Observations from my First Hackathon
Hackathons. These marathon computer-programming competitions generally involve spending the day (or days) with strangers, forming teams around a…
How Your English Teachers Negatively Impacted Your Web Experience Today
There’s writing. And then there’s writing for the web. While the foundations of each share identical roots, it’s in the application where they differ…
To Use Image Links, or Not to Use Image Links...
Successful websites have a logical navigation that allows users to quickly and easily find the information they are looking for. Usability, design and…
AODA and You: What’s in it for me?
There is no one right answer as to why you should make your Web site accessible. Throughout this series, we're trying to give you a broad perspective…
Northern Partners with Fanshawe College to Help Educate Students and the London Community
For several years, Northern and Digital Echidna have partnered with Fanshawe College to collaborate on educational initiatives that give students a…
AODA and You: Alphabet Soup -- WCAG 2.0 A or AA?
A is the best you can do right? Or is it AA? What does WCAG 2.0 mean again? And what do I really need to do by Jan. 1, 2014 – if anything? What’s the…
Caring or Opportunism? How to Do the Right Thing
There’s a fine line between genuine sympathy and the perception of opportunism. Even if your heart is in the right place, public opinion can become…
Ensure Your Presentation Complements - Not Competes With - Your Message
When you want to deliver your message, make sure you're thinking of the entire presentation. It's not just the message that matters, but the packaging…
18 Must-Have UX Features for Every eCommerce Store
The goal of every eCommerce website is simple on the surface: drive more sales. There’s a lot that goes into making that a reality. One of the most…
2021 Year in Review
From achieving ground-breaking results for our clients, receiving several prestigious accolades, welcoming more than 70 new Northerners, and launching…