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Digital Accessibility is a fascinating, complex subject that can seem to be quite scary but actually, the principles of it are quite logical and straightforward.

The biggest challenge we find is getting people started on their digital accessibility journey.

We love sharing our experiences and our thoughts through this blog.

Whether it is looking at accessible web design, an accessibility audit or any other aspect of digital accessibility, we hope that you find them interesting and engaging.

 

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The tortoise and the hare retold in terms of SEO!

Posted on 6 June 2016

We all know the fable well, how the hare dashed off and then became complacent and went to sleep...

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Access by Design shortlisted at the Observer Business Awards 2016!

Posted on 7 April 2016

We were absolutely thrilled to win the Product Innovation Award at last years Observer Business Awards.We entered again this...

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Networking really does not have to be difficult!

Posted on 18 February 2016

Networking is one of the oldest and easiest ways of not just growing your business but by improving all...

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Twice bitten...

Posted on 17 February 2016

I met a lady recently I will call Jane. This is not her real name but she has kindly...

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New fixed rate SEO packages available!

Posted on 15 February 2016

As you may be aware, we have been offering Organic SEO services and Pay Per Click Campaigns, alongside our...

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Would you like to Run Your Own Website?

Posted on 1 February 2016

We are delighted to announce that Run Your Own Website is now up and running and open for orders!...

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Access by Design would like to wish you a Happy Christmas!

Posted on 22 December 2015

Accessibility is vital to us, so we have slowed the animation below to under 3 frames per second,...

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How to choose the best domain for your business

Posted on 1 December 2015

After thinking about a name for your company, the next hardest decision is to choose the right domain. No...

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Making Your Website Accessible

Posted on 28 November 2015

The Internet is an invaluable source of information and platform for people to socialise, learn and input their own...

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It’s not all about the Keywords

Posted on 25 November 2015

Keywords have long been thought of as the key to moving your site up Google's ranking. However, while content...

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Google is blind

Posted on 23 November 2015

A lot of people, including many SEO companies, are bemoaning that fact Google is constantly moving the goalposts in...

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Social Media – How does it affect SEO?

Posted on 22 November 2015

Social media is used by millions of people worldwide each and every day. No matter if you run a...

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An amazing case study about Google loves our websites!

Posted on 20 November 2015

Windrush Holidays is one of our many resounding success stories. Run by Andy and Margaret Stevens, they provide both...

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Why Blog?

Posted on 19 November 2015

Blogging isn’t just for young hipster types who are travelling or raving about the latest game or make-up. Adding...

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Case Study – Vetlab Supplies Ltd

Posted on 16 October 2015

As a follow up to my last post on what Google is looking for, here is a case study...

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5 things Google is looking for right now...

Posted on 15 October 2015

I have been giving a series of presentations recently, on what Google is looking for in 2015. In case you...

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My emails aren’t getting through!

Posted on 12 October 2015

Some companies (and some District Councils) have started to get extremely fussy about where emails come from. At Access...

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So, what do I think of Windows 10?

Posted on 12 August 2015

Many people are being upgraded automatically to Windows 10. Here's how it impacted on two of my clients.My first...

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Website Accessibility

Posted on 27 June 2015

When you hear the word Accessibility, what comes to your mind? Disabled toilets, ramps into buildings, lifts instead of...

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Access by Design win an award for Product Innovation!

Posted on 17 April 2015

We were simply delighted to receive the Product Innovation Award last Friday at the Observer Business Awards, held at...

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What Colour Scheme is Best for My Website?

Posted on 28 March 2015

Your website is in its most basic terms a public online resume for potential clientele, and that being said...

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We're at the Portsmouth Business Expo Today!

Posted on 26 March 2015

We are delighted to be exhibiting at the Portsmouth Business Expo today, come along to the Pyramids Centre today...

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Google update to officially confirm that non responsive websites are out of the game!

Posted on 23 March 2015

Google has announced in one of its latest blogs that mobile usability will be a ranking factor in its...

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Hot New Web Design Trends in 2015

Posted on 21 March 2015

Every year web design in sussex changes and grows, and one can only assume the best is still yet...