Is Social Media An Addiction?
I recently read an article listing “ 20 Ways to Tell If You Use Social Media Too Much” and a few of my favourite posts were: You are going to spend…
Accessibility Matters - Are Retroactive Obligations Realistic?
When it comes to accessibility, we all know what should be done. But those scenarios exist in a Utopian world that doesn't actually exist. The…
Ensuring Your Accordion Is In Tune With Your Audience, Content
I’m half French Canadian. I married into a family heavy on Newfoundlanders. And I work in the digital field, with a heavy focus on web design…
The Google Phone (gPhone) Cometh ...
Is the wait finally over for the Google mobile phone? Leaked only a few days ago - Google is doing it again, and making us rethink how we access…
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…
Digital Echidna COVID-19 Update
Out of an abundance of caution and to support efforts being undertaken at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government, Digital Echidna…
Trolling Through the Muck Can Lead to Business Gold
Sometimes you have to sift through the muck to find that nugget of gold. So before you outright dismiss someone as a quote-unquote troll, you may want…
Lay Down the Law to Keep the Trolls at Bay
Common courtesy is not always that common – especially when it comes to Internet discourse. While some so-called trolls enjoy playing games with your…
To Use Image Links, or Not to Use Image Links...
Successful websites have a logical navigation that allows users to quickly and easily find the information they are looking for. Usability, design and…
Accessibility Lessons from Robert Munsch
Let's celebrate the birth of an icon and explore how his lessons continue to resonate in the world of accessibility. The beloved storyteller and…