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…
Putting the Focus on Your End User
We have a simple adage when it comes to understanding customer needs, desires, and challenges – if you want to know what they want, just ask. Yet too…
How Beta-Testing Led To A Better Customer Experience
This blog contains excerpts taken from the VTA/Digital Echidna session panel held at Bay Area Drupal Camp 2019. Santa Clara Valley Transportation…
Still Haven't Found What You're Looking For? Focus Less on Searchability and More on Findability
Anything is searchable. The key to success is making it findable. And while X may no longer mark the spot, understanding what markers work -- and the…
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…
Behind the Drupal Curtains at MWDS
In the past, I’ve told you why I feel Drupal Camps are a great experience. Today, I’d like to share why I think development summits ( Dev Days as they…
Making Mentorships Matter: Tips for A Productive Relationship
Making a mentoring relationship meaningful can be a challenge. As a mentor, it can be difficult to juggle your own work while also helping someone…
Accessibility Awareness is Great, But Action Makes it Matter
Awareness is great, but without action it does little. Today marks the seventh Global Accessibility Awareness Day. And while a trending hashtag is all…
Nominations Are Great, but the Work is, Honestly, its Own Reward
There’s a line that you hear repeated ad nauseam during awards season. The ol’ “It’s an honour just to be nominated.” And that’s true -- eventually…