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…
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…
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…
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…
An Engaging Site Leads to an Award Nomination
Earlier this week, Digital Echidna was named a finalist in the 2017 Acquia Engage Awards for its work on the SUNY Oneonta website. In total, over 200…
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…
Recognition, Truth, Engagement - Three Benefits of an Effective Intranet
If our collective COVID-19 experience has taught us anything, it’s that having access to reliable, updated information is integral -- and, maybe even…
Does Knowing How to Cut With a Scalpel - Make You a Surgeon?
Social Media gives you, or your company, a unique opportunity to get your message out to the masses - but does anyone care what you are saying? Social…
Flash and Your Target Audience
In a recent blog we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using images or Flash as part of your website’s navigation structure. SEO Search…
Inaccessible Content Can Leave a Lasting - and Negative - Impression on Your Customers
We've all had a less-than-perfect customer service experience: a surly customer service rep on the phone, poor workmanship that a company won't…