The Business of Politics and Religion: Is it Taboo?
There's an old adage that states one should never discuss religion, politics, or money in polite company. But does it -- and should it -- still hold…
A Super Bowl Game Plan For Content that Scores
As a football fan (both three-down and four-down versions), watching the Super Bowl is something I enjoy doing, with or without a rooting interest…
It's Not Too Early to Talk Drupal 9.0
It has been 16 months since Drupal 8 was officially released and we have launched a number of sites and upgraded others, leading the way in the…
A Slam-Dunk Content Approach
While there are no sure things in appealing to your customers, working towards taking higher-percentage shots can help to make your efforts less about…
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…
Reviewing, Reporting, Communications - Six Foundational Items that Transcend All
A few weeks ago, I had the honour of teaching a class at Western's Faculty of Information & Media Studies. The instructor, Dan Brown, is a friend of…
Some "Friendly" Advice About Accessibility and Inclusion
Just over a year ago, I wrote about the importance of having accessible options for service providers when persons with disabilities aren’t able to…
Captioning -- How Not to Get Lost in Translation
For many organizations, a video is a great way to introduce clients to your business. It provides a quick overview, helps people visualize the…
Sharing Knowledge Helps Us Find the Answers
A few of us over the years on this blog have pulled out the old “a rising tide lifts all boats” adage. There’s a reason why axioms like this exist --…