| Northern Commerce Inc.

Islandora and Drupal Shops: the Challenges and Successes -- Part Two of an Interview with Susan Brown

Yesterday, we introduced you to the Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory (CWRC) project. Today, we share project leader Susan Brown's thoughts on…

Recognition, Truth, Engagement - Three Benefits of an Effective Intranet

If our collective COVID-19 experience has taught us anything, it’s that having access to reliable, updated information is integral -- and, maybe even…

The Five Ps in icon format and two college students looking at a laptop.

The Five Ps to Put Higher Ed Enrollment on a Pathway to Success

With over a decade of experience, with over 50 post-secondary institutions, Northern knows the five key things you need to focus on to attract…

Chatbots vs. Conversational Agents: Using AI to Overcome Obstacles in Public Service

Need to Know Many Public Service clients need sophisticated conversational agents rather than basic chatbots to save time and costs, and improve user…

Accessibility is a Journey - Long-Term Strategies to Keep You on the Right Path

The Jan. 1, 2021 deadline for AODA website compliance is fast approaching. Some may see it as an end to a 16-year effort; others appear to be treating…

A Day in the Life of an Automated Tester

In web design, the developer is commonly considered the MVP of the team. After all, they make ‘the thing’! Few people consider just how many players…

Teacher helps students with project and advising on their work.

3 UX Tips For Your Higher Ed Website

Need to Know Empathetic website design can help higher education institutions connect with tech-savvy prospective students Understanding the emotional…

On The Road With Support Manager, Jon Clemens

One of the perks of working in technology, is that it lends so many tools that allows us to connect with our colleagues and clients from anywhere in…

How Do I Know If An AdWords Campaign Will Work For Me?

The simple answer – if you’re looking to reach a target audience using specificity, keywords, key phrases and location targeting – Google AdWords is…

Open Source, the Humanities, and the Future -- Part Three of Our Talk with Susan Brown

In parts one and two of our interview with CWRC project lead Susan Brown, we've talked about establishing the need for Islandora, and why the project…