Kaya theme version 3.4 introduces Block Editor Global Colors, a new customizer option that puts your entire color palette in one place. You define colors once—headings, text, links, accents, backgrounds, borders, and buttons—then reuse them across the block editor and everywhere else in the theme. The best part: change a
When I take on accessibility remediation work, one of the first things I check is how a site loads its fonts. Too often they load straight from Google, raising privacy concerns, or the setup was simply done poorly from the start. Loading fonts locally via CSS fixes both problems and
Text contrast is the most common accessibility issue. This video shows you how to demonstrate sunlight readability problems to clients who push back on higher contrast requirements. I’ll give you a quick code snippet that creates a side-by-side comparison showing how any website looks in ideal lighting versus bright sunlight—right
Want to build an accessible website quickly? This course walks you through the complete process, from WordPress installation to publishing live, in just one day. You’ll learn the exact back-end setup, plugins, and tools I use repeatedly to build accessible websites for clients. This is the practical, hands-on approach you’ve
WebAIM added a comparative score (1-10) to their WAVE tool based on the WebAIM Million report. This video explains what these scores actually mean for your website.
Executive Summary Quick Solve Plus, a rapidly growing Inc 5000 company approached us for some website assistance. They had five websites across multiple hosting infrastructures in various states, and an internal team lacking WordPress expertise created significant business risks. Through comprehensive technical remediation, security hardening, and knowledge transfer, we transformed
Challenge Arnold’s Office Furniture partnered with WebFX to create a fresh website. While initially beautiful, critical issues emerged that threatened the site’s performance, security, and usability. Primary Issues: The WebFX Overlay Problem When accessibility issues surfaced, WebFX recommended their overlay solution. During demonstration, the overlay broke essential site features, including
The Kaya theme has updated to Font Awesome Free v7. Some notes for update:
One of the things that has been on the to do list for a while with the Kaya theme is to add easy updating. It now is live and available in version 3.0.5. You will still need to manually install version 3.0.5 using SFTP or using the Git Updater from
Owning a website comes with several legal responsibilities. And if you don’t know the laws, it can cost you thousands of dollars or even bankrupt your business. Here are some of the common ones for websites in the US. How laws in other locations can apply to you One common
Every interactive element needs to be clearly named – and only once – so assistive technology like screen readers can tell users what the element does.
The fourth rule of ARIA is don’t Use role=”presentation” or aria-hidden=”true” on Focusable Elements.
The third rule of ARIA is simple but essential: all interactive components must be keyboard accessible. Users should be able to navigate and interact with your website using only a keyboard.
The latest trend in WordPress website accessibility is that websites are being sued in New York City for ADA violations. eCommerce sites are 4 times more likely to be sued than non-eCommerce. However, both are being sued with 100s of lawsuits filed per month. Below is information and an actual
In April 2025, the Australian Human Rights Commission released updated guidance to help organizations ensure their digital goods and services are accessible to people with disabilities. These updates are directly tied to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), which makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities in the provision of goods and services.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) focuses on process over perfection. Businesses can avoid fines and penalties by following a clear process for handling accessibility complaints.
ARIA can add meaning to elements, but it should never override native semantics unless absolutely necessary.
ARIA is a powerful accessibility tool, but it should only be used when necessary. The golden rule is that using semantic HTML is always better than using incorrect ARIA.
Automated tools like Axe can catch about 83% of accessibility issues, and with color contrast making up roughly 30% of total errors, it’s a major factor to get right. Using Chrome’s inspector (Command + Shift + C) lets you hover over elements and view contrast info, but success depends on how the site is coded. Some areas show the necessary details – others don’t.
This section focuses on checking whether users can clearly tell what is and isn’t clickable on a website. Links and buttons need to be visually distinct, properly coded, and offer clear feedback, especially for users navigating with a keyboard, screen reader, or mobile device. It’s not just about appearance; it’s about functionality and accessibility.
This Quick Audit video demonstrates how to check for autoplay, continuous animations, and content that may cause visual disorientation, using real-world examples from Wix and Shopify websites.
Wondering whether to use :focus or :focus-visible in your CSS? In this quick video, I break down the difference, show you how each behaves for keyboard and mouse users, and explain why using :focus can make your site more accessible for everyone.
This video walks through practical strategies to improve the accuracy of auto-generated captions – saving time, cutting costs, and creating a better experience for all viewers.
Are you tired of feeling like your social media posts are falling flat? Despite your best efforts, are your engagement rates plummeting and your reach dwindling? You’re not alone! Many social media managers and marketers are struggling to get their content seen, and it may come down to one surprising culprit: text formatting on schedulers.
In this post, we’ll dive into the world of social media scheduling and explore how the way you format your text might be killing your social reach. From character limits to formatting faux pas, we’ll uncover the secrets to maximizing your online presence and getting your content seen by the right people.