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Our blog features a variety of articles pertaining to our lines of business. We cover graphic design and marketing topics as well as web accessibility tips and issues. Our blog posts are mainly written by the staff at Splash Box Marketing, but we also feature guest authors that contribute their expertise from their fields.
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How to Create a Basic Adobe Acrobat Form
Creating forms is often viewed as an intimidating or difficult task, especially for people who don’t work with documents or design tools on a regular basis. Once someone designs a form in Word, Excel, or any other design software, they sometimes desire to turn it into a digital form for online use. The challenge for most can be setting up interactive fields, such as text boxes, checkboxes, and drop-down menus, as this may feel daunting to those who have never done it.

Charles Cook
Jan 213 min read


Creating Calm: How Graphic Design Can Impact Your Mental Health
Graphic design is woven into nearly every aspect of our lives – from websites and social media to documents, street signs, and digital communications. We often judge graphic design by its looks and how it represents its brand, but did you know that good (or bad) design can also impact your mental health? Thoughtful graphic design can reduce stress, support focus, and create a sense of calm.

Shelby Ruch
Jan 63 min read


From the Heart: Tips for a Stronger, Healthier You
As red hearts, blooming roses, and delicious chocolates fill your social media feeds, Valentine’s Day is all around us.February is American Heart Month, designed to spotlight cardiovascular health, raise awareness about heart disease, and encourage you to strengthen and protect your heart at every age.

Shelby Ruch
Jan 62 min read


Explaining VPATs: The Gold Standard for Accessibility Reporting
One of the most important documents in. your accessibility toolkit is the VPAT, or the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. However, this document may also be one of the most confusing.

Shelby Ruch
Dec 19, 20252 min read


A New Era of Performance Advocacy Disability and the Limits of New York City’s “Diverse Entrepreneurial Inclusion” Agenda Policy Briefing
New York City produces no shortage of equity-focused reports, task forces, and policy statements. However, the report omits disability entirely as an economic, workforce, and entrepreneurial category. This omission is not cosmetic. Disability is among the strongest predictors of labor-force exclusion, educational disruption, and economic marginalization in the United States.

Marc Safman
Dec 17, 20255 min read


Why Accessibility Starts with Writers: How Content Teams Can Prevent 508 Violations
When writers prioritize accessibility, everything else becomes easier. Accessibility isn’t only a technical requirement. It’s a communication skill. It’s a design foundation. It’s a commitment to every person who uses your content. And it all starts from square one.

Juliana Hale
Dec 9, 20255 min read


How to Create a High-Performing Pharmacy Directory
Tips on how to create an efficient and cost-effective pharmacy directory. A guide for creating your first compliant health plan pharmacy directory.

Teasha Moody
Dec 5, 20253 min read


The Alt Text Revolution We’ve All Been Waiting For
Each image deserves a description that helps visually impaired users understand what’s on the page. That’s why Splash Box Marketing has created Access Alt Text; a new tool to automatically generate quality alt text.

Shelby Ruch
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Is Your Website Excluding Holiday Shoppers? Accessibility Can Fix That
Every November and December, the holiday season brings a surge in activity like no other time of the year. Because of this, websites and apps experience a dramatic spike in traffic and content consumption. But one factor can make or break your consumers’ digital experience: accessibility.

Shelby Ruch
Dec 1, 20252 min read


K-12 Schools Can No Longer Ignore Website Accessibility: What Leadership Can Do Now
Public schools and their districts have entered a new era: digital infrastructure like websites, learning platforms, mobile apps, internal systems and more must be accessible. The Department of Justice’s 2024 Title II rule formally requires public entities like schools to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. For district superintendents, principals, school boards, and communications departments, this is more than simply a technology issue that we can punt off to our IT teams.

Shelby Ruch
Oct 13, 20255 min read


From Beethoven to Bocelli: 12 Remarkable People with Disabilities Who Shaped Our World
Every October, the United States recognizes Disability History Month. This is a time to honor the achievements, struggles, and contributions of those with disabilities. From historical figures and politicians that shaped the world we know today to modern celebrities, athletes, and activists currently changing the world, we highlight twelve people with disabilities whose lives and legacies continue to inspire.

Shelby Ruch
Sep 30, 20256 min read


Why Do So Many Older Adults Switch Medicare Advantage Plans?
Did you know that more than half of older Americans now use a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan from a private insurance company?
Jenny Woldt
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Top 50 Ailments Affecting People Over 50
What follows is a list of the top 50 ailments that affect people over 50. For each condition, I’ve included a plain-English explanation, common symptoms, root causes, lifestyle changes that might help, and even the type of doctor you should consider seeing. My hope is that this resource makes your own search for answers a little easier and helps you feel less alone as you traverse this sometimes confusing—but still wonderful—stage of life.
Jenny Woldt
Jun 2, 202519 min read


Your Five-Step Guide to Conducting an Accessibility Audit
Whether you’re working toward complete ADA and WCAG compliance, want to create a better user experience, or are interested in how accessible your site currently is, a webpage accessibility audit is a critical first step.

Shelby Ruch
May 16, 20253 min read


Utilizing the Concepts in the Color Wheel to Elevate Your Branding
Color wheels can make the job of the graphic designer or marketing director a little easier when determining a set of branding colors.
Jenny Woldt
May 6, 20252 min read


Access for All: Splash Box Marketing Highlights the Need for Accessible Workplaces
Juliana Hale of Splash Box Marketing recently sat down with Marc Safman of Safman Consulting.

Shelby Ruch
May 6, 20252 min read


Power Rising: Las Vegas' Women Entertainment Executives
Jenny Woldt runs her multiple enterprises from both Las Vegas and Nashville, leveraging her marketing and music background since 1983.
Comtex
May 6, 20254 min read


California’s AB 1757 Could Reshape Digital Accessibility Across America
Businesses across the county who engage with California residents would be required to adhere to the WCAG 2.1 standards.

Shelby Ruch
May 6, 20252 min read


Experience Autumn Leaves Like Never Before: Virginia’s Colorblind-Friendly Park Initiative
The state of Virginia makes annual fall experiences accessible to those who are colorblind.

Shelby Ruch
May 6, 20252 min read


Inclusion Through Innovation: AI and Accessibility in the Workplace
The rise of artificial intelligence ushers in both advancements and drawbacks in the workplace.

Shelby Ruch
May 6, 20252 min read


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