Jens Meiert

“Accessibility” Archive

On Updating a Book (Webdesign mit CSS, 2nd Edition)

I’m still working on the second edition of Webdesign mit CSS (German, estimated release in August). And I may say: I like this work, but updating a book’s more challenging than starting from scratch. It looks like less work, but that work’s “different” …

¶ May 3, 2007, filed under , , .

“Valid CSS” and Similar Claims Are Unprofessional

You know them. “Valid CSS” here, “Valid HTML” there, coronated with some nifty “WAI AA” button. When these website claims hold true, that’s just a great thing. Unfortunately, those compliance (even if validity doesn’t equal compliance) and quality claims have no place …

¶ March 9, 2007, filed under , .

Hire Only Web Designers with a Website

… is a good rule of thumb when you need a web designer or developer. Though it’s not necessarily the most important criterion, the benefits must be obvious. Web designers who also own websites are more likely to be close to the medium, to prove enthusiasm and engagement, …

¶ March 6, 2007, filed under , , , .

QA: On Errors, and Why Paying for Errors Pays Off

A pseudo-scientific approach that is intended to improve websites and webservices, and which is applicable almost anywhere: Problems With Errors. They worsen any user experience. Simple. When a product stops working from time to time, when you notice an author not being able to …

¶ January 20, 2007, filed under , , , .

FormCamp Munich, Protocol

More information on the FormCamp crew and its work.

¶ January 17, 2007, filed under , , .

W3C: Weird Proceeding with WCAG Conformance Translations

Years ago, the W3C or its WCAG Working Group, respectively, published a set of documents concerning “Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 Conformance Logos”. And sometimes, volunteers do translate W3C documents. Here is what Roberto Scano and I experienced …

¶ January 17, 2007, filed under , .

FormCamp Munich

Striving for beautiful forms.

¶ January 14, 2007, filed under , , .

Web Design: 15 Important Research Findings You Should Know

Small selection of web design, usability, and accessibility related results of research, most of them derived from Human Factors International. Fortunately, some of them are relatively popular, while others will surely enrich professional self-conception …

¶ January 13, 2007, filed under , , , .

Categories

Archives

Found a mistake? Reward! Email me, jens@meiert.com.

You are here: meiert.com – Archive for 2007 – “Accessibility” Archive

Last update: March 1, 2009. Copyright 2000-2010 Jens O. Meiert.