A Tale of Two Keynotes
A recent story about the iRobot Roomba vacuum collecting and selling data about their owners homes reminded me of two different presentations I was…
Understanding Accessibility - The Challenge with Acronyms Like A11Y
Accessibility covers a variety of topics, but the overriding goal of all its efforts is that you want to make content as easy as possible to…
Welcome to the Hallway Track, A New Approach to Conferences
I have been in customer service and sales for 20 years, 10 of those at Digital Echidna. In this time I have been to my share of conferences and…
Northern Commerce Acquires Digital Echidna
For Immediate Release: London, ON — July 31, 2020 — Two of North America’s leading digital agencies, Northern Commerce and Digital Echidna, have…
Write Compelling PPC Ads
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising is a very common “ buzzword” used in the online marketing industry today. Sure, a website is a great starting point to…
Execution at dawn photos only serve to kill interest, excitement
It goes without saying, but content that's complemented with visuals can dramatically improve its look and feel, not to mention its ability to attract…
Northern and Fanshawe College Collaborate on Educational Initiatives
Northern has partnered with Fanshawe College for several years to bring students web development education and agency experience. This year, Northern…
Accessibility Matters - Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared in a disaster is essential for anyone, but having a disability means that particular considerations need to be made. Fortunately, there…
Not So Black and White - Or Black and Blue or White and Gold
Is it blue and black or is it white and gold? The answer doesn't matter; the fact that the question exists at all is fascinating and something to keep…