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?
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Articles about websites (new sites, sites in development, launch announcements, etc.)
Using AI to dynamically generate web pages
Our team has recently been exploring the potential of AI in enhancing our users’ online experience. I have delved into the possibilities of using AI to develop customised web pages on demand. In this blog, I will cover…
A culinary twist to understanding web rendering
Welcome to the gourmet world of web development, where the art of web rendering is akin to the culinary craft of creating a feast for the senses. If you’ve ever wondered how websites are served up as swiftly as your…
Stats from around the world: global page load times
A recent look into the University’s website statistics has revealed intriguing insights into page load times, the amount of time it takes for a page’s content to appear, across various countries. On average, our…
Search autocomplete
We have recently upgraded our search autocomplete functionality within the main site header. This update is designed to give users the best experience possible, reducing the amount of typing required and providing…
What do you think of the University’s websites?
The Digital Communications team is conducting a survey to learn how students and staff engage with the University’s websites. Have your say. All feedback is welcome.
New sustainability website
We launched a new sustainability section of the website on Thursday, 28 January 2021. This new section replaces many pages previously scattered across the University website. It brings together information about…
Covid-19 information landing page update
We have updated the Covid-19 information landing page by analysing usage data to understand user needs in terms of our key purpose: helping staff and students to protect each other keeping our community informed about…
Mobile visitors
The use of mobile devices to access the University of St Andrews website has increased drammaticaly over the past few years. Mobile devices now account for 20% of visitor traffic. That’s 1,200,000 visits in 2013 – a…
Survey of university websites
As part of our work around developing a solid strategy for the University website for next few years, over the last couple of days we’ve been doing a little ‘competitor analysis’ and have visited over 200 university…