Instructional web content: the good and the bad
Instructional web content plays a vital role in guiding users to successfully complete tasks. However, not all instructional content is equal.
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Web designer within the University of St Andrews digital communications team. A graduate of Abertay University (BA Hons Computer Arts, 2012), Lewis joined the digital communications team in 2013 during the re-design of the admissions website which lead to the new visual design for the University website. Lewis is a jack of all trades when it comes to design and media. You'll mainly find him burrowed in the depths of Photoshop meticulously crafting designs to pixel perfection.
Are Roman numerals accessible and should they be used on the web?
When it comes to expressing numbers, there are various methods to choose from. While the Arabic numbering system is the most widely used in Western cultures, Roman numerals still find their place in certain contexts.
Will Threads actually end Twitter?
A new player has emerged to challenge the dominance of Twitter. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has unleashed Threads, an app that aims to revolutionise the way we engage with online communities.
Improving low quality voice recordings with Adobe’s speech enhancement tool
Podcasting has exploded in popularity, and with that comes the need for high-quality audio recordings. However, not everyone has access to professional recording equipment or studios, and sometimes the audio quality…
How to write accessible alt text for images
Writing good alternative text (alt text) for images is an important aspect of web accessibility. Alt text provides a brief description of the image for individuals who are visually impaired and using a screen reader.
Digital Communications team update – December 2022
Latest updates from the Digital Communications team at University of St Andrews for December 2022.
Accessibility essentials for content creation
From the start of any digital project, accessibility should be the main focus of your content. If what you have created has accessibility issues you will have to revisit it. This can sometimes create a mountain of…
Avoid uninformative link phrases
Links are more useful when they make sense out of context.
Vimeo channel to shut down on 30 June 2023
The University of St Andrews Vimeo channel will be shut down on Friday 30 June 2023. Here is what this means for users of the channel and those who have uploaded videos to the channel in the past.
How to write a friendly filename
Naming a file is the first step of saving one. It is often the same as the title of the document, a description of a photograph or image, or similar. A filename that contains capital letters, special characters or…