Update Time

It’s Time For Infrastructure Updates

Over the weekend, we rolled out a bunch of updates. The majority are under the hood improvements that’s you’ll experience in the form of snappier performance but here are a few key UX items that will enhance your visitor experience. Less Is The New More After pouring over a year’s worth of metrics data since the last major design update, it was clear that consolidating the sidebars into a single location. The existing Category nav ...

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Should Links Open In Same Or New Windows/Tabs?

Should Links Open In Same Or New Windows/Tabs?

When it comes to whether or not links should open in the same or new windows/tabs, the answer for most arts organizations is straightforward: links should open in the same window/tab.  Before diving into why this is the case and how to determine when they should open in new windows/tabs, we’re going to approach this from a contemporary web environment and take a few things for granted: It’s rare for web users to have multiple ...

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How Accessible Is Your Website? Here’s How You Can Find Out

Did you know that a routine boilerplate included in many grant agreements stipulates the receiving organization agrees that their website complies to accessibility standards? Granted, I have yet to see a funder yank a grant for failing to comply, but that doesn’t mean you should bury your head in the sand. Fortunately, we’re going to look at a couple of free tools you can use to help you meet and exceed recommended accessibility standards. What ...