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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Web Accessibility Overview

Here at Carleton, accessibility is a priority, both on campus and on the web. As Thursday, 21st May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we thought we would bring you a brief overview of web accessibility as well as resources that will guide you through your web accessibility journey. Accessibility Overview The web offers unprecedented... More

Monday, April 20, 2020

Tips & Tricks: People Posts

For the next few weeks, we'll be rolling out a new blog series centered around helping you - hey, there - when it comes to adding content to your site. Today, we're going in for a big one - a really amazing feature in WordPress that lots of people don't even know about. We're... More

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Accessibility is for Everyone

Accessibility has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, and, as with the names of many crucial initiatives and endeavours when they become used commonly, their importance can be diminished. So it is sometimes a useful exercise to loop back around and remember why something like accessibility is a crucial aspect of... More

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

5 Questions Google Analytics Can Answer

How do you know if a page or post is performing well on your website? You check your analytics reports, of course. But what does 'performing well' mean? There are hundreds of reports available to you in Google Analytics, and it's important to know which ones to look at to determine whether or not... More

Monday, August 29, 2016

4 Factors that Influence SEO

A few weeks ago we facilitated a workshop all about Search Engine Optimization (SEO).  We started off talking about why SEO is important and ended with: 'it's kind of a big deal'. So first off, what is SEO? According to Moz, "Search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of increasing the quantity and quality... More

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Writing for the Web – Why Headings Matter

A single page on your site can cover various topics and/or subtopics. An effective way to not only organize your page’s content but to also assist your readers is by separating each topic with its own heading. Each heading should be as clear and informative as possible, while also helping to meet the needs... More

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

How to Write Great Posts: Workshop Recap

On June 13th, Mary Kathryn and Charlotte hosted a Writing Great Posts workshop. This workshop focused on three areas: writing great post titles, writing great posts, and promoting your post. Writing Great Post Titles The few words that make up the headline are the most important few words in your post. Why? it’s what... More

Monday, June 6, 2016

What to Put in Your Quicklinks

“Quicklinks” is a list of links placed on your website’s homepage. In the current CMS template, quicklinks are paired with images and offer one-click access to content. Quicklinks are quite ambiguous in the sense that the links can be anything you put your mind to (as long as they benefit your site’s users of... More

Thursday, April 7, 2016

The Difference Between a Page and a Post and When to Use Each

This post looks at the difference between a page and a post, and when it is appropriate to use each one. When to Use Pages Use pages for information that does not change nor need to be updated often (i.e.: contact, about, student information). Pages can appear in the navigation bar of your website or... More

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

How Google Ranks Websites

Although there is no surefire way to guarantee that you will rank high on organic (non-paid) Google searches, there are some things that you can do to improve your rank. It starts by understanding how Google ranks websites.  It's really great to see the direction that Google has gone in respect to SEO. It... More

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Google Analytics for Beginners: Interpreting Your Google Analytics Stats

Google Analytics (GA) is a powerful tool used to track and analyze crucial data concerning a website’s performance, giving a website owner further insight into their business. GA produces all kinds of different reports detailing how your website is performing, allowing you to make more informed decisions moving forward. However, while these... More

Friday, May 8, 2015

Google Changes Search Indexing: Mobile Really Matters

Living in an age where technology and its uses are constantly evolving, it comes as no surprise that in recent years, people of all ages, minds, and professions have become more dependent on their mobile devices. I don't know about you, but I find I am always using my phone to search and surf... More

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