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!
Website Accessibility Services
Posted by Kim Krause Berg UpdatedI 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 Accessibility Threat Assessment Check. It is offered through my business website and also by my partner, Hochman Consultants. This option is designed for small businesses on tight budgets, and the web designers who support them. The report offers insights into any problem areas that need addressing. For additional help, if needed, we discuss how to help you in ways you are comfortable with.
Full Website Accessibility Site Checks or Audits
There are always new guidelines for accessibility coming out. The next round of official WCAG guidelines is in draft mode now. The last update, WCAG2.1, was due to mobile design and addressing additional needs for disabled persons.
Is your website keeping up with web site accessibility compliance? The site audits are offered by a customized proposal after we discuss your needs and goals. I’m dedicated to making your website accessibility investment lucrative for you. No accessibility site audit is cookie cutter. The reports are confidential and created specifically for your website requirements.
Reach out to me after exploring more information about website accessibility site audits on my company website. I also provide this service through my partner, Hochman Consulting, as part of the many web site services and usability services we provide.
Choice Architecture and Nudges
Posted by Kim Krause Berg UpdatedInteresting 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 New Era of Positive Psychology by Martin Seligman
“Martin Seligman talks about psychology — as a field of study and as it works one-on-one with each patient and each practitioner. As it moves beyond a focus on disease, what can modern psychology help us to become?”
Assistance Doesn’t Need to be Technical
Posted by Kim Krause Berg UpdatedBlind 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
PDF Remediation
Posted by Kim Krause Berg UpdatedPDF remediation is not as easy as it sounds.
I found a goldmine of help with the videos at PDF Accessibility
On Dark Mode
Posted by Kim Krause Berg UpdatedThese are articles that help with understanding what dark mode design is.