We Have the Power -- and Responsibility -- to Ensure the Web We’ve Always Wanted is Open to All
We can create the web we want -- but, to quote Stan Lee, with great power comes great responsibility. It’s one thing to create the web in our own…
Accessibility and the User Experience - Two Sides of the Same Coin
Where does user experience ends and accessibility begin? Aren't they two sides of the same coin? And, if so, how and when should both be incorporated…
Contextualizing Screams - Using Photo, Video, and Text to Share Your Business Passion
Sometimes, in business, the best way to express yourself isn't through words, but through a 'scream.' My music tastes run in cycles. Currently, I'm…
Obama and the Internet
Raising campaign funds in excess of $639 million with the average donation of just $86 would have seemed impossible only four years ago. But this is…
Why I Drank the Blue Kool-Aid
This month I celebrate one year at Digital Echidna. Over these past 12 months I've worked with clients exclusively on Drupal solutions. I've…
Quality, Not Quantity, Should be the Focus
I still blame high school English teachers. Despite our societal move towards quick, easily digestible, and readily accessible content structures…
Generating Content Ideas Should Never Be Random
Fake it 'til you make it? It's debatable as to whether or not it works. But when it comes to creating content that resonates, it's better to wait for…
Disagreements Can Be Disagreeable, But Your So-Called Enemy May Be Your Biggest Business Ally
Deterring abuse is good. Deterring disagreement is not. And the key for businesses is learning to understand that the latter does not equal the former…
Open Source, Open Science, Open Data, and the Future: Part Three of an Interview with Mark Leggott
Digital Echidna will be attending Islandoracon 2017 in Hamilton, ON from May 15-19th. As we prepare, we’re pleased to present part two of a three-part…