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…
George Brown College, CMS Replatforming
Need to Know George Brown’s digital experience serves a broad spectrum of post-secondary education audiences. Its CMS accumulated a wealth of…
Overhauling a Retail Giant’s Data Layer: Northern’s Strategy for the Tealium Stack
When a major retailer merged with a new business unit, analytics took a back seat. The result was a disjointed data layer, broken event tracking, and a Customer Data Platform (CDP) that could not deliver on its promise. Over time, a patchwork of bandage fixes added complexity to the setup, leading to inconsistent tagging, lost data, and growing frustration across teams. With all of these issues compounding, the question became clear: how do you rebuild confidence in the data?
Change Management: The Often Overlooked Secret Ingredient
Author Christine Saunders Senior Account Director When we talk about launching a new website or implementing a major digital initiative, most people…
A New Approach for the RFP Process
"Because it's the way we've always done it..." It's not the best reason for continuing a process, but it's often the most common. But what if you…
Don't Want to Play? Fine, But Be Aware of the Game
You may not want to play the game, but when it comes to your business and the Web, you should at least be aware that the 'game' exists. After all…
Face Time, Not Just "FaceTime" Improves Accountability, Understanding
In our digitally focused world, it's easy to fall in love with the convenience and immediacy of digital communications. And while communicating…
How can I tell if my site is ready for Drupal 9?
Drupal 9 is coming. Are you ready for it? With the announcement that a Drupal 9 beta version is expected this week, you may be wondering how to know…
Catchy Content? No Magic Formula But Common Elements
"OK. [OK]. Blue Jays. [Blue Jays]. Let's [Let's]. Play. [Play]. Ball." If you're in Southwestern Ontario like us (or, basically, anywhere in Canada)…
Content Isn't King - It's Far More Foundational Than That
I recently received an email from a communications organization that I follow with the subject line, “The written word is here to stay.” I really didn…