Changelog: LiteratureGeek.com Tagging System Changelog: LiteratureGeek.com Tagging System Version 1.1 - February 1, 2026 Updates to Reflect Recent Website Improvements This release updates the tagging system to align with recent LiteratureGeek.com website maintenance including broken link fixes, accessibility enhancements, and logo/design updates. What’s New Enhanced Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance) browse-tags.html: ✨ Added skip navigation link for keyboard users ✨ Improved focus indicators on all interactive elements ✨ Added proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML5 structure ✨ Enhanced color contrast ratios for better readability ✨ Added role attributes (banner, main, contentinfo) ✨ Improved meta description for SEO Key Features: Skip to main content link (visible on keyboard focus) 3px black outline on focused tag buttons 2px outline on form inputs when focused Semantic HTML with proper landmark regions Screen reader friendly structure Website Maintenance & Health implementation-guide.md additions: 📋 New Phase 8: Website Maintenance & Health 🔗 Link integrity management strategies 🔍 Automated link checking with linkchecker ♿ Comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA compliance checklist 🎨 Logo and branding consistency guidelines ⚡ Performance optimization recommendations 🔒 Security considerations for tag URLs Maintenance Features: Regular link checking schedule (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual) Broken link prevention strategies Redirect handling for changed tags 404 error page recommendations Accessibility testing tools and procedures Testing & Quality Assurance Enhanced testing checklist: Expanded from 17 to 40+ test items New accessibility testing section Cross-browser testing requirements Responsive design checkpoints Performance benchmarks SEO validation Documentation Updates README.md: Added “Recent Website Updates” section Documented accessibility features Listed design update considerations Clarified link integrity approach Technical Details Accessibility Improvements HTML Structure Changes: <!-- Added skip link --> <a href="#main-content" class="skip-link">Skip to main content</a> <!-- Semantic landmarks --> <header role="banner">...</header> <main id="main-content" role="main">...</main> <footer role="contentinfo">...</footer> CSS Enhancements: /* Skip link styles */ .skip-link { position: absolute; top: -40px; /* Hidden by default */ } .skip-link:focus { top: 0; /* Visible on focus */ } /* Improved focus indicators */ .tag-button:focus { outline: 3px solid #000; outline-offset: 2px; } Link Management Tools Recommended Tools: linkchecker (Python) - Comprehensive link validation axe-core (Node.js) - Automated accessibility testing pa11y (Node.js) - CI/CD accessibility integration Browser DevTools - Manual accessibility audits Performance Optimizations Suggested Implementations: Minify CSS and JavaScript for production Lazy loading for large tag lists Browser caching headers CDN for static assets HTML compression Migration Notes From Version 1.0 to 1.1 For Existing Implementations: Update browse-tags.html: Replace with new version (includes accessibility features) Or manually add skip link and ARIA attributes Update focus styles in CSS Implement Link Checking: Install linkchecker: pip install linkchecker Set up automated weekly checks Create redirect file for any changed tag URLs Run Accessibility Audit: Test with keyboard navigation Use automated tools (axe, pa11y) Verify color contrast Test with screen reader Update Testing Process: Use expanded checklist from implementation-guide.md Add accessibility testing to workflow Implement cross-browser testing Breaking Changes: None - All changes are additive and backward compatible Recommended Actions: Review and implement Phase 8 from implementation guide Run full site accessibility audit Set up automated link checking Update any custom styling to maintain focus visibility File Changes Modified Files browse-tags.html Added skip navigation link Enhanced semantic HTML structure Improved focus styles Added meta description Total additions: ~30 lines implementation-guide.md New Phase 8 section (~200 lines) Enhanced testing checklist (~50 lines) Total additions: ~250 lines README.md New “Recent Website Updates” section (~40 lines) Total additions: ~40 lines Unchanged Files thematic-analysis.md (no changes needed) sample-tag-assignments.md (no changes needed) Compatibility Browser Support Chrome/Edge 90+ Firefox 88+ Safari 14+ Mobile Safari (iOS 14+) Mobile Chrome (Android 10+) Screen Reader Support NVDA (Windows) JAWS (Windows) VoiceOver (macOS/iOS) TalkBack (Android) Assistive Technology Keyboard-only navigation ✓ Voice control ✓ Switch access ✓ Magnification software ✓ Testing Recommendations Before Deployment Accessibility Testing: # Run automated checks axe https://literaturegeek.com/tags pa11y https://literaturegeek.com/tags Link Validation: # Check all links linkchecker https://literaturegeek.com Manual Testing: Navigate entire page with keyboard Test with screen reader Verify color contrast Check mobile responsiveness Cross-Browser: Test in all supported browsers Verify on mobile devices Check tablet layouts After Deployment Monitor Analytics: Track tag page engagement Monitor bounce rates Check accessibility metrics Regular Audits: Weekly: New content links Monthly: Full site link check Quarterly: Accessibility audit Annually: Comprehensive review Known Issues None at this time. Feedback & Contributions If you discover accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvements: Test the issue in multiple browsers Document the specific WCAG criterion (if applicable) Provide screenshots or screen reader output Note your testing environment Credits Version 1.1 Updates: Claude (Anthropic) Based on feedback regarding: Recent LiteratureGeek.com website maintenance Original Version (1.0): Claude (Anthropic) Site Owner: Dr. Amanda Wyatt Visconti License Same as Version 1.0 - Provided for use with LiteratureGeek.com blog. May be adapted for other blogs with attribution. Last Updated: February 1, 2026 Version: 1.1 Changes: +320 lines (accessibility, maintenance, testing)