Nominations Are Great, but the Work is, Honestly, its Own Reward
There’s a line that you hear repeated ad nauseam during awards season. The ol’ “It’s an honour just to be nominated.” And that’s true -- eventually…
Let’s Talk About an Ongoing Commitment to Mental Health, Wellness
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, an annual event designed to raise funds for mental health initiatives. But more important than the funds raised is the…
The Five Ps to Put Higher Ed Enrollment on a Pathway to Success
With over a decade of experience, with over 50 post-secondary institutions, Northern knows the five key things you need to focus on to attract…
Eight Ways to Implement Site Personalization
Concierges are highly skilled people who can add real value to your life by taking care of some essential and time-consuming tasks for you. In the…
A Day in the Life of an Automated Tester
In web design, the developer is commonly considered the MVP of the team. After all, they make ‘the thing’! Few people consider just how many players…
Does Your Site Need Cookies?
This isn't really just about cookies - it is about cookies and the use of cookie banners. Have you ever wondered why some sites display a cookie…
Why Buying Likes Will Hurt Your Brand: Caveat Emptor
“So you’re thinking about buying Instagram followers…” That was the subject line of an email that I received from a reputable social media aggregator…
Six Simple Ways to Help Keep Your Site Secure
Today is Data Privacy Day. What does one get or give on a celebration like this? Cake? Balloons? How about the gift of a few tips that can help you…
Don’t Just Consider the Source; Be Considerate As a Source
We live in an amazing time where our ability to access information is limited only by our time and inclination. But we also live in a time where it’s…
Sharing Stories Using Their Own Words
The great thing about writing is that there's no one perfect way to do it. We all develop our skills and styles. As we progress through our career, we…