A Celebration 15 Years in the Making
It's a big day for us! We're taking some time today to get away from the office and celebrate 15 years of Digital Echidna. We've come a long way since…
Sometimes a Summit Can Mark the Start of a Journey
Today, Fatima and I are in Ann Arbor, MI attending the Midwest Drupal Summit -- a three-day event at the University of Michigan. It's an event that…
AODA and You: First-Hand Answers to Who and Why?
To paraphrase Wilford Brimley, the best reason to ensure your Web site is accessible is simple: “ It’s the right thing to do.” But if you're a…
Commenting -- Just Because the Bathwater May Get Filthy Doesn't Mean the Process Isn't Worthwhile
See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. But maybe miss out on some good. There are those who gleefully say, "don't read the comments," when it comes…
Transforming a Legacy: From Mailing Equipment Manufacturer to Global SaaS Shipping Leader
Guest Author: Greta Wilson Chief Marketing Officer, Pitney Bowes How Pitney Bowes is reinventing itself in the digital age by mastering client…
Content Matters: The Peril of Prioritizing Style Over Substance
Ever since the beginnings of the Internet, people have been trying to game the system to place first in search results. Some have nefarious intentions…
Intranet Introspection: Communication and Preparation
To date we've discussed a number of steps to make your Intranet launch successful. From understanding requirements to gathering information to…
Hardly a Slacker: Slack and Accessibility
We often fall into the habit of focusing on broadcasting information when we discuss accessibility: how can we ensure our message is accessible to the…
Ice-ing on the Canada Day Cake
As you may know, echidnas’ natural habitat is in the southern hemisphere. The interesting thing is that they don’t tolerate extreme temperatures all…
Keeping Blue Beanie Day Top of Mind (and Head!)
This year, with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act’s (AODA) Jan. 1, 2021 deadline for website compliance fast approaching, Blue…