Ben Robertson articles - 10 total
The Sneaky Total Blocking Time Issue That PageSpeed Insights Didn’t Catch
For months, I was plagued by a performance issue on ColorBliss. PageSpeed Insights reported 100+...
Web Performance Resources for Front End Developers
One of the best ways to level up your front end development career is choosing one or more areas to...
Color Swatches in Storybook
One thing I had wanted in Storybook for a while was color swatches of all the colors we are using in...
The Myth of Inaccessible React
On Twitter, in Slack, on Discord, or in IRC, or wherever you hang out on the internet, you may have h...
The Cover Letter that Got Me a Remote Front End Developer Job
Some people seem to think you can skip the cover letter on job applications. I think they see it as...
Designing Layouts for Screen Readers
It’s easy to think about a layout as being a primarily visual concern. The header goes up top, the si...
A Short Guide to Screen Reader Friendly Code
If you want to have an accessible website you have to make sure it works with screen readers. What...
4 Principles for Getting Started with Website Accessibility
Getting started with web accessibility can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Here are four simple (and fun!) tips to improve accessibility today.
Lazy Loading Video Based on Connection Speed
A while back I was involved in redesigning the Up&Up website from the ground up. The team wanted...
How to Write Accessible JavaScript
You’re wrapping up a web project and just as you’re putting the finishing touches you get sent a list...