Some people are sensitive to flashing lights (risk of seizures), disoriented by motion (especially with sensory conditions), or find autoplay audio unexpected and startling…

Keyboard navigation lets people move around websites using only the Tab key (plus Enter, Space, etc.)—no mouse required. It’s essential for folks who can’t use a mouse, are keyboard users, or use assistive tools…

A responsive layout is a website design that adjusts itself depending on whether someone is on a phone, tablet, or desktop. Think of it like a storybook that re-sizes itself to fit your reader’s hands…

Here’s the thing: if you’re still using links that say “click here” or “more”… that’s a trap. (Not a magical one, just a confusing one, especially for people using screen readers.)

You know those little titles that appear at the top of your browser tabs? Or the thing a screen reader reads first when someone opens your website? That’s your page title…

Think of your headings as the chapter titles and subheadings in a story. If they’re out of order, people get lost—and no one wants to be wandering around your "About Me" page like a confused character in the wrong fairytale…

Let’s talk links. They’re one of the most basic parts of your author website. And one of the easiest to accidentally make inaccessible…

Let’s talk casing—not the kind that holds swords or spells, but the way your letters are styled…

Let’s talk font size. Specifically, the size of your main body text—the part people read the most on your website. If it’s too small, readers might feel like they need a magnifying glass (or a special eyesight spell) just to…

So you’ve nailed your colors on your buttons, links, and headings—but what about your fonts?

The font you choose doesn’t just affect your site’s look; it plays a huge role in whether your content is easy to read or makes people (and magical creatures) give up halfway through your home page…

Let’s talk about something that sounds technical but is actually super simple and important: alt text.

Alt text (short for “alternative text”) is…

So remember when we spent time choosing brand colors that felt like you—maybe rich purples, soft lavenders, or bold teals? And remember how we made sure they weren’t just pretty, but also accessible?

Well, it’s time to put those colors to work…

Designing an Author Website That’s Actually Accessible…

Branding is an Evolving Process, and That’s Okay…

The colors you choose for your author brand should also reflect the tone you’re going for, and the genre(s) you write in probably have some unspoken color associations with readers as well. Should you match?