Business Continuity Planning: An Ounce of Prevention
Certain things aren’t so fun to write. Wills, for example, are one thing that people tend to put off. After all, few people like to think about their…
When to call a Drupal Expert for an Islandora Project
There’s an old adage that states, “No man is an island.” I’d like to paraphrase that and say no Islandora is an island either, as while a complete…
How To Proceed Without In-Person Discovery
What a difference a month, or so, makes right? The old adage states that necessity is the mother of invention -- and travel restrictions and physical…
Three Social Trends; Three Valuable Lessons
OK, we are officially in 2017 now, but it still feels right to look back on the 2016 that was and continue our review of the past year -- and the…
Islandora and Drupal: Part Two of an Interview with Mark Leggott
Digital Echidna will be attending Islandoracon 2017 in Hamilton, ON from May 15-19th. As we prepare, we’re pleased to present part two of a three-part…
Putting Automation to Work for You and Your clients
There is an old saying that “you shouldn’t work for a computer, a computer should work for you.” I know we often get frustrated with those daily…
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…
COPE-ing with Copy 101 – The Long and the Short of It
There’s one question people invariably ask when it comes to copy: “How long should I write?” You can ask a hundred different people and you’ll likely…
How To Ask Your Visitors For Personal Info
If you're like most businesses, your website is regularly asking visitors for their personal info - as part of a registration, payment, or contact…
Cast Too Wide a Net and Valuable Fish will Slip Through
As any angler worth his or her salt knows, if you’re not using the right bait and equipment, it’s far more difficult to catch fish. And, when it comes…