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Dark Patterns

Published April 24, 2020 by cre8pc

Paul Boag has a nice series of articles and video on website conversions manipulative practices known as Dark Patterns. Dark Patterns and Aggressive Persuasion – 3 Reasons to Avoid!

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Website Accessibility Services

Published March 28, 2020 by cre8pc

I included basic accessibility as part of my website usability reviews starting in 2001. That was when I was still moonlighting as an SEO, who branched off into usability and blended the two standards and methods into what I called “Holistic SEO and UX”. Today, I am certified in several areas of web site accessibility, providing WCAG and Section 508 assistance to website owners. As more companies understand the conversions value of inclusive design for usability, SEO and accessibility, they seek someone to guide them on best practices. Quick Accessibility Check for Peace of Mind I provide an affordable Website…

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Choice Architecture and Nudges

Published March 25, 2020 by cre8pc

Interesting articles. Should Governments Nudge Us to Make Good Choices? ” In the past five years several governments have begun to guide people toward making better choices—for themselves and for society—by using behavioral science research. Scientists refer to choice architecture interventions that push people toward a certain outcome as “nudges.” “ Why Are People Ignoring Expert Warnings?—Psychological Reactance “Increasingly, experts are branded cultural elites who snobbishly look down on the common man. This makes reactance a convenient way to stick it to the elites who are trying to stifle our freedom by dictating to the masses.” Ted Talk – The…

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Assistance Doesn’t Need to be Technical

Published February 26, 2020 by cre8pc

Blind and low vision people who want help from people can reach out to Be My Eyes. “Be My Eyes is a free mobile app with one main goal: to make the world more accessible for blind and low-vision people. The app connects blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and companies from all over the world through a live video call. ” — About bemyeyes.com

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The User Is Out There Posts

Dark Patterns

Website Accessibility Services

Choice Architecture and Nudges

Assistance Doesn’t Need to be Technical

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