Digital U for a Digital You 501 -- What's Next?
So you’ve looked at your business and have determined that it’s time to build or update your digital presence. It’s safe to say that you’re over half…
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 Day in the Life of a Digital Project Manager
Being a project manager is at times similar to being a parent, or so I am told. Picture this -- it’s Sunday night and you have three kids: one kid has…
Putting Accessible Images in Focus
It’s tempting. I get it. Posting a photo to your social media, it would just be so easy to upload and click -- with the obligatory sarcastic comment…
Hospitals And Foundation Websites: Combine or Separate?
Many hospitals are a two-headed beast, composed of a public-facing healthcare organization and a supporting fundraising organization -- often called a…
Improving Site Performance: A New Hope For Fast Sites
A slow site has negative impacts on search engine optimization, can increase bounce rate, and reduce site conversions. Taking a surgical approach and…
What Makes a Great Newsletter?
We all want to improve on our organization’s newsletter, but how? Here are 10 tips to help you create a great newsletter – online or print. A great…
Driving App Installs and Customer Engagement on Rexall’s BeWell App
With Northern's help, Rexall's BeWell app saw a 69% increase in application installs, a 256% increase in total conversions, and a 19% decrease in cost per conversion.
Wear a Blue Hat Today in Support of Web Standards
Today - November 30, 2009 - is Blue Beanie Day! Wear a blue hat, cap or toque in support of web standards. Why are web standards important…
Application Shows Promise in 'Lending' a Set of Eyes to Visually Impaired Users
I can do all manner of things independently – attend school, participate in clubs and extra-curriculars, work, go to Starbucks, and any number of run…