Keep it Simple, Not Stupid. Writing Copy for the Masses – and for Maximum Effect
Whether you're writing for the Web, posting on your company's social networks, or creating internal newsletters or documentation, the old KISS…
Guidelines on Guidelines - Official Does Not Have to Be Ostentatious
Does a document have to be weighty to carry weight? Does the more syllables used in a word add more gravitas to the statement? Or is an abundance of…
Design For Your Users - Not Yourself!
Who is your target audience? What do you want your target audience to do? It’s unfortunate that many web designers don’t consider these two extremely…
The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Steps to Ensure a Successful Intranet Launch
With the holiday season fast approaching, many retailers are in full swing marketing their products to help us check items off our list. However…
What Northern’s Yellow Pencil Acquisition Means for Your Public Service Digital Strategy
Need to Know Northern's acquisition of Yellow Pencil expands its capabilities in marketing, CMS and DXP development, eCommerce, and analytics…
City of London, an Essential Digital Experience
The City’s website is an essential public communication tool for Londoners and the world, offering online services and critical information regarding city programs and initiatives.
Dress for Success -- The Politics of Wearing the Right Message
The message is the most important part of your business communications, but how you deliver it can either amplify it or obscure it. Yesterday, I…
Does Your Business Have a Social Media Voice? - Let's Build One!
In business, social media has grown from an “I know we should be using it” attitude to "It's an essential component of any online strategy"…
Five Hard Truths About the Soft Skills that Set New Job Hunters Apart
It can feel challenging to find a job once you’ve finished school and are entering the working world (often with little or no work specific experience…