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The bits of the web that aren't obvious.

Short, plain-English notes for people who have websites and want to know a little more about how to get them right. No jargon, no scare tactics, just what we'd say if you asked us over a cup of tea.

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Security

4 min read

That WordPress plugin may be your biggest security risk

Every plugin you add is a door. We look at how to decide which doors are worth opening, and how to spot the ones that should already be closed.

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Accessibility

5 min read

Your colour scheme might be turning people away

Low-contrast type is the most common accessibility issue we find, and the easiest to fix. Here's what to test, and how to test it in five minutes.

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Accessibility

6 min read

What WCAG actually is, and why it's not as scary as it sounds

WCAG is the standard for accessible websites. We translate the bits that matter for community sites into plain English, and call out the bits you can skip.

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Security

4 min read

What SSL certificates actually do (and don't do)

That little padlock isn't a sign that a site is safe. We explain what an SSL/TLS certificate actually proves, and what it definitely doesn't.