Blog Entry List
In today's digital landscape, creating inclusive, data-informed and high-quality websites is more than a best practice—it's a responsibility. North Carolina is committed to ensuring that all users, including those with alternative needs, can access digital content and services. This is why Digital Commons provides a three pronged approach for modern web strategy: DubBot, Website Accessibility and Google Analytics.
Topics include: Save Landing Pages as a Draft, JSON for Large Data Tables, Tables within a Text Component, and Webform fixes.
As AI reshapes how people find and interact with information online, one thing remains constant — content is still in the driver’s seat.For state government, where accurate and trustworthy information directly impacts public services, content quality is not just a best practice — it’s a public responsibility. No matter how advanced the technology becomes, the quality, clarity, and accessibility of your website content determine whether AI tools deliver accurate and trustworthy answers.
Topics include: Updates to the Disclaimer & Terms of Use and Privacy Policy; Quick Links styling; Accessibility improvements to meet WCAG 2.1 AA.
Many designers use color to communicate information. Color gets your attention. It sets a mood. It distinguishes your brand. But for someone who is colorblind, designs that use color as the only means to communicate information are not accessible. If you are not colorblind, this might not make sense to you until you experience what it’s like to be colorblind.
Topics include: New service announcement! Media Library bug fix; embedded view consistency; carets in Main Menu; mobile and tablet corrections; improved focus & contrast.
Helping all state agencies create universal, user-friendly, and compliant digital experiences
Topics include: New Footnotes module, improvements for mobile, accessibility, and usability.
Search is evolving with artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, chatbots, and voice search. Users now prefer fast, direct answers, leading to the rise of zero-click searches and AI summaries. Learn how to optimize your content with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for AI-powered search.
Topics include: Styling changes to Carousels and Main Images on Landing Pages and Site Pages; Link icons return;
Imagine doing your taxes online with your eyes closed. Impossible right? And not just because taxes are hard. You wouldn't know what you're clicking!
Topics include: Accordions are editable again, Print Mode cleanup, background color for transparent paragraph components, Flexbox fix, website feedback form error.
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