AODA and You: Putting Your Site to the Test
Whether you're developing your site on your own, or maintaining one that's been developed on your behalf, it's always good practice to regularly test…
A 1.0 World versus a 2.0 World
I recently attended a Communications Workshop where I had the pleasure of listening to Ira Basen of CBC, speak about the differences between a 1.0 and…
Window-Eyes' Shutting Causes Challenges, Changes for Users
Last week marked the end of a long-standing text-to-speech engine, Window-Eyes. More than two decades after its creation, this commercial screen…
Virtual DrupalCon, the Driesnote, and the Power of Easy
Last month was the first virtual DrupalCon. There was trepidation about how well the community’s signature event would translate to the virtual space…
Northern Attended DrupalCon 2022 in Portland, Oregon
Attending DrupalCon is essential to us as an agency that builds digital experiences with Drupal.
Tips to Ensure Your Advertising (or Campaign) Sign Doesn’t Effectively Say “Stop”
It’s election season in our hometown of London, ON -- actually, it’s been election season since May 9th (we just seem to go from one [provincial] to…
Northern Announces Charitable Partnership with Lead to Change Foundation, Committing $150K
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LONDON, ON - February 24, 2022 - Northern Commerce, an integrated digital solutions agency for brands navigating digital…
UX for Health Care Websites: Putting the patient first
Every organization has a story to tell. Hospitals bring something particularly inspirational to the table. However, there’s a fine line between…
Digital U for a Digital You -- A Beginner’s Guide to APIs
If you're in the Web world, chances are you've heard the term API – but what does it mean? Many simply nod, smile, and move on to the next topic, but…
Why Support Level Agreements Can Help Insure Your Website’s Future
There’s an old adage that says something to the effect of, “you don’t need insurance… until you need it.” Whether it’s home or renter’s, auto, or life…