Web accessibility

according to Mathews (n.d) is as follows; “any medium of communication that allows interaction.” Another definition is afforded by Waters & Lester (2010), who describe social media as “a collection of online services that allow people to create and publish web content and connect with each other over the internet.” According to Waters (2010), social media includes social networking applications, video and photo sharing applications, blogs,…

be greatly affected by many things such as the design, function and content of web pages on which it is displayed. The internet is a remarkable way of displaying information and can make it more valuable than it previously was by making it more widely available and easier to access. The way in which information is displayed on web pages can vastly change the impact it has on the reader and the accessibility of the web page can influence how widely it is used. Simple things such as colour or…

people, using a variety of web based technologies to create an interactive platform where individuals and groups engage with each other in productive and sometimes not-so-productive activities. The advent of the internet age has brought about a sea change in relations and the way we conduct business. Today the physical boundaries between nations and people have been blurred with passage of information being just a click away. The rapid popularization and the accessibility of the internet in…

Social networking sites were created to connect to family, friends, co-workers, and used as a tool to find lost or new contacts. It was an instrument used to connect people all over the world, making communication inexpensive and intuitive. It was a platform used to share ideas, thoughts, and creativity. But times have changed, technology is a staple in our everyday lives. Knowing this, retailers have made social networking sites their allies in order to influence users to buy their products. To…

Upon these findings, recommendations were provided to Iwamoto and her partners. Current Website Review The initial review by Team A was coordinated using a distinct set of parameters – company culture, client perspective and technology perspective. This method provides a more objective result when determining the positive and negative elements of the website, and allows the team to formulate a collective recommendation for the site’s improvements. Home Page The first order of business for…

Index of online excellence put in context of Drupal CMS Summary: Drupal and Bowen Craggs Index of Online Excellence. What to think of it? How did Drupal fared itself? Bowen Craggs & Co is a UK based research and consultancy group which is focused solely on online corporate communications - websites, social media and social channels. A very short introduction of what they do is to be found on their website. In short, they review, measure, and advise how to make the websites and social media…

definitions Web Syndication - "is a form of syndication in which a section of a website is made available for other sites to use" (European Commission, 2015). Leapfrog - ''to improve your position by going past other people quickly or by missing out some stages'' (Cambridge Dictionaries Online, n.d.). Stratification (stratify) - ''to arrange the different parts of something in separate layers or groups'' (Cambridge Dictionaries Online, n.d.). References European Commission. (2015). Web…

between a server and a client. This is normally used to allow sensitive information like credit card numbers, social security numbers and login details secure and transmittable. On a site without SSL security, information is sent from the browser to the web server as plain text, which makes the line less secure as it allows for eavesdropping. This information can be used if a hacker is able to intercept this. If the SSL is in place, this data is encrypted when sent, which makes intercepting it…

Founded in France in 1970, Sephora is the leading beauty-retailer in its home country and one of the largest beauty retailers around the world, with approximately 1,900 stores in 29 countries. In the U.S., Sephora operates almost 400 stores, featuring a variety of products ranging from emerging to classic brands, including makeup, fragrance, skincare, haircare and the company’s own private label. The stores have an inviting open-sell environment, where customers can browse for products and try…

In a research article by Sherry Turkle titled, The Documented Life. She talks about how modern technology has caused us to put our lives on hold. Turkle states that people do not feel like themselves if they are not sharing their thoughts and views. The article states that technology has changed us by putting our interpersonal communications on pause. Turkle says we no longer see interruptions as a kind of disruption anymore. The most frequently heard phrase is, “wait, what?” as they fall back…