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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 14h

System Design is usually applied to only particular domains, like databases or architecture. But this limits the cross-linking opportunities. Instead, think of it as a periodic table of elements that can work together to create beautiful things.

Elements of System Design

System design is often taught through solutions specific to particular domains, such as databases, operating systems, or computer architecture, each with its own methods and vocabulary.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 18h

Customer conversion is vital, so have you thought about your text recently?
Have you thought about how it’s formatted?
Louise North has plenty of tips in Web Designer Depot. webdesignerdepot.com/how-formatti...

How Formatting Text in Web Design Increases Conversions

Want to boost your website’s conversions? The secret might just be in how you format your text! From strategic bolding and short sentences to using images, videos, and whitespace, these simple design tweaks can transform user experience and drive real results.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 1d

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 1d

There’s surprisingly quite a lot you can do with a basic href= element. @jim-nielsen.com gets into the details.

A Few Things About the Anchor Element’s href You Might Not Have Known

Writing about the big beautiful mess that is making things for the world wide web.

blog.jim-nielsen.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 1d

You love making sites, but your clients disappear until they need something fixed.
But what if you could keep your clients all year round?
What if you offered web hosting?
In the blog today, the different ways Krystal can help you expand your business by offering web hosting.

Why You Should Start Your Own Hosting Business | Blog | Krystal Hosting

You love making sites, but your clients disappear until they need something fixed. But what if you could keep your clients all year round? What if you offered web hosting?

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 2d

SVGs offer a lot of accessibility features (the scalability, for starters), but there are things you should consider implementing to get the full effect, as @a11y-collective.com demonstrates here.

Implementing Accessible SVG Elements

Master SVG accessibility: Learn techniques for ARIA roles, testing, and creating inclusive graphics that work for everyone.

www.a11y-collective.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 2d

Launching a new product or feature? Want to make sure the process is as smooth as possible?
Remove all the explainers, as Ami Vora demonstrates.

A quick product simplicity test: remove all the explainers

When I’m ready to launch a new product, one of the things I get excited about is the NUX, the New User Experience.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 5d

Sure, you could make sure your next project is lean, fast, and understandable. But like @jim-nielsen.com says, why would you want to do THAT?

How to Make Websites That Will Require Lots of Your Time and Energy

Writing about the big beautiful mess that is making things for the world wide web.

blog.jim-nielsen.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 5d

“I thought I’d share just a few things that I think make humans fitter than machines in the game of evolution, not to inflate our egos, but to give us a boost of inner confidence and remind us that we are not machines.”
-Tom Greenwood on the advantages of being human.

What do we have that AI doesn't?

Thoughts on the evolutionary advantages of being human

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 6d

Launching your new website can take weeks.

The Krystal AI Site Builder does it in minutes. Pages, images and content all included.

And it’s free with Managed WordPress plans!

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AI Site Builder | Krystal Hosting

No code. No stress. Create your own WordPress site or store instantly using simple text prompts.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 7d

The European Accessibility Act came into effect on 28 June, 2025. The directive ("just follow WCAG 2.1") isn’t too confusing, but who it applies to can be.
Thankfully, @tetralogical.com has provided a quick FAQ to explain what it is, who it affects, and what you need to do to comply.

European Accessibility Act (EAA) FAQ - TetraLogical

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) came into effect on 28 June 2025. Many of our customers have asked what impact that may have on the digital services they offer. This post provides information on…

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 7d

Having alt text on your images is wonderful. Having a little button that brings up what the alt text says is also wonderful. James works out how to do it in his blog.

Developing an alt text button for images on my website | James' Coffee Blog

Mastodon shows an Alt button in the bottom right of images that have associated alt text. This button, when clicked, shows the alt text the author has written for the image.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 8d

We’ve launched something new!

The Krystal AI Site Builder builds full WordPress sites in minutes. Pages, copy and images included.

Fast, editable and FREE with Managed WordPress hosting. Head to our site to learn more!

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 8d

Translating Your WordPress Site | Blog | Krystal Hosting

Have you been building up your multinational credibility? It seems tricky to show. But if you’re using WordPress, there are simple ways to turn your website into a multilingual masterpiece.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 8d

Today is International Translation Day, paying tribute to the hard-working people who make it easier for everyone to communicate.
And, in the blog today, we talk about how easy it is to set up your multilingual WordPress site.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 9d

If you ever want to make your website look like a train station from the 20th century, @hotpage.bsky.social is here for you with the split-flap web component.

Split Flap

Web Components On Fire

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 9d

“At no point in our process should the bottom line or the urge to be clever cloud our judgment, especially when it comes to protecting other human beings.”
Megan Legawiec on producing trauma-informed design for UX Content Collective.

Trauma-informed design for UX content | UX Content Collective

Trauma-informed design is the ability for designers to ensure no user is unnecessarily put in a position of distress.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 12d

“What if the browser were more attuned to the natural world? What if it responded to the ebb and flow of natural systems and operated more thoughtfully with the limited planetary resources available? What could browsing the green web look like, and how could we even get there?”

Reimagining the Browser for a Green Web - Branch

The web must operate within planetary limits by phasing out fossil fuels, and reducing absolute emissions across supply chains.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 12d

When you need to know how HTML elements are supported by particular screen readers, you can’t beat @tetralogical.com’s tables.

Screen reader HTML support tables - TetraLogical

With the addition of Gez Lemon to the editing team, work continues on expanding and improving the HTML and screen reader support information.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 13d

Looking for that little bit of UX to really make your app pop? UX Bites has the real-life examples you need.

1,100+ Examples of Exceptional UX

Discover the best library of UX examples that showcase ideas, tricks, experiments and nudges. Convert better and churn less by copying the pros.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 13d

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What top-level domain is right for me? | Blog | Krystal Hosting

From .com to .uk, your domain matters. Learn how to pick the right one today.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 13d

Your TLD (the bit after the dot) can make or break your domain.
Choose right and you’re easy to find.
Choose wrong and you risk being forgotten.
Learn more in our latest blog.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 14d

Have you ever been caught in a keyboard trap? Now imagine how bad it is when your only navigation system is the keyboard. @a11y-collective.com explains.

How Keyboard Traps Impact Web Accessibility

Discover how keyboard traps affect accessibility and learn practical solutions to create barrier-free web navigation.

www.a11y-collective.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 14d

Need to know exactly how big to make that LinkedIn image? Looking for the perfect compression for an Instagram ad? Media Cheat Sheet has you covered.

Media Cheat Sheet - Social Media & Ad Specs Cheat Sheet

Easily access the most accurate image and video specs for social media and digital advertising.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 15d

What might be a nice thing for you to have is a necessity for others, especially when it comes to the web. Lucy Greco explains in this blog post.

A convenience for some; necessary for others

Many people wonder why I am so passionate about accessibility, and this is my number one reason: There are so many ways that technology liberates people with disabilities. I can’t help but be upse…

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