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…
Kekkou Desu Mr. Roboto - The Perils Of Content Automation
One of the goals of any social media/communications strategy is to actively and rapidly engage with your customer base when they reach out to you. But…
Is a Bird in the Hand Worth Burning the Bush? The Real Cost of Aggressive Communication
So... remember this experiment? Where I tilted at the virtual windmill that is The Quick-Fix, Snake-Oil-Salesman Approach to Creating Content? Well…
'Spring' Cleaning for Content - Focus on TRUST-worthiness
What to keep? What to purge? When it comes to content, the best way to evaluate is to review whether or not your content is TRUST-worthy. It may be a…
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…
Fonts, Colours Influence How Your Message is Perceived and Received
When it comes to finding the right font and colour palette for your brand the "i"s have it. And so do the "a"s, the "t"s, and the "z"s... It may seem…
COPE-ing with Copy 301: The Devil’s in the Details
When it comes to truly embracing the COPE ideal, the devil truly is in the details. And by changing your perspective of content from being one…
No Short Cut to Quality Content - Despite What the Black-Hat Snake-Oil Salesmen May Say
I have a few posts running in my head, but none have tapped that vein which allows them just to spill right out on the page. So when the Twitters…
Accessibility and Everyday Emergencies
When time is of the essence, it's important to ensure that essential interactions are available -- an issue that people with accessibility challenges…
Proud to Be One of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Inclusion
At Northern, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a community that thrives on creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all. That’s why we…