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Every organisation needs a website in order to let the world know about their services. But for many the technical issues involved and the very language used on the internet can be confusing.

I have worked with voluntary organisations and small businesses for many years, and I have a good understanding of how to make a website work for you. Besides sorting out the technical and stylistic issues, I can also offer suggestions about content and presentation.

My approach is to make things as simple as possible, offering a complete service from domain registration to the design and maintenance of your website.

If you wish to maintain it yourself, I can offer a training package, including maintenance notes, to help you on your way. Or, if you wish, I can manage the site for you.

My approach is to be as jargon free as possible, and I never forget that its your website.

Accessibility.

In all the sites I build I try to achieve compliance with accessibility standards as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act. All the HTML and the Cascading Style Sheets used on the site meet the criteria determined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

The internet has made a wealth of information and services available on line, but poor website design can mean that some users are unable to access this information. This can be as much a barrier to those with physical disabilities or sensory impairments as a badly designed building.

An accessible website is good communication; it increases usability, is easier to maintain, and has potential to reach a wider audience. An accessible website could also attract more users to your other services.

What is an accessible website?

A website can be designed so that is accessible to those using screen reading software, or can be adjusted for ease of use by others with sight impairments. Those who have problems with fine motor movement skills may have problems with using a mouse, and websites should also be designed with their needs in mind.

Also, as an integral part of an organisation’s service provision, websites are subject to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 which now applies to all service organisations.

Maintaining an accessible website is also often easier than designing a website that gives users problems.

For more information email me.