Getting a Move On With Accessible Spaces
Our recent move has highlighted for me the benefits of accessible spaces, and the added benefits of thinking accessible, that make a new space a…
Is Wolfram|Alpha a Better Way to Search?
This week marks the launch of Wolfram|Alpha, which claims to be an intelligent search engine. Actually Wolfram|Alpha does not use the term "search…
Quality Content - Learning the Universal Language
When building sites or designing content, some people get too caught up in ensuring everyone is "represented" on a page -- breaking it down into…
AI First is a Hot Topic. AI Second is the Right Way.
Author Brendan Raybuck Every conference keynote, every vendor pitch, every LinkedIn post — the message is the same: put AI at the center of everything…
The Cautionary Tale of Boaty McBoatface
If you've ever been on a large boat, you know that they're impressive wonders of technology. They can move impressively fast and they can carry a lot…
Providing Examples, Removing Barriers to Opportunities Key to Inclusivity Efforts
Earlier this week, I was watching 60 Minutes and they presented a segment on some initiatives that some organizations are working on to close the sex…
Everything Old is Marketed as New Again
Music, fashion, fad diets – and marketing strategies -- they all come around over and over again. With students returning to school this week, it's…
Digital U for a Digital You 201 -- Who Are You?
In Digital U 101 we discussed how businesses need to be clear about who your customers are. Defining who they are and what they want are key…
Is a Bird in the Hand Worth Burning the Bush? The Real Cost of Aggressive Communication
So... remember this experiment? Where I tilted at the virtual windmill that is The Quick-Fix, Snake-Oil-Salesman Approach to Creating Content? Well…
Eat at Your Own Pace ...
Being involved in many committees has given me the opportunity to attend and organize many events. One topic that often arises is third party follow…