Being SMART About Networking Gets Results
Today Echidna’s director of development, Yan Zhang, and I are attending Western University’s Computer Science Breakfast. But we want to do more than…
User Experience -- No Magic, No Snake Oil, Just Data and Effort-Driven Results
User Experience is such a broad topic that it can often feel confusing to people not immersed in it. And, unfortunately, the world of web optimization…
Thriving or Merely Coping? When Good May Not Be Good
There can be a huge difference between a “Yes” and a “Yes.” Context is everything and when you’re reaching out to customers and users for feedback…
9 Quick Link Building Wins (And the Tools to Make it Happen)
Building your backlink profile is an important part of improving your website authority. And it’s that authority that’s going to help boost your…
The Business of Leadership - Managing Humility
Yesterday, I wrote about corporate humility as it relates to self-promotion and CSR efforts. It was a blog that's evolved – and continues to evolve –…
Routine Maintenance Now Will Lead to a Smooth Path to Drupal 9
It’s happening. Drupal 8 will be end-of-life by November 2021. So what does that mean? Well, whether you’re talking about a vehicle or a website…
More Work, More Reward - Soliciting Honest and Varied Comments
Volume does not always equal value. And when it comes to soliciting both internal and external feedback, it's important to realize that the greatest…
Stumping for Votes or Stomping on Customers?
In today's social-media-dominated world, it can be tough separating an individual from the brand he or she represents. But regardless of whether your…
THIS >>> Or How to Guarantee I'll Never Interact with Your Content
Content, connections, commerce ( where have I heard that before?) -- those are the three Cs of social media interaction. If you want people to read…