In 2020, creating a site is easy. Programs can automate basic code, which, regardless of its quality, achieves its purpose. However, the developer’s job goes far deeper than merely creating something that basically functions. Developers can improve quality of life for website designers and users by approaching the code structure of each site as a…
The world has changed in just a few short weeks. Changes previously unimagined and risks rarely contemplated have been thrust upon all of us. Your account holders are all being forced to deal with imponderable issues on multiple fronts. Clear and accessible communication will be of the utmost importance at this time. And, at the…
It’s rather obvious for organizations today that having a website is extremely beneficial to their growth and prominence. Just as the importance that the façade of the brick-and-mortar business being inviting, to print media such as brochures and posters are design-friendly and informative, and further to advertisements being memorable and striking; the welcoming of the…
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…
