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User-First Higher Ed Site

We recently wrapped an intensive discovery and research project with Loyola University Chicago, led by our very own User Research Director,...

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Why Higher Ed Websites Look Alike and How They Can Stand Out

Stories all share the same fundamental elements. They follow a narrative structure that makes it easier for readers to consume. In...

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I Was Skeptical of FAQs for 25 Years. AI Changed My Attitude.

When I started working professionally on a web development team, there were several trends that showed up on far too many...

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Start the New Year With a Cleaner, Clearer Website

If you’ve been thinking, “I really need to get my content organized this year…,” you’re probably right. And with AI crawling...

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How to Draft Accessible Content for the Web

Web users are diverse, and this means that the content published on a website must be accessible to meet everyone’s needs....

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Reimagining the College Program Finder

Working closely with over 50 higher ed institutions for the past 20+ years, we understand their users and their goals, specifically...

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The Secret Sauce of Animated Video Production

Blending talent, time, and teamwork into a tantalizing treat. High-quality animated video isn’t just playing around with the latest software. And...

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Words In Favor of Brevity

Brevity is a struggle when there is so much to say. Digital Wave can help you with content strategy informed by your user’s needs - and provide some tips for promoting brevity with your content teams.

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University Website Summertime Checklist

School’s out for summer! But not forever. Students may have flipped their tassels and teachers may be off writing their books,...