Customise the look

Log inGo to: https://domain.org/subfolder/wp-admin → enter your username and password.(If you’re not logged in, WordPress sends you to the login screen automatically.) Go to the CustomizerFrom the left-hand menu: Appearance → Customize.This is where all visual changes happen in Twenty…

ChatGPT Help

Users of ChatGPT will know that there are many trivial applications for the platform. We’ve created our own, which doesn’t have these built in. You do need to sign up to use it flexibly – but it is free (with…

You Tube!

Youtube embeds are more versatile than others, allowing to create fully immersive experiences. You can embed individual videos or channels and playlists, the last time I checked. But take care to tune your GDPR compliance because Google will track your…

How to embed a form e.g. Membership with payment options

This form doesn’t take any payments – it is purely for illustration. Embedding of a simple form solution that is supported by our multisite is tricky, but there are a variety of options. Jotform is a well used software that…

How to embed a flickr page

You can embed in a variety of ways. The flicker embed block is probably the easiest and safest way. There is usually a quite prominent share button at the flickr end and a shortlink, which allows you to link a…

Most of the online compliance checking platforms offer rather a lot of advice, which if truth be told is either very hard to interpret or impossible to act on. Are there services that offer more practical and easily actionable advice?

Yes, there are several services and tools designed to offer more practical and easily actionable advice for web accessibility compliance. These services focus on providing clear, understandable recommendations that can be more easily implemented, especially for users who may not…

Is there an accessibility plugin, one that tests readiness for assistive technologies as well as help enhance readability?

Yes, there are several accessibility plugins for WordPress that test readiness for assistive technologies and help enhance readability. Here are a few notable ones: 1. WP Accessibility 2. WP ADA Compliance Check Basic 3. Accessible Poetry 4. One Click Accessibility…

Can you explain ARIA and the associated jargon?

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is a set of attributes that can be added to HTML elements to make web content and applications more accessible to people with disabilities. ARIA provides additional information to assistive technologies (such as screen readers)…

IMO the backend of wordpress is probably the least accessible part, in no small part due to the complexity. What do people say about the backend?

There have been various observations and critiques regarding the accessibility of the WordPress backend (admin area). While the WordPress core team has made significant strides in improving accessibility, the complexity and extensive functionality of the backend can pose challenges. Here…

WordPress Blocks offers color advice re: unsuitable combinations, what other prompts exist in the back end to guide users on inappropriate colour combinations?

In the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg), several features and prompts exist to guide users on appropriate color combinations to ensure accessibility. These prompts are designed to help users create content that meets accessibility standards, particularly regarding color contrast and readability.…