/web-services/articles/rss en /web-services/article/tips/how-use-vpat-measure-accessibility <p>What's a VPAT?</p> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:27:39 +0000 Heidi Strohl 6538 at /web-services /web-services/article/tips/why-and-how-do-post-launch-evaluation <h2>Why do a post-launch evaluation?</h2> <p>The biggest reason to do a post-launch evaluation is that it lets you confirm that project goals are met. </p> <p>We almost always conduct tests prior to launching a big project. These tests allow us to find major usability issues and often inform key decisions about the design and change management strategy of our website or application. Pre-launch tests have some limitations, though:</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:27:20 +0000 Heidi Strohl 6524 at /web-services /web-services/article/tips-presentations/register-2024-web-services-conference <p>Our new <span><span>conference format is focused on opportunities for learning and skills growth. But don't worry! We'll still have timely updates on the WMS and web best practices.</span></span></p> Thu, 02 May 2024 19:05:38 +0000 joyce.peralta2@mcgill.ca 6470 at /web-services /web-services/article/policies-directives/how-use-mcgill-brand-websites-and-applications <p>Our digital brand's superpower is making websites and applications look official, trustworthy, and legitimate. This power is strengthened when the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ brand is used for well-made websites and applications that serve the needs of our community. It's weakened when the brand is used inconsistently, improperly, or on websites or applications that fall short of <a href="/web-services/resources/digital-standards" rel="nofollow">ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's Digital Standards</a>. </p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:21:27 +0000 Heidi Strohl 6468 at /web-services /web-services/article/view-upcoming-menu-changes-your-wms-site <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:38:04 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 6463 at /web-services /web-services/article/projects-tips/where-start-when-building-new-website <div> <h3>A decision guide to the different platforms and options</h3> <p>There are three types of websites at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ:</p></div> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:45:09 +0000 Heidi Strohl 6458 at /web-services /web-services/article/news-tips/web-services-digest-march-edition <p>Read the <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/m/95ce58939a596a654735979e4222fc8c/m/2b7d0cd689f192ee654660462f88ff28/b991b25849eb9c719eb76ea36a8a3618">March edition of the Web Services Digest</a>, featuring:</p> <ul> <li>Top 5 <strong>resources you might not know about</strong></li> <li>Announcement about <b>upcoming changes to cookies management</b></li> <li>Free <strong>professional development opportunities</strong></li> </ul> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:30:40 +0000 joyce.peralta2@mcgill.ca 6456 at /web-services /web-services/article/news-policies-directives/cookies-management-wms <p>We'd like to inform you about an upcoming change on ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.ca websites – the implementation of a cookie popup.</p> <p>Starting around mid-April, this popup will allow users to customize their cookie preferences, thereby controlling the data they share with us:</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:47:20 +0000 Web Services Team 6454 at /web-services /web-services/article/news-tips/web-services-digest-2023-holiday-edition <p>Read the <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/m/95ce58939a596a654735979e4222fc8c/m/47a36030ca3aa348d2265d8ae6e30fce/b991b25849eb9c719eb76ea36a8a3618">February edition of the Web Services Digest</a>, featuring:</p> <ul> <li>Free tools to make your day simpler</li> <li>Tips for adding images to your webpages</li> <li>Guidelines for disabled menu items</li> </ul> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:13:33 +0000 joyce.peralta2@mcgill.ca 6453 at /web-services /web-services/article/tips/how-not-use-images <p>Most of us understand the benefit of cutting <em>words.</em> From our menus to our content, <a href="/web-services/article/projects-tips/maximizing-website-excellence-through-digital-minimalism">being careful about words pays off in a big way</a>. But what about cutting <em>images</em>? Many site managers are hesitant to give them the axe. But we think you should consider images as part of your next content audit!</p> <p>Here are some arguments we've heard:</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:27:24 +0000 Heidi Strohl 6395 at /web-services