Improving Site Performance: A New Hope For Fast Sites
A slow site has negative impacts on search engine optimization, can increase bounce rate, and reduce site conversions. Taking a surgical approach and…
Smooth Out Choppy Waters on a Rising Tide
We spend years building up our expertise through hard work, education, and on-the-job learning. And while some people choose to hoard their knowledge…
We Have the Will to Give; Resolve to Do Something
Supporting your community can be easy -- where it becomes hard is when we overthink things. But there’s always hope because, once you get involved, it…
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…
Investing in Excellence Puts London on Drupal Map
Top 15? We'll take it! Because, when it comes to Drupal, we're committed to being the best -- and seeing the Digital Echidna name amongst the globe's…
First-Time Presenting at Drupal’s “Show,” but Prepared to Swing for the Fences
To paraphrase John Fogerty, “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play [clap, clap-clap] today. Put me in coach, I’m ready to play today. Look at me, I can…
Intranet Introspection: Communication and Preparation
To date we've discussed a number of steps to make your Intranet launch successful. From understanding requirements to gathering information to…
User Experience -- No Magic, No Snake Oil, Just Data and Effort-Driven Results
User Experience is such a broad topic that it can often feel confusing to people not immersed in it. And, unfortunately, the world of web optimization…
How Beta-Testing Led To A Better Customer Experience
This blog contains excerpts taken from the VTA/Digital Echidna session panel held at Bay Area Drupal Camp 2019. Santa Clara Valley Transportation…
Design For Your Users - Not Yourself!
Who is your target audience? What do you want your target audience to do? It’s unfortunate that many web designers don’t consider these two extremely…