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…
This is Sparta: Fighting the Battle for Quality Blogs
A couple of days ago, a reporter friend of mine asked “Are blogs dead?” People were quick to respond positively or negatively, but I think the…
Northern Named One of the Best Workplaces in Canada 2025
Last night, the Northern team had the honour of attending the 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada awards ceremony - an evening filled with inspiration…
Humans only please ...
In today’s world of excess spam and "bot" (robot) traffic, one line of defense is using CAPTCHA. CAPTCHA ( Completely Automated Public Turing Test to…
Is Justin.tv Better Than YouTube?
YouTube is the industry leader for pre-recorded online video, but Justin.tv claims to be the innovator in online LIVE streaming video. Justin.tv uses…
Design For Your Users - Not Yourself!
Who is your target audience? What do you want your target audience to do? It’s unfortunate that many web designers don’t consider these two extremely…
Creative Solutions for Innovation 150 Challenges
[Editor's note: As we approach Canada Day and our celebration of 150 years of Confederation, we thought it'd be a perfect time to talk about one of…
Elements of Team Success: Building the Right Roster
When it comes to sports and business, there are a lot of parallels for what it takes to make a great team. Team success comes from having the right…
A Look Back at Drupal MidCamp
Last week Andrew wrote about how Echidna was all-in for Drupal MidCamp in Chicago, IL. Today, Fatima Khalid shares her impressions of the trip, the…
Tech Gifts for Christmas 2009
With only a few days left before Christmas – here are some great tech related items sure to inspire envy in others: Panasonic 103 inch TV TH-103PF9UK…