AODA at 10 - We're Still on the Path
Allegedly, we're halfway there. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was introduced in 2005 with the goal of making the…
Facebook's New Way to 'See' Photos for the Blind, Visually Impaired
Facebook offers its users a window into the worlds of their friends, families, and colleagues. However, for visually impaired and blind users, that…
Email Workflows Every eCommerce Retailer Should Be Sending
You may have heard that email marketing is dying (or that it is already dead). That’s far from the truth—email marketing is still a powerful sales…
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…
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…
Accessible UX Research Means All Voices, Ideas, and Needs, Can Be Heard
The point of user research is to ensure that you hear the voices of your users and use that information to inform your solutions. Seems pretty simple…
This is Sparta: Fighting the Battle for Quality Blogs
A couple of days ago, a reporter friend of mine asked “Are blogs dead?” People were quick to respond positively or negatively, but I think the…
Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Corporate
Recently, a friend and colleague of mine who works in public relations and social media south of the border posed a question: Do you still blog? It's…
Content Matters - Five Ways to Keep Content Fresh
It all seems so simple, doesn't it? The key to developing a website is to develop quality content that meets your customers' needs. But, for many…
An Engaging Site Leads to an Award Nomination
Earlier this week, Digital Echidna was named a finalist in the 2017 Acquia Engage Awards for its work on the SUNY Oneonta website. In total, over 200…