Content management systems and web software are now significantly smarter and better at outputting code than they were a mere few years ago, so it’s easy to trust that they will generate clean, efficient code with no human editing necessary. In practice, they often need their work checked. As a programmer, I often run into…
UX, you’ve likely heard the term before, it’s nothing new. In fact, the idea of UX and UX designers has been around for over 50 years! This is a great timeline to show the evolution of the idea of UX design. In 1966 Walt Disney became what is thought to be, the first UX designer….
The WCAG guidelines are fairly complex and it’s easy to make mistakes as you update your website (even for those who are well versed in them!). Incorrect or unnecessary ALT text is a mistake that we see come up quite often with clients who are managing their own website. This is a shame, because with…
With the success and expansion of its digital services department, LKCS announces the recent hiring of new front-end programmer, Grace Kennell. Kennell’s qualifications include over 7 years of experience building websites, a degree in graphic design, and a meticulous eye for detail. “We believe her skills will complement our team and allow us to serve…
This quarter, our monthly webinar series covered topics we’ve been hearing a lot of questions about from our clients. So we decided to dive into these and break it down to the essential information you need to know. Take a look: Design Your Website for a Better User Experience User experience is often the most…
LKCS has received three Awards of Distinction from the Communicator Awards for outstanding website design and development. The websites that LKCS redesigned for Illiana Financial Credit Union, Winnebago Community Credit Union, and the American Nickeloid Company were recognized in the awards competition which received over 6,000 entries. “LKCS is extremely proud to receive such positive…
If you are anything like me after missing a week of work, then you’ll certainly understand my pain. I was fortunate enough to attend The Financial Brand Forum conference 2 weeks ago in Las Vegas, and while doing so I had caused quite the riff in my schedule. I swear, for every day that I…
