Serenity Now!
Growing up, like many families in the late 70s/early 80s, we had a poem on our wall -- the Serenity prayer, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the…
A Back to School Style Guide for A+ Content
For many people, Labour Day not only marks the end of the summer, but the start of the "year." After all, for a quarter of our lives, we head back to…
COPE-ing with Copy 101 – The Long and the Short of It
There’s one question people invariably ask when it comes to copy: “How long should I write?” You can ask a hundred different people and you’ll likely…
Experiencing the Web as a Near Totally Blind User - First-Hand Accessibility Part I
I've talked in detail about specific accessibility improvements that affect me directly as a blind computer user. In a new series that I'm starting…
Northern One of Canada's Best Workplaces™ for Today's Youth
For Immediate Release: London, ON — October 27, 2020 — London-based digital agency, Northern, is on the rise as one of Canada’s fastest-growing…
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…
An Electrifying Transformation: OEB Goes Paperless with Digital First Strategy
Northern digitized the previously manual process for utility companies applying for licenses through the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). They accomplished this by building an online portal that streamlined workflows for applicants and administrators alike.
Online Advertising Is Where It's At
This comic and caption, posted on Mashable.com a few weeks ago, is the perfect lead into our next blog. No longer are the days of radio commercials…
So What's the Difference Already?
SEM and SEO are terms that are often confused and used interchangeably, so what’s the difference? What will benefit your website, organization or…