Messaging Lessons from the Fringes
Time is always of the essence -- so don't forget the essentials. Last night, I attended the London Fringe Festival Showcase. In a case of art…
Thriving or Merely Coping? When Good May Not Be Good
There can be a huge difference between a “Yes” and a “Yes.” Context is everything and when you’re reaching out to customers and users for feedback…
Getting to the Heart of Pain Takes the Right People, Reasons, and Discussions
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time negotiating pain. Nothing personal, mind you, but working professionally to help both clients…
LinkedIn Lessons About Asking the Wrong Questions
It's also important to watch your p's and q's -- and every other letter in the alphabet -- especially when you're making a request. Because, when it…
Are You a Social Media Mosquito? Your Voice May be Bugging Your Customers
There’s a device known as 'The Mosquito' that’s used outside of businesses. It's designed to emit a high-frequency sound that only youth can hear and…
Smart Date - Time to Level Up!
Just over a month ago, I shared with you some information on a new Drupal module that we’ve been developing called Smart Date. Today, I’m excited to…
AODA - Less Confusion, More Community
Twelve years in and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act still serves to confuse and confound many people. Where do I start? Will I be…
Eight Ways to Implement Site Personalization
Concierges are highly skilled people who can add real value to your life by taking care of some essential and time-consuming tasks for you. In the…
Considerations in choosing your CMS technology platform - is your open-source CMS acting like a proprietary system?
Definitions Open-Source: of or relating to or being computer software for which the source code is freely available. Content Management System (CMS)…
Diverse Views Can Strengthen Accessible Solutions
However objective and empathic a designer or developer is, his or her own life experiences and needs will always determine what he or she designs and…