations on choosing Astro.build – a framework that blends…
YouTube – Year in review 2023
Throughout 2023, the University of St Andrews YouTube channel continued to enjoy high engagement from people around the world.
Writing for an international audience
If you are a native English speaker, have you wondered what it’s like to read web pages written in English when English is not your first language?