Access to information is something we take for granted. The internet has only been (commercially) available for just over 20 years, and has come a long way in a pretty short time: from dial-up modems, to disc-based programs and video games, to the point where pretty much any electronic device has Wi-Fi (do refrigerators really…
Category: Web Development
What is Sender Policy Framework (SPF)?
What is Sender Policy Framework (SPF)? The Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an open standard specifying a technical method to prevent sender address forgery.[1] SPF was created in 2003 to help close loopholes in email delivery systems that allow spammers to “spoof” or steal your email address to send hundreds, thousands or even millions of…
Parallax Tools and Examples
What Is Parallax Scrolling Parallax Scrolling was originally created for the video game industry as a “special effects” technique to give the audience an illusion of depth by moving the background slower than foreground. This technique has become a trend in web design to help draw the users attention to graphical elements that would normally be…
The Importance of Website Accessibility
Website accessibility is not only where your site can be viewed, but how the content is presented to a user. When a user with a hearing or vision disability visits your site, are they going to be able to access and understand the content the same as any other user? While website accessibility primarily focuses on…