Dev Weekly Newsletter
August 29th, 2025
Including a brief video presentation featuring:
Important Announcements of the Week:
➞ HAPPY LABOR DAY ON SEPTEMBER 1ST: OPTIONAL WORKDAY FOR DEV LEADS
With September just around the corner, Labor Day is a Federal Holiday, making it an optional workday for Dev Team Leads. While some of us may check in during the long weekend, please note we may not be as available for support on Monday. We hope you all enjoy the holiday and take a well-deserved break!
*** If you need clarification or assistance with any of the above announcements, feel free to reach out to your Dev Leads. ***
Weekly Tips From Your Leads
Nick
If your website needs to support multiple languages, there are a few key steps to make sure the design stays seamless across every version.
Step 1: If you receive a
template that already includes a second language,
remove that language from the settings first.
Step 2: Complete the design of your site, making sure all dynamic pages are connected and all project notes have been applied.
Step 3: Re-add the second language to your site and place the language toggle widget where it should appear.
Step 4: Verify that all pages have been translated and that the design displays correctly in every language.
Step 5:
If there are any collaboration notes or major changes,
update them on the primary site and retranslate the second-language pages as needed.
Sophie
I was training new team members this week, but I'll be back soon with more helpful tips! :)
Carissa
Top 3 Things to Know About ADA Compliance
- High color contrast → Ensure text stands out from the background so it’s readable
- Scalable text → Text stays readable at 200% zoom without breaking the layout.
- Color-blind friendly → Use colors that are easy to distinguish for color-blind users; be mindful of color choices.
Joe
Don’t Overlook Your PAGE META TITLES!
This week’s tip is all about the importance of
optimizing your page meta titles. While it may seem like a
small detail, it plays a
crucial role in boosting SEO and
enhancing the technical foundation of your website.
Don’t let this key element slip through the cracks!
John
REMEMBER TO
Match
Your
Navigation Colors
to the
Logo
It’s easy to overlook the navigation bar when building a site, but its colors play a big role in how polished everything looks. If the navigation's theme colors don’t connect with the logo, the site can feel a little off.
Always take a moment to match the navigation colors to the logo palette. It makes the design feel more intentional and helps the whole site look cohesive and professional.
