Celebrate Drupal 8
Today we celebrate the launch of Drupal 8 -- the newest version of the world's premiere content management system. We're happy to join the rest of the…
The Benefits of Open-Source? It's Right There in Black and White (House)
Looking for validation that open-source is the way of the future? Look no further than our neighbours south of the 49th as the White House reaffirmed…
Plotting Your Road Map to Online Success
Every once in a while I'm reminded of the Five Man Electrical Band -- "Signs, signs, everywhere a sign... Do this don't do that, can't you read the…
Adobe Commerce 2.4.0-2.4.3 Reach End of Support. What Now?
What You Need to Know Adobe Commerce software versions 2.4.0-2.4.3 are no longer supported as of November 28, 2022 The underlying PHP version (7.4)…
Website migration tips for marketers and content managers
We’ve written a lot about the timing and technological implications of moving from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 or 9, but maybe the tech is not what you’re…
Moving House: Why and When You’ll Want to Call in an Expert
Website migrations are a lot like moving houses. Some organizations can complete the migration themselves, but there are definite benefits to calling…
When Custom Import is a Better Choice than Migrate -- Custom Code Support and Examples
With the arrival of Drupal 8, several contributed modules -- which were previously add-ons for Drupal 7 -- received renewed attention and were…
Content Isn't King - It's Far More Foundational Than That
I recently received an email from a communications organization that I follow with the subject line, “The written word is here to stay.” I really didn…
Northern’s Approach to Public Service Partnerships
Author Titus Ferguson Senior Account Manager Public service organizations are faced with a complex set of changes, challenges, and above all, an…
This Drupal Upgrade Helped Boost Enrollment by 9% for Olympic College
Northern collaborated with Olympic College to redesign their website on Drupal 9 (now Drupal 10), with a focus on enhancing user experiences by implementing Guided Pathways principles to improve student success.