Developer Corner - Inconsistent alt text

1 Jun 2020, 9 a.m.

This week Helen Grimbly discusses how to resolve Inconsistent alt text

Ensuring the digital first agenda doesn't discriminate - the law

1 Jun 2020, 8:15 a.m.

Website non-compliance has become a reality as organisations struggle to meet their legal obligations under the UK Equality Act and European Union Directive 2016/2102/EU. We’ve produced a summary of the regulations, which you can download: [LINK - Accessibility and Equality Act – a review and commentary.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 21 – accessibility news around the globe

28 May 2020, 12:35 p.m.

We take a look at what has been discussed this week in the world press on the topic of accessibility

15 useful resources to help you improve web accessibility

22 May 2020, 9 a.m.

When teams tackle accessibility for the first time, they often lack confidence and knowledge in the topic. Thankfully, there are a huge number of useful resources that can really help you get started. Here are 15 useful resources, including a number of useful articles from this blog, that can help you consider your approaches and get you up and running.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 20 – Global Accessibility Awareness Day

21 May 2020, 3 p.m.

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! We thought it deserves to feature prominently in this week’s bulletin, so we thought we’d do our version of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Q2 2020 AIM Listed Companies INDEX Published

19 May 2020, 10 a.m.

At Sitemorse we published our 2020 Q2 AIM Listed INDEX this week to see what progress AIM listed companies are making in ensuring their websites are accessible to people with disabilities

Q2 2020 UK Local Government INDEX Published

19 May 2020, 9 a.m.

At Sitemorse we published our 2020 Q2 UK Local Government INDEX this week to see what progress UK local authorities are making in ensuring their websites are accessible to people with disabilities

Developer Corner - INDEX score different to Scheduled / On-demand

18 May 2020, 9 a.m.

This week, Support Lead, Helen Grimbly outlines some reasons why INDEX scores can differ from Scheduled / On-demand site scores.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 19 – accessibility news around the globe.

14 May 2020, 3 p.m.

This week we take a look at what has been discussed in the world press on the topic of accessibility.

The qualities digital rockstars show during a crisis

13 May 2020, 9 a.m.

We thought it would be interesting to revisit the characteristics of digital rockstars that we established last year to see if they were relevant during the current crisis, and if there are any other characteristics that teams need.

Q2 2020 UK Government and Public Bodies INDEX Published

12 May 2020, 9 a.m.

At Sitemorse we published our 2020 Q2 UK Government and Public Bodies INDEX this week to see what progress UK Government and Public Bodies are making in ensuring their websites are accessible to people with disabilities

Developer Corner - What to do if you receive slow monitor alerts

11 May 2020, 9 a.m.

This week, Support Lead, Helen Grimbly outlines some checks to perform if you are receiving slow monitor alerts via SMS or email

Accessibility Bulletin Week 18 – accessibility news around the globe.

7 May 2020, 3 p.m.

This week we take a look at what has been discussed in the world press on the topic of accessibility.

The results are in - Q2 INDEX publication dates announced

7 May 2020, 2 p.m.

We produce 13 public INDEXes publishing the results each quarter - the dates for publication of the Q2 results can be announced

Making the business case for accessibility

6 May 2020, 9 a.m.

The need to improve digital accessibility continues to be deprioritised within many organisations or is not fully understood. In some cases, it may be necessary to make a business case for the relatively modest investment in the tools you need to improve accessibility. On paper, it should not be a difficult business case to make; moreover, the cost of investing in a tool like Sitemorse with an automated approach to testing content for accessibility is relatively modest.

Q2-2020 INDEX – UK & IE Universities making progress with accessibility

5 May 2020, 9 a.m.

What progress are UK & IE Universities making in ensuring their websites are accessible to people with disabilities?

Developer Corner - HTTP content on an HTTPS page

4 May 2020, 9 a.m.

This week, Support Lead, Helen Grimbly discusses why it is best not to have HTTP content in a secure HTTPS site.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 17 – accessibility news around the globe

30 Apr 2020, 3 p.m.

This week we take a look at what has been discussed in the world press on the topic of accessibility. Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is on 21st May so it’s time for the Sitemorse ONE MILLION Page Giveaway.

Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2020

30 Apr 2020, 2:10 p.m.

Our annual ONE MILLION Page Giveaway and our Pragmatic Accessibility webinars are back - this year with a twist! We want to say a huge “Thank you” to those organisations who are helping us and therefore, equally we want to help you!

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Commit to improving website accessibility

29 Apr 2020, 10 a.m.

One of the most important days in the accessibility calendar is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Each year, on the third Thursday in May, GAAD helps to spread awareness of the importance of accessibility across the global digital, technology and usability community. This year’s GAAD is being held on the 21st May.

Developer Corner - Download a Sitemorse Report as a spreadsheet

27 Apr 2020, 9 a.m.

This week, Helen discusses how users can download Sitemorse Reports as an Excel spreadsheet

Six takeaways from the SAHARA Las Vegas digital team

24 Apr 2020, 9 a.m.

We caught up with Kat Carrera, the Director of Digital Marketing at the SAHARA Las Vegas to document how the team are moving forward with rebuilding the hotel’s digital presence. Here are seven interesting things we learnt.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 16 –accessibility news around the globe

23 Apr 2020, 3 p.m.

This week we take a look at what has been discussed in the news on the topic of accessibility.

Developer Corner - How does Global Heartbeat monitoring work

20 Apr 2020, 9 a.m.

This week, Developer Corner looks at how Sitemorse Global Heartbeat monitoring works.

Four tips to improve accessibility of online meetings during the coronavirus crisis

17 Apr 2020, 10 a.m.

With the coronavirus crisis forcing many of us to work from home and rely on digital channels, the need for good levels of accessibility for employees has never been more important. We’re going to focus on how you can specifically drive better accessibility for online meetings, usually which involve both audio and video.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 15 –accessibility news from the UK and US

16 Apr 2020, 3 p.m.

The latest instalment our weekly accessibility bulletin looks at what’s been happening in the UK and the US

UK Website Accessibility Scores Compared Across Sectors

16 Apr 2020, 2:45 p.m.

Looking at how website accessibility scores across public and private sectors in the UK.

Developer Corner - Sitemorse assessment and Global Heartbeat monitor IP addresses

14 Apr 2020, 9 a.m.

In Developer Corner this week, Support Lead, Helen Grimbly outlines the current Sitemorse IP addresses used for Sitemorse assessments and Global Heartbeat monitors.

Why spelling is important – adding your dictionary to Sitemorse

8 Apr 2020, 10:30 a.m.

When we publish content on our websites, we want it to be simple to read and understand; after all nobody sets out to confuse the reader. How to add your dictionary to Sitemorse.

Eight tips to improve digital accessibility for employees during the coronavirus crisis

8 Apr 2020, 9 a.m.

The Coronavirus crisis has hugely impacted the way we work, with large proportions of office-based employees suddenly forced to work full time from home. For some people this has presented challenges, while others have found that there are unexpected benefits such as an increase in productivity. Here are eight tips to improve digital accessibility for employees during the coronavirus crisis.

Developer Corner - SEO and Metadata category updates

6 Apr 2020, 9 a.m.

In Developer Corner this week, Support Lead, Helen Grimbly introduces the SEO and Metadata category changes.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 13 –accessibility news from the EU, UK and US

2 Apr 2020, 3 p.m.

This week we take a look at accessibility news from the EU, UK and the US.

Six tips for writing a good accessibility statement

1 Apr 2020, 9 a.m.

If you’re committed to accessibility on your website, then having an accessibility statement is important. This is a page on your website that sets out various details about the accessibility standards applied to your website, how you improve accessibility and other salient points.

UK Consumer Finance - progress in making their websites accessible

31 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

At Sitemorse we published our 2020 Q1 UK Consumer Finance PLCs INDEX. The INDEX has been published quarterly since 2009 and ranks the websites of over 230 UK Public Limited Companies, based on User Experience, Search Engine Optimisation and Governance, Risk and Compliance.

Developer Corner - How to view your assessment schedule

30 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

In Developer Corner this week, Support Lead, Helen Grimbly outlines how to view your Sitemorse assessment schedule.

Please remember to make your crisis communications accessible

27 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

A little plea from us is to make sure that all communications are fully accessible.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 12 –accessibility news from the EU, UK and US

26 Mar 2020, 3 p.m.

We take a look at what’s been happening in the news this week with website accessibility in the EU, UK and the US

American Airlines - progress in making their websites accessible

24 Mar 2020, noon

The 2020 Q1 American Airlines INDEX is out, ranking the websites of 25 airlines, based on User Experience, SEO and Governance, Risk & Compliance.

Global Top 250 Retailers Websites - progress in making their websites accessible

24 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

The progress the Global Top 250 Retailers are making with the accessibility of their websites

How to configure a Content-Security-Policy to allow SMARTVIEW

23 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

This week, Helen outlinies how to configure a Content-Security-Policy to allow SMARTVIEW bookmark to run an assessment.

How accessibility puts your brand in a good light

20 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

Too many digital teams view website accessibility through a lens of compliance; it is something that must be met to reduce the risk of legal or regulatory action. This is perfectly natural and critically important; indeed, we regularly stress the risks involved. However, this does mean that website accessibility can be regarded negatively and seen as an obligation rather than a benefit. Actually, improving website accessibility is a highly positive move

Accessibility Bulletin Week 11 –accessibility news from the EU, UK and US

19 Mar 2020, 3 p.m.

This week we take a look at what’s been happening in the EU, UK and the US.

Global Life Sciences - progress in making their websites accessible

17 Mar 2020, 10:30 a.m.

At Sitemorse we published our 2020 Q1 Global Life Sciences INDEX this week. The INDEX has been published quarterly since 2009 and ranks the websites of nearly 200 companies based on User Experience, Search Engine Optimisation and Governance, Risk and Compliance.

AIM Listed Companies - progress in making their websites accessible

17 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

At Sitemorse we published our 2020 Q1 AIM INDEX this week. The INDEX has been published quarterly since 2015 and ranks the websites of nearly 800 companies based on User Experience, Search Engine Optimisation and Governance, Risk and Compliance.

Developer Corner - Help Videos

16 Mar 2020, 9 a.m.

This week, Support Lead, Helen Grimbly highlights available help videos.

Accessibility Bulletin Week 10 – accessibility news from the EU, UK and US

12 Mar 2020, 3 p.m.

This week we take a look at what’s been happening with website accessibility in the EU, UK and the US.

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