Bein’ Neighbourly and Cleaning and Greening the Forest City
First impressions matter, right? So today’s 20-Minute Makeover event, in support of London Clean & Green, is a great way for a group of Echidnas to…
Drupal 8 Arrival Was One to Watch
Last week, we celebrated (or Celebr8-ed in the parlance of the day) the launch of Drupal 8. We had cake, we had champagne, we had a couple of speeches…
Don’t Just Launch ‘Em and Leave ‘Em - Ongoing Support is Key
Last week, I shared my thoughts on the value of a foundational part of our support structure -- service level agreements. Today, I want to give you…
2013 – Communications Breakdowns
Last week, we kicked off our 2013 recap with an article titled, " 2013 – The Year We Learned How to Connect," which looked at three key trends in…
How to Make Your Workplace Inclusive? Just Ask!
Inclusivity isn't an end goal -- it's not just about hiring someone or building an accessible website -- it's a step along a much longer path. But…
Accessibility is About Independence, Not Dependence on Others
While it is unfortunate enough when a process is inaccessible, it is far more frustrating when those in charge of the process expect users with…
DiGiorno's Twitter Carelessness a Lesson in Chasing Next
Another day, another social media faux pas by a big corporation. And DiGiorno Pizza's recent Tweet is simply another example of companies tripping…
Learning the Foundations of Persuasive Content
Whether you're writing a theatre review or product copy for the web, the goal is the same -- to be persuasive. And the basic foundational elements to…
Intranet Introspection: The End Can Be Just the Beginning
Just over a week ago, I covered the importance of communication and preparation for your launch. Today I’ll cover the post-launch era of your Intranet…