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You like sticky menus because if a page is long, people can still get to them. But there are definitely problems, as @adambsilver shows. adamsilver.io/blog/the-probl…

"...there’s nothing tiny about the power of microcopy. These tiny — often overlooked — bits of text can make or mar an interface." uxplanet.org/tiny-words-mat…

"Fast page loading is so last year… you should be thinking about instant page loads!" calendar.perfplanet.com/2022/fast-is-g…

With blend modes, you can create some amazing effects in CSS. Brad Woods talks you through them and what you can do. garden.bradwoods.io/notes/css/blen…

Is it a good idea to change browser scrollbars with CSS? @ericwbailey points out the accessibility issues. ericwbailey.website/published/dont…

You might not like them, but cookie consent banners are here to stay. But did you know they could hurt your site's accessibility? @_marcusherrmann studies them for @smashingmag. smashingmagazine.com/2023/04/potent…

"Do you like feeling besieged? Enjoy sensory bombardment? Revel in obnoxious interruptions? Have I got the internet for you! No, it’s not the ’90s golden age of pop-ups. It’s today’s hell!" theverge.com/tech/23653544/…

Getting a headache from all the bright colour combinations on the web? Maybe a muted colour palette might be better for you. uxmatters.com/mt/archives/20…

"We’re entering into dangerous territory here, and it needs to be said that the tech industry isn’t helping matters." @parismarx on how new tech isn't going to rescue us. disconnect.blog/p/we-dont-need…

"It’s a place that welcomes visitors, respects them, and does its utmost to delight them. It ... focuses on delivering a lightning-fast experience with truly helpful content." Karolina Szczur on the Calm Web. calibreapp.com/blog/calm-web

You've heard about semantic HTML, but what exactly is it and how does it help? @A11YProject explains. a11yproject.com/posts/what-is-…

"KNIT GROTESK is a typeface by Rüdiger Schlömer specifically made for hand knitting. It is the outcome of his investigations in typographic knitting, on which he published the book, ;Pixel, Patch und Pattern. Typeknitting'." printmag.com/type-tuesday/k…

"When employees know their performance is being measured by the rules of productivity software, they become motivated to prioritize emails and messages over their core work." hbr.org/2023/01/manage…

Why is a 5-star review system the standard? What else could we be using? Darren Yeo investigates for @uxdesigncc. uxdesign.cc/a-war-on-stars…

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Is it possible to get gorgeous stroke effects for text in CSS? Rob O'Leary investigates for @LogRocket. blog.logrocket.com/create-beautif…

Is it possible that, some day, we can get rid of nested tables for email? As @hypeddev points out, it might be happening soon. Kind of. fullystacked.net/posts/modern-h…

With CSS Tip, you can learn little bits of CSS every day! css-tip.com

Did you know you could lay out circular text in CSS? @jh3yy is here to show you how. dev.to/jh3y/circular-…

"You wonder, shouldn’t ethics be intrinsically integrated into how we create products and serve society?" Bas Wallet on who should take responsibility for digital ethics. uxdesign.cc/who-should-tak…