Host Sean Smith
Front end developer and CMS specialist focused on author experience and an accessibility advocate. Also loves coffee and photography.
Host Mike Mella
Web designer, developer, and strategist helping organizations stay current on the Web.
Host Amanda Lutz
Amanda is a full stack web developer who can discuss technical concepts with non technical people. She is also teaching the next generation of developers at Seneca College.
Season 04 Episode 12
Join us as we learn from Oliver Scherndorfer, a UI designer and typographer, as he shares his knowledge on typography and how it can impact your website's design and readability. We discuss different font types, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for selecting the right font for your website.
Jul 06, 2021 1:14:56 Show Notes
Season 04 Episode 01
– Oct 06, 2020
21:48
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In this episode of Website 101, Sean Smith and Mike Mele discuss the importance of avoiding the phrase 'click here' in link labeling and its impact on SEO and user experience.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 02
– Jan 05, 2021
36:37
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Learn how to effectively communicate with your web developer, setting expectations and measuring success. Tips for both clients and developers on navigating the relationship.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 03
– Jan 19, 2021
56:28
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In this episode Sean and Mike discuss red flags to be aware of when looking for a web developer. Conversely we also talk about things that clients do that are red flags for web developers.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 04
– Feb 02, 2021
46:35
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Today Marlene Oliveira of moflow discusses the value of conducting a website content strategy, and why you should do it before anything else.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 05
– Feb 16, 2021
39:21
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We discuss accessibility, with Matsuko Friedland, in websites, why it's important both for users and website owners, as well as some tips on how to ensure your website is accessible.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 06
– Mar 02, 2021
35:10
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In this episode of Website 101, learn actionable ways to improve your website's performance without a full redesign. Sean and Mike discuss content audits, usability testing, design improvements, and more.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 07
– Mar 16, 2021
38:39
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In this episode Mike and Sean talk with returning guest Gaurav about content marketing; what it is, why it's important, and how to do it.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 08
– Mar 30, 2021
32:53
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Returning guest Angie Herrara discusses alternatives to google analytics for tracking website visitors. We discuss Fathom Analytics and Stat Counter.
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Bonus Episode
– Apr 06, 2021
4:42
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We have a short survey for listeners that we will use to plan season 5. This will help us to choose episodes that our listeners want to hear more about.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 09
– Apr 13, 2021
1:03:57
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Website optimization expert Andrew Welch discusses optimizing your website performance and speed.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 10
– May 25, 2021
54:10
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We talk to Laura Bailey of Revy Web Design all about Wordpress, her journey from IT technical support in the UK to running a Wordpress agency with employees in a small town in British Columbia Canada.
Listen NowSeason 04 Episode 11
– Jun 08, 2021
46:04
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Learn all about Owen Craig's journey from novice developer to bootcamp instructor. Why he transitioned from social media manager to development, why Owen chose a bootcamp and how he later became an instructor at that same bootcamp.
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