Top 10 KSU Web Best Practices

  1. Give files/folders meaningful names with all lowercase letters and dashes (not underscore).
  2. If creating a new file that is not ready to be seen (such as a test page), request that it be set no-index and no-follow to avoid it being found in search.
  3. Store images in the /images folder. Store documents in the /docs folder.
  4. Request redirects anytime you are moving, renaming, or deleting a page or section.
  5. Use a heading hierarchy to organize your page content. Use only one H1. It should be unique across all KSU web pages.
  6. Do not link headings. Also avoid using "click here" or anything similar.
  7. Select images that add value and fit the space, but avoid images with text, and use a meaningful image description.
  8. When publishing, include a version description, and test the final page.
  9. Make sure videos meet accessibility standards and are current with KSU brand guidelines.
  10. Have links outside of KSU open in a new tab. 

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Don't Forget

At the end of the workday, check-in all files that you are working on.

Quick QA Checklist

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  1. Only have one H1 (gold bar section in banner region) - It should be unique across all KSU pages.
  2. Start the content block with an H2.
  3. Check for broken images.
  4. Check for broken links.
  5. Check for spelling errors.
  6. Check that forms are working.

The Short List

  1. Images have appropriate descriptions
  2. Videos have closed-captioning/sub-titles and/or audio descriptions
  3. Links have meaningful text (not click here)
  4. Headings follow a hierarchy

 

The Long List