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Pitfalls to avoid when building inclusive websites

Pitfalls to avoid when building inclusive websites

From the course: Creating Inclusive Content

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Pitfalls to avoid when building inclusive websites

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- [Narrator] Would you believe the average internet user spends seven hours consuming digital content each day? This is according to a 2022 study by Hootsuite which polled users aged 16 to 64. People are spending their time online but the experience is not equitable. Most websites are not crafted with diverse users in mind. The pitfalls to avoid when building inclusive websites fall into two categories, layout, pitfalls, and content pitfalls. When designing for inclusivity avoid complicated layouts rather than spreading content all over the page. It's better to have a simple design where information is streamlined. This is helpful for neuro divergent users and those using adaptive technology like screen magnifiers. Avoid clustering buttons or links when buttons or links are tightly spaced, it demands precision to select one over another, which puts people with mobility issues at a disadvantage. Avoid having long blocks…

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