The Language of Violence
From a business point of view, it’s always smart to avoid using terms and phrases that could offend a portion of your customer base -- regardless of…
A 360-Degree Approach for an Accessible Path to Success
It's easy to pay attention to the big challenges that are right in front of our face, but to get a true view of the issue, you need to apply a 360…
Content Marketing? Simple, but Not Easy.
Recently a site that I've long respected posted a question on one of its social media channels. They asked a simple question, "How do you define…
Islandora and Drupal: Part Two of an Interview with Mark Leggott
Digital Echidna will be attending Islandoracon 2017 in Hamilton, ON from May 15-19th. As we prepare, we’re pleased to present part two of a three-part…
Politically De-Motivated - Messaging Lessons from the Campaign Trail
How much is too much? That's a tough question to answer. But we all know what too much is and the key to successfully communicating with your…
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…
Digital U for a Digital You -- A Beginner’s Guide to APIs
If you're in the Web world, chances are you've heard the term API – but what does it mean? Many simply nod, smile, and move on to the next topic, but…
The Potential Cost to Business of Ignoring Accessibility
From conversion opportunities lost to negative impacts on your business’ reputation to the potential of fines, ignoring accessibility for your e…
The Digital Echidna Playoff Beard Grow Off
There is a fine tradition amongst Canadian hockey players and their fans of the Playoff Beard. The staff members of Digital Echidna have decided to…
Behind the Drupal Curtains at MWDS
In the past, I’ve told you why I feel Drupal Camps are a great experience. Today, I’d like to share why I think development summits ( Dev Days as they…