Off Target: Lessons in Knowing Your Market
Lessons one through 131: know your market. I'm sure you've been inundated with Target-related news and analysis. Everyone and their uncle is champing…
Spooktober: Scary Tales of Online Presentations
Later this week, I’ll be presenting at the Bay Area Drupal Camp (BADCamp). But instead of waking up and looking out of a hotel window at the sprawling…
The (Sometimes) Inexact Science of Measurement
I was at a shortlist presentation yesterday when asked about web success metrics and examples of successful metrics that we've helped some of our…
Generating Content Ideas Should Never Be Random
Fake it 'til you make it? It's debatable as to whether or not it works. But when it comes to creating content that resonates, it's better to wait for…
Captioning -- How Not to Get Lost in Translation
For many organizations, a video is a great way to introduce clients to your business. It provides a quick overview, helps people visualize the…
How to Drive Engagement & Results with Performance Creative: 4 Pillars for a Winning Strategy
When it comes to vying for consumers’ attention, the competition has never been more fierce. According to Forbes, the average person sees between 6…
Six Grand Masters Proves We’re No Flash in the Pan -- And That’s Just the Start!
Over half of Digital Echidna is currently in the Music City taking in the sights and sounds of DrupalCon. But it’s not all fun and games -- there’s a…
Opportunity Doesn't Always Knock, Sometimes You Have to Listen and Go Towards It
Sometimes the most valuable conversations about your business don't even involve you. If you're not aware about how to effectively eavesdrop on these…
COPE-ing with Copy 301: The Devil’s in the Details
When it comes to truly embracing the COPE ideal, the devil truly is in the details. And by changing your perspective of content from being one…
Why Buying Likes Will Hurt Your Brand: Caveat Emptor
“So you’re thinking about buying Instagram followers…” That was the subject line of an email that I received from a reputable social media aggregator…