Accessible Hiring: Right Idea; Historically Wrong Approach
Today marks the end of Disability Employment Awareness Month. And as much as Digital Echidna as a company and I, individually, are strongly involved…
Putting the Info Back into Infographics
Infographics must die. At least that was the feeling I expressed a few months ago on Twitter. It was a visceral reaction to my frustration with…
Making Space at the Table Key to an Accessible Ontario
Accessibility is a part of a larger commitment to diversity -- one that, as a society, can allow us to grow, adapt, and thrive based upon a foundation…
Love Local: Echidna Staff Recommendations
Local businesses give a community its flavour. When you personally know the people behind the business or are buying local products and services, you…
Focus Your Writing
I’m often asked by clients, where do I begin writing my web copy? How do I get started? Whether you’re writing for the web or you’re writing a 20 page…
2020 Year in Review
From achieving record-breaking results, working with best-in class retailers and partners, participating in multiple charitable initiatives and…
Quality, Not Quantity, Should be the Focus
I still blame high school English teachers. Despite our societal move towards quick, easily digestible, and readily accessible content structures…
Incoming Links and SEO
At Echidna, we’re often asked by clients – does adding a “Links” section or a “Resources” section to my website increase my website’s ranking in…
Inaccessible Content Can Leave a Lasting - and Negative - Impression on Your Customers
We've all had a less-than-perfect customer service experience: a surly customer service rep on the phone, poor workmanship that a company won't…
Drupal 8 - Accessibility Now; Supporting Continued Accessibility in the Future
Because we just couldn’t get enough, we’re going to extend our month-long focus on accessibility for a couple more weeks! After all, there’s so much…