Missing the Forest for the Tweets
It's one of the great self-imposed challenges of our times -- we're so focused on being first that we forget about the importance of being best. Our…
O Canada -- Why Echidnas Stand on Guard for Thee
Canada Day is fast approaching – and as Canadians we have so much to celebrate. I believe that Canada’s greatest strength is its diversity. We have…
A Day (or Two) in the Life of a Drupal Camp
Last week I shared with you some high-level thoughts about why I enjoy attending Drupal events. Now, for those of you who haven't had an opportunity…
The Frustrations About 'Working Around' Accessibility
The point of accessibility is for users with a variety of needs to use your product. It is not simply to satisfy a federal regulation. If that’s all a…
Experience an Event From the Comfort of Your Computer Chair!
Last week London hosted the DIG London Conference 2009. DIG London is the information hub for the digital interactive gaming industry in Ontario…
Why I Drank the Blue Kool-Aid
This month I celebrate one year at Digital Echidna. Over these past 12 months I've worked with clients exclusively on Drupal solutions. I've…
Are You There Mandi Fields? It’s Me, Digital Echidna
Inspired by several other local businesses and organizations, we have committed to the 2019 United Way Tampon Tuesday campaign. This means, over the…
Does Your Business Have a Social Media Voice? - Let's Build One!
In business, social media has grown from an “I know we should be using it” attitude to "It's an essential component of any online strategy"…
Does Your Twitter Account Suck - Big Time!?
I consider myself an enthusiastic Twitter user. To me there is nothing worse than seeking out or coming across a Twitter account (especially a…
Local Efforts Can Lead to Global Impact - Open-Source Lessons
One of the best things about working in open-source technology -- and, in our case, Drupal specifically -- is the fact that your local efforts can…