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Why an H1 Shouldn’t Come After an H3 – And Why It Matters for SEO and Accessibility

Incorrect heading structures vs clear heading structures - unreadable vs good SEO, accessibility, and engagement

When you're building a website, it's easy to focus on how things look - but how your site is structured under the hood is just as important. One commonly overlooked issue? Incorrect heading order.

We recently came across a website where the first visible heading was an <h3>, and the <h1> appeared after it. While it might not break the layout or cause visible problems, this kind of structure can negatively impact both SEO and accessibility. Here’s why heading

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Top 10 Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Building Their Website: A Guide to Getting it Right

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Your nonprofit's website is a digital storefront, a platform to connect with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. But with so much riding on your website, it's easy to make mistakes during the creation process. Here are the top 10 pitfalls to avoid:

1. Neglecting Mobile Responsiveness:

The majority of web browsing happens on smartphones and tablets. Having a website that's not mobile-friendly is a major turnoff for potential donors and volunteers. Ensure your website displays well and functions seamlessly on all

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Is it bad to have underlined text on your website, even if your links are not underlined, for accessibility issues?

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Yes, it is considered not a good idea to have underlined text on your website, even if your links are not underlined, due to accessibility issues. This is because underlining is a common way to indicate that a piece of text is a link. If you have underlined text on your website that is not a link, this can be confusing for users, especially users with disabilities who use screen readers.

Screen readers read out the text on a web

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How to Test the Color Contrast of Your Website for Accessibility?

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A website's success isn't solely determined by its visual appeal and functionality - it also hinges on how accessible it is to all users, including those with visual impairments. Color contrast is a critical component of web accessibility, as it directly impacts readability and usability. In this article, we will explore the importance of testing color contrast on your website and discuss various tools and methods you can use to

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What are some free online websites that can help us test our websites for accessibility compliance?

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Accessibility compliance is important for ensuring that all users can access and use your website, regardless of their abilities. There are a number of free online websites that can help you test your website for accessibility compliance.

Here are a 10 of the most popular free online accessibility testing websites:

1) WAVE: WAVE is the most popular free online accessibility testing website. It is developed by WebAIM and can be used to test websites for a variety of accessibility

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