Web Content Style Guide

Best Practices for New & Updated Content

These guidelines are designed to provide a solid foundation for making website content more accessible to users with disabilities. Adhering to these best practices will ensure that the Texas Tech Health El Paso website meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which are required by law. 

By following these guidelines, you can help create a more inclusive web experience for all users. Ongoing testing and feedback from users are essential for continuously improving accessibility.

Checklist

Page Pre-requisites
  Intended Audience (Required)
  Define the Purpose of Page (Required)
Page Structure
  First Header on Page (Required)
  Page Headings Structure
  Links
  Calls-to-Action (CTA)
  Content Development
  Lists
  Tables
  Quotes
Auxiliary Files (Attachments)
  Image Files [jpg, png, gif, etc.] (Compliance with image file guidelines is required)
  Office Files [Word, Excel, PDF, etc.] (Compliance with office file guidelines is required)
  Media Files [audio or video] (Compliance with media file guidelines is required)
Page Properties
  Page Title (Optional)
  Page Description
  Page URL [https://ttuhscep.edu/…]
  Additional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) notes and keywords
  Additional notes