You've probably asked yourself: "How long should my website last?" Here's what most business owners don't want to hear: Your website is already aging the moment it goes live. Understanding this reality will save you thousands in lost revenue and help you stay ahead of your competition. The Uncomfortable Truth About Website Lifespan Let me be direct: In years past, businesses could Continue Reading
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How to Clean Up Your Website’s Media Library (And Why You Should)
Cleaning up Your Media Library is Simple and Well Worth the Effort Over time, websites can accumulate hundreds or even thousands of media files that are no longer in use. Old images, videos, PDFs, and other uploads consume valuable storage space and can make it more difficult to locate the specific media files you actually need. Continue Reading
Website Maintenance Checklist
A Basic Web Checklist for Small Businesses To help people who may have the unofficial title of “webmaster” or "website administrator" somewhere in their job description, we have come up with a very basic webmaster checklist to help you manage the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly website maintenance tasks. Following these recommendations will put you ahead of your competition and on Continue Reading
Essential Accessible Content and Design Basics
At Vivid Image, we strive to create websites that are usable for as many people on as many devices as possible. We offer an option for clients who prioritize accessibility for following the standards of WCAG 2.2 Level AA guidelines. For clients who select this option, we conduct specialized testing and implement additional features to create a more inclusive digital experience. This guide outlines Continue Reading
Website Accessibility: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Have you ever wondered what all the talk about website accessibility is about? Is it really that important? The answer is a resounding yes! You might think only a few people need accessible websites, but you'd be surprised by how many benefit. The US Census shows that 19% of the US population—that's about 57 million people—reports having a disability. And 12.6% of those have a severe disability. Continue Reading
Spam & Honeypots: How to Protect Your Forms
Forms are a valuable tool for collecting leads, engaging with current customers, and facilitating seamless communication with your business. However, they can also be targeted by spammers and bots, resulting in an influx of unwanted submissions that interfere with valuable business inquiries. Various solutions are available to minimize spam and maintain the integrity of your form submissions, Continue Reading
