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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 Prevent Your Company Emails from Going to Spam
Are you frustrated and tired of dealing with emails consistently landing in recipients’ spam folders?

Kenny Thomas
Jan 14, 20256 min read


What U.S. Businesses Need to Know About the European Accessibility Act
The EAA is legislation that attempts to ensure the accessibility of products and services throughout the European Union (EU).

Shelby Ruch
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Business Strategy and Execution - Advice
Financial Prudence and Networking in Business Don't overextend yourself financially. Be frugal and build slowly. Avoid the lure of credit...
Simrat Gauri
Aug 26, 20245 min read


From Brain Surgery to Corporate Advocacy: Marc Safman’s Story of Resilience and Perseverance
Marc Safman’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination and perseverance. At the age of 16, Marc underwent brain surgery to...

Shelby Ruch
Jul 29, 20242 min read


508 Remediation and How Being Compliant Helps Break Down Barriers to Your Customers
508 compliance means that all Internet users, regardless of disability, can access technology at the same level.
Jenny Woldt
May 8, 20242 min read


Accessibility Matters: An 8-Step Roadmap to Achieving 508 Compliance
One of the most significant challenges to website accessibility – particularly for individuals using assistive technology – is the PDF. This is because they often show up as blank documents when using assistive technology. Making these files ADA and Section 508 compliant requires a strategic approach, especially when dealing with a large backlog of files. We at Splash Box Marketing are here to help you and share these valuable recommendations to navigate the remediation pro

Shelby Ruch
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Web Accessibility: Looking Ahead to WCAG 3
The W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3 are in an exploratory phase and will most likely change. Any information currently posted in...
Jessie Moser
Oct 6, 20232 min read


Common Questions About 508 Compliance
Since 508 compliance is a newer topic, and there are a few different governing laws, the topic raises a couple of questions. Some of the most common questions that we get about 508 compliance are explained below. Hopefully, these answers help you in your 508 compliance journey. What is Section 508? Section 508 refers to a section in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and was strengthened in 1998 by Congress in the Workforce Investment Act. Its primary goal is to help provide acce
Jessie Moser
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Unpacking Four Common Accessibility Myths
Here are some of the top accessibility myths and why they are incorrect.
Jessie Moser
Oct 6, 20231 min read


Color Contrast and Web Accessibility
Color contrast is essential not only to web accessibility but also to a quality user experience. It is the difference in color and brightness between two different shades, usually a background and a foreground color. If the color contrast is too low, text might be difficult or impossible to read for people who are hard of sight – and possibly even for people with perfect vision. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) specify color contrast ratios for foreground and b
Jessie Moser
Sep 5, 20232 min read


How Adobe Express Makes Business Owners' Lives Easier
If you're a business owner, you know the importance of having the right tools to help you run your business efficiently. One of the most important tools in today's digital world is strong photo editing software, and Adobe Express is one of the best. Not only is it accessible and easy to use for business owners, but it also offers a variety of free templates for creating marketing materials even if you have no design experience. Here are some of the benefits of using Adobe Ex
Riley Conte
Sep 1, 20233 min read


The Department of Justice Restarts the ADA Compliance Website Rulemaking Process
Almost a year after announcing the rulemaking process for the ADA Title II digital accessibility regulations, the United States Department of Justice issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on July 25, 2023. It will soon be posted on the Federal Register website for review and public comment. According to the announcement, this would help people with disabilities know what their rights are and help state and local governments understand what they must do to comply with the AD
Jessie Moser
Aug 2, 20233 min read


How to Convince Upper Management that Web Accessibility is Good for Business
How do we sell web accessibility to decision-makers? It can be difficult to sell and many do not recognize their moral and legal obligations
Jessie Moser
Jul 10, 20235 min read


Copywriting 101: How to Make Your Copy and Branding Shine
Did you know that copywriting is one of the most important parts of your brand strategy? The words you put out may be easy to overlook in...

Shelby Ruch
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Creating Sections 508 and 504 Accessible Videos
Making web content and videos accessible to people with disabilities is the law in the United States.
Jessie Moser
May 22, 20233 min read


Best Practices Using Alt Text for 508 Compliance
Alt text, or alternative text, is a short, written description of an image.
Splash Box Marketing
Feb 15, 20234 min read


Update on 2022 Digital Accessibility Lawsuits
Digital accessibility lawsuits have been increasing steadily in the past few years.

Jessica Moser, Pharm D
Feb 3, 20233 min read


How to Create and Leverage Patterns to Boost Your Branding
If you already have a nice logo and color palette, you may be wondering why do I need a pattern? Patterns are an easy way to elevate your...
Jessie Moser
Jan 24, 20234 min read


New California Accessibility Legislation: It Even Affects Businesses with California Customers
California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, enacted in 1959, protects people with disabilities from discrimination by most business...

Jessica Moser, Pharm D
Dec 16, 20223 min read


How Color Contrast and ADA Compliance Can Improve User Experience
We've previously discussed font tips for ADA accessibility. However, typography is just one component of overall design accessibility....

Jessica Porreca, Pharm D
Nov 30, 20222 min read


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