Social Media 2012 – The Year in Review Part II – The Good
Yesterday, I discussed my top five negative trends in social networking, but that’s no way to end a year. Today, for my final post of 2012, I want to…
Learning the Foundations of Persuasive Content
Whether you're writing a theatre review or product copy for the web, the goal is the same -- to be persuasive. And the basic foundational elements to…
COPE-ing with Copy 201: Does Size Matter?
Last week, I gave you the intro. Now, let’s get into the nitty gritty on how to COPE with content! So how much copy is too much? It all depends on the…
Preserve Universal Analytics and GA4 Data Before the Deadline
Need to Know Access to historical Universal Analytics data will end on July 1, 2024 Businesses that wish to save their UA data need to choose a route…
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…
The ABCs (and D) of AODA Compliance with a 2021 Deadline Approaching
It seemed like ages ago that I wrote the first of a four-part series on AODA compliance from a web perspective. This piece, published on March 20…
Two Sessions Not To Miss At IslandoraCon
Drupal development firms often work with clients who are using Islandora to manage their digital asset repositories. So when Islandora 8 was released…
Northern Recognized by Retail Insider as a Top eCommerce Agency in Canada
Retail Insider, one of Canada’s leading retail industry publications, recently recognized Northern as one of the best eCommerce agencies in the…
Consultative Selling: Laying the Groundwork Today to Solve Tomorrow's Problems
Some of you may remember the seminal film Glengarry Glen Ross, which featured so many incredible performances and memorable lines, such as Alec…
How to Succeed in Editing without Really Trying: A Primer in Surviving (and Thriving in) the Approval Process
There are three words that make business writers cringe. More than “ Can you spin this to make it sound good?”; more than “We really need a blog post…