Don’t Find Your Voice. Refine It. Your Brand Should Not Be a Costume
Last night was Hallowe’en. Kids and adults alike dressed up, affected new mannerisms and appearances, and enjoyed the evening. And, at the end of the…
Open Source, Open Science, Open Data, and the Future: Part Three 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…
A Recipe for UX Success
Delivering a satisfying digital solution using UX research is no different than cooking a meal for a crowd -- you need to know the audience, have the…
How to Reduce eCommerce Friction to Build Lasting Customer Relationships
Need to Know eCommerce friction can be defined as anything that makes it harder for shoppers to complete a purchase, including complicated checkouts…
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…
Ask Echidna: Delivering Bad News
From the Ask Echidna mailbag we received this question from Ben A., "Is there a good way to deliver bad news in business?" It's an important question…
Paving the Way -- What Would You Tell Your 16-Year-Old Wannabe Developer Self?
If you could do it all over again, what route would you take to get you where you are now? What decisions and actions would help smooth out those…
How to Turn Your Holiday Data Into Year-Round Sales
Need to Know Fifty percent of holiday shoppers will try out new brands, and 40% will return to familiar retailers during the holidays, creating ample…
How To Make Working From Home Work
In light of recent events and to support the health of our 80-plus member team, earlier this week Digital Echidna implemented a temporary all-staff…
Your Best May Not Be Enough - Managing Customer/Corporate Conflict Online
We often talk about how businesses should respond to customers online. We talk about establishing action plans, response protocols, and single-points…