The importance of domain names

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Is you domain memorable? (Craig Nicholson)

Internet consultants helped by Google 'Browser Size'

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

50% of website visitors still have a screen resolution of 1024x768 or less (Craig Nicholson)

Website usability 'important' for conversions

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Does your site have an easy checkout programme? (Mark Richards)

Google launches accessibility hub

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Carter wrote: The search engine giant has created a new resource for its accessibility tools

Councils beat private sector for web accessibility

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Carter wrote: Council websites outperform the private sector when it comes to web design accessibility, new research has suggested.

Study reveals gender differences in web preferences

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New research has suggested that men and women prefer different things when it comes to having the best online experience.

Bad information architecture 'harming conversions' by Andy Carter

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Poor information architecture on a number of sites are preventing businesses from boosting conversions by helping users to find the product that they want, it has been suggested.

Nano-content usability 'needs to be improved' by Dipika Patel

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Businesses should do more to ensure web users can obtain essential information from the first few characters of their links and headlines, an expert has said.

How to boost travel web design usability by Dipika Patel

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Travel websites have been offered pointers on how to improve the online experience for their users.

Web developers warned - 'it's not all about you'

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Web developers were advised at a Miami conference that their site's home page should not be all about them, but rather tailored to suit what the user wants.

Cross-browser compatibility 'vital in website maintenance'

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google has reminded web developers of the importance of making sure sites can be viewed in all browsers following the launch of Chrome.

Usability study suggests sitemaps still important

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Study shows that simplicity is key and that heavy use of a link in a site map indicates a navigation problem.

Target web accessibility lawsuit ends in settlement

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Damages of $6M awarded because a website wasn't accessible using normal screen-reading software.

Web users tell researchers of desired mobile site features

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Navigation, fast-loading and websites designed for mobile device access are the top requirements.

Web usability colour issues 'all about contrast'

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

10% of people have some form of visual impairment, which means that colour combinations and contrasts are very important for website effectiveness.