We have previously mentioned this infographic in some of our social media feeds (Twitter and Facebook). We thought it might be helpful to provide this on our blog as well (with the author’s permission). In our opinion, it is a…
SSL Certificates as a Protection Tool for Web Professionals
As we all know, SSL certificates help protect the information transmitted between the web server and the client. Given the increasing cyber security attacks (and associated media coverage), data breaches and theft of payment processing data, we thought it appropriate…
What’s happening with WCAG
I had the opportunity to speak with Glenda Sims (Deque) about all the activities happening with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) these days. In this 5 minute overview, she discusses those aspects important to web professionals everywhere. The full 22…
Are we relying too much on JavaScript?
As you know, we are big proponents of accessibility. We believe that content should be available to anyone at any time on any device. As 2016 draws to a close, it has become apparent that many web pages rely heavily…
Why web accessibility matters now more than ever
If you design or develop websites for a living, more than likely you’ve heard about the importance of web sites which are accessible and usable for everyone. So, what’s new and newsworthy today and why should you care? Accessibility has…
National Web Design Contest – importance
This year’s national web design contest in Louisville, KY, was another fantastic and inspiring event. It is always great to be among so many talented and passionate web designers and developers. We saw a significant improvement in the level of…
15th Annual Web Design Contest slated for Louisville in June
Prepares Students for both College and Career By Tinka Davi When seeking shops and services, hunting for health advice or pursuing potential clients most people turn to the Web. And those companies and individuals who are the most successful in…
WebProfessionals.org Code of Ethics
Professional organizations and associations throughout history establish some sort of standard of operation or minimum standards of conduct which are considered acceptable for the profession and the members they represent. A generally agreed upon Code of Ethics can define the…
Web Professional Roles Continue to Blur- New Opportunities and Challenges
As new technologies emerge (such as the Internet of Things [IoT]), new opportunities in employment and compensation also emerge. While exciting, these new opportunities usher in new challenges for Web professionals including students and those that teach Web topics. Let’s…
Web Professional Trends 2016 – Web Security
2016 – The more things change, the more they remain the same. Web security is and will continue to make the news in 2016 (and that is not a good thing). Yes, we will continue to see social engineering (never…