Communication Blog
U of M style conundrums
Health care vs. healthcare? Well-being vs. wellbeing? Here are a few word-usage and style conundrums worth discussing, even if the answers are seemingly up for debate and apt to change over time.
Web accessibility testing with Pope Tech
Learn about Pope Tech, the University's new web accessibility checking tool available for use with Drupal websites.
Accessibility Ambassadors: Website Accessibility Auditing
This month we talk about automated and manual accessibility checking and why overlays are not the solution.
Adding and Updating Google My Business (Maps) Locations on the Twin Cities Campus
Action requested: Optimize your search results when you claim ownership of your Twin Cities department, building, or college as part of the University's Google My Business account.
Google Doc Templates Updated
All University of Minnesota Google Doc templates have been updated for every campus.
6 Reasons to Avoid Using Web Accessibility Overlays
Discover why accessibility overlay products that claim to automatically “fix” accessibility problems should be avoided. Instead, explore solutions to help you design and develop accessible websites that provide equal access and interactions to everyone.
Ways to Enhance Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Website Accessibility
Explore the overlap between SEO best practices and web accessibility guidelines.
Web Page Metadata
Discover what metadata is, why it’s important, and learn some best practices for making your content findable, usable and reusable.
4 Reasons to Upgrade to GA4
Explore how easy it is to add Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and the reasons to add it now.
Progressive Web Apps
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are an ideal combination of the benefits of native apps and responsive websites.