Accessibility Matters - Exploring the Hows and Whens of Alternative Text
The most frustrating part of accessing the web as a blind user, in my opinion, is images. Whether they're infographics or pictures used to add a…
Missing the Forest for the Tweets
It's one of the great self-imposed challenges of our times -- we're so focused on being first that we forget about the importance of being best. Our…
A Not-By-The-Book Guide to Copywriting and Editing
I firmly believe that if you want to improve your writing and editing skills, you have to take a not-by-the-book approach to skills development…
It's iPhone Day!
Today is the day many Canadians have been waiting for – the release of the iPhone4 in Canada! Now depending on how tech savvy you are or how much you…
Defining Consent (Both Expressed and Implied) -- Canada's Anti-Spam Laws Simplified and Demystified
At the core of Canada's anti-Spam laws, which come into effect July 1, 2014, is the word "consent." Essentially, as we discussed yesterday in our…
Explore, Validate, and Build Your New Advertising Channel Strategy for Q4 Success
The paid media landscape is changing, and now more than ever, it's essential to determine touchpoints consumers have with your brand to identify and…
AODA and You: First-Hand Answers to Who and Why?
To paraphrase Wilford Brimley, the best reason to ensure your Web site is accessible is simple: “ It’s the right thing to do.” But if you're a…
Chatbots vs. Conversational Agents: Using AI to Overcome Obstacles in Public Service
Need to Know Many Public Service clients need sophisticated conversational agents rather than basic chatbots to save time and costs, and improve user…