When reading online, people scan for information instead of reading word by word. One way to meet this behavior is to use lists to organize...
NASA. ASAP. HR. Some acronyms are so familiar they seem universal. We forget how dependent they are on context and audience. If you’re at the...
Spend enough time in areas of the internet devoted to media design, and you’ll eventually hear about “the fold.” In particular, staying above it. A...
We’ve already provided some best practices for tables and tips for creating accessible tables. But what if you have a table that seems more complex...
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Many NIU students are among the first generation in their family to attend a four-year college. Since first-generation students may have received limited college preparation...
Can you imagine building a house with no blueprint? It would be difficult to tell how the pieces fit together. You need a plan for...
You work hard on your web content. How can you help your message reach the largest possible audience? One way you can help reach more...
A page or section dedicated to frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be a useful part of your website. It’s a tool that audiences are used...
NIU websites must be accessible to everyone. Part of accessibility is using inclusive language. Language is inclusive when it doesn’t exclude anyone based on characteristics...