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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 14h

We had an amazing time at @webdevconf.com last Friday, and in the blog today, we wrote up our recap of all the talks of the day.
Thanks, Tey, @strange.website, @loftio.co.uk, @scott.is, @uxmichael.co, @whitep4nth3r.com, @remysharp.com, @jhey.dev, @lurkmoophy.bsky.social, and @alexolder.com!

Celebrating creativity and code at WDC2025 in Bristol | Blog | Krystal Hosting

On Friday, October 10th, Krystal was delighted to sponsor WDC2025, a one-day conference in Bristol focusing on design, development, and how to make the web a better place.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 18h

Today is World Standards Day, celebrating the international standards that are a vital component of global collaboration.
Krystal is proud to promote international standards, including our ISO27001:2022 certification.
Find out more about World Standards Day.

World Standards Day - 14th October

International Standards are a cornerstone of global collaboration, ensuring interoperability, fostering trust, and accelerating multi-stakeholder cooperation to drive sustainable development.

www.worldstandardsday.org

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 19h

Thank you! We're glad to hear it!

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 19h

Thanks, Ben! It's glad to hear we've been so helpful!
@scottygb.bsky.social – if you have any questions about our hosting, just ask!

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 1d

It’s hard writing design documents. Here are some tips, thanks to Grant Slatton.

Writing a good design document

Think of a design document like a proof in mathematics. The goal of a proof is to convince the reader that the theorem is true. The goal of a design document is to convince the reader the design is optimal given the situation.

grantslatton.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 1d

“To make accessibility last, connect it to what your company already cares about—like speed, trust, or great design. Help teams do their jobs better, not harder.”
Ted Drake on reflecting the company, rather than changing it.

Don’t Change the Company—Reflect It – ::Last-Child – Ted Drake

Accessibility | Inclusion | Belonging | DEI AF

www.last-child.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 4d

“…The World Wide Web didn’t leave us.
The World Wide Web is still here, we’re just not using it like we were. It’s not a matter of making the web simple. It doesn’t need to be complicated to allow us a free and open expression of creativity.”
Join the HTML Hobbyist movement today.

The HTML Hobbyist

Learning HTML to build your website, fanzine, or personal site.

www.htmlhobbyist.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 4d

Looking for a fun project this October?
Weird Web October is DEFINITELY for you.

Weird Web October

A challenge to try and make a website every day of October, based on the theme for each day

weirdweboctober.website

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 4d

These sites haven’t had the hype. They aren’t splashing out millions on fancy ads. There’s no huge VC-backed launch party. They’re downright boring. But they’re also impressively useful (and profitable!).

Directory of Boring Websites

www.boringwebsites.info

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 4d

We're at @webdevconf.com today! Look for Kate furiously taking notes during the talks and pick up a Krystal card at any of the tables!

Three Krystal business-card-sized flyers are sitting on a table, next to some Mindful Design stickers and some Comic Fans stickers.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 5d

Websites can be incredibly annoying. And in this article, Jakob Nielsen lists 10 UI annoyances that keep on popping up across the web to bug everyone.

Top 10 UI Annoyances

Users encounter usability annoyances daily in their computer use.

jakobnielsenphd.substack.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 5d

Did you see today's news that renewables overtook coal as the biggest source of electricity in the first half of this year?
Things are getting better, but there's still plenty of work to do. And hosting on servers powered by renewable energy is a great start – see how we do it at krystal.io/green

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 5d

You've finally thought of the perfect name for your business. But when you go to register the domain, you hit a snag: the .com is already taken.
This can feel like a setback, but instead of forcing your brand into a clunky domain just to grab a .com, why not register a .uk?

Why a .uk domain name is a great choice | Blog | Krystal Hosting

A .uk domain name can help you stand out, build trust, and even save a little money. Let’s take a closer look at why .uk could be the smarter choice for your business.

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 6d

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.

github.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 6d

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.

webdesignerdepot.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 7d

You might have noticed a change on krystalstatus.com.
If you've subscribed to receive them via email, they'll now come from [email protected] via SendGrid.
But remember – if you're ever unsure about an email that says it's from Krystal, log into the website and talk to our Support team.

Krystal Status

Latest service status for Krystal

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 7d

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 · 7d

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?

krystal.io

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 8d

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 · 8d

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.

amivora.substack.com

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 11d

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 · 11d

“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

tomgreenwood.substack.com

Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 12d

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!

Learn more:

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 · 13d

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…

tetralogical.com

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Krystal Hosting @krystal.io · 13d

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.

jamesg.blog