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Thursday, August 31, 2023
From discontent to content In the glamorous and dynamic world of website design, creating user-friendly and intuitive navigation is paramount. A well-organized website structure not only enhances user experience but also drives engagement and buy-in. Enter card sorting exercises! – an invaluable technique that allows content-owners to gain... More
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Analytics has undergone a big change. This means that all Carleton sites will now be using the new Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to track website performance. GA4 will provide a more integrated picture of our visitors and their journey across various Carleton websites and properties! You can see where your visitors are coming from,... More
Friday, August 18, 2023
Earlier this summer, we blogged about 5 common accessibility issues found on websites. If your site is free of these issues, then congratulations! Your site would perform well on the accessibility test from our third-party accessibility scanning system, Pope Tech. This software is not perfect and does not detect all accessibility errors. That... More
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
If you were unable to attend the recent Web Wednesday event, no worries we have got you covered ... For this Web Wednesday, Troy took everyone through cuTheme. He started out with a demo of the various blocks and then dug into the backend to show us how things worked from a web content... More
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
We are excited to introduce our dynamic page listing feature that is specifically intended to help our clients manage their Carleton University websites. This feature provides you with a sitemap – a comprehensive list or index of the various pages and sections within your website, to ease navigation while also enhancing your overall website... More
Friday, June 23, 2023
Web accessibility and search engine optimization (SEO) are two crucial factors that contribute to the success of a website. Web accessibility: aims to ensure usability and equal access to online content for everyone. Search engine optimization (SEO): aims to increase a website's visibility and rank in search engine results. While these two factors... More
Monday, June 19, 2023
Preparing for the new cuTheme migration can be very exciting, although, it can also be a bit overwhelming as it is a big change. A few of our sites, such as the Sprott School of Business, were a part of our cuTheme pilot project and have successfully helped pave the way for this new... More
Friday, June 16, 2023
Just kidding – we still have nearly three more months of heat waves, gelato, and hopefully vacations until the Fall semester starts. Thankfully, because we have all earned the respite from -30 Celsius temperatures and +30 meter-high snow banks. But in one sense September is already here: our clients across campus are already busy... More
Friday, June 9, 2023
If you've been keeping up with our YouTube channel or following us on Instagram, you've probably seen some of the animated videos we've created on various web-related topics! Animation is a captivating and powerful medium that has become a significant part of our education landscape. However, to truly harness the potential of animation, it... More
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
From May 28 to June 3, it's National AccessAbility Week, which is dedicated to celebrating disability inclusion and accessibility in Canada! In today’s digital age, the importance of web accessibility cannot be overstated. As we strive for inclusivity, it becomes imperative to understand the experiences of those who rely on assistive technology... More
Monday, May 29, 2023
Did you know that WordPress has a built-in image editor? Equipped with an intuitive interface, this tool empowers you to effortlessly enhance your website's visual content without the need for external software. In this article, we will explore all the editing options offered by WordPress' built-in image editor, providing you with a step-by-step... More
Friday, May 26, 2023
If you were unable to attend our most recent Web Wednesday event, no worries. We've written a recap of the highlights and shared the video and slides below. Enjoy! Transitioning to Google Analytics 4 Jamie Rodger from DUC kicked things off with an overview of Carleton's transition to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Universal Analytics... More
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