Digital Echidna
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A web design/digital agency working to help our clients solve problems and reach goals through the power of open-source technology and Drupal CMS.
London, Canada
Joined February 2009
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Follow us at @NorthernComm for updates on our involvement at #DrupalConNA including our session schedule, access to our giveaways, and play our virtual hockey game for a chance to win our Remote Life Prize Package.
As a testament to our commitment to open-source development and the #Drupal community, this year Northern is a gold-level sponsor for #DrupalConNA. Stay tuned from April 12-16 for updates on our involvement in #DrupalConNA including a session schedule and access to our giveaways!
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Do you visit online drugstore websites in #canada? If so, we're looking for people who may be like to be part of some focus group research. Kindly fill out a short survey if you're interested: https://t.co/tWbFaGaEbt And thank you!
We are still looking for participants to take part in our research efforts! If you are interested in potentially becoming a part of our focus groups, please complete the short survey here: https://t.co/6CaCwIwv7C
#survey #focusgroup #research #pharmaceuticalindustry
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Though 2020 forced us into new ways of doing business, in his look back at the year in business @jaycmenard looks at how the only thing that is consistent is change. And how that bodes well for the future.
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Early morning on Mar. 14, 2020, I boarded a flight at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport after four wonderful days in one of Canada’s most beautiful locations. I had also been in...
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Every year, @AndrewEchidna shares a festive message on behalf of the Digital Echidna team. And while this year has been so different, the sentiment behind that message is more important than ever.
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Every year, I share a message much like this. I talk about the joys of the holiday season and encourage you to take the time to spend it with your friends, family, and loved ones. It’s a message that...
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Previously, we spoke about how to start planning a #migration to #Drupal9. @mandclu explains why and when you’ll want to call in a #Drupal expert, with a case study of how three museum websites were migrated and merged into one. #webdevelopment
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Website migrations are a lot like moving houses. Some organizations can complete the migration themselves, but there are definite benefits to calling in an expert -- whether that’s hiring a moving...
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For many, the extension of Drupal 7 end of life was welcome news -- but that doesn't mean you should delay planning your move to Drupal 9. @chrismcinnis and @mandclu discuss website migration logistical and technical considerations.
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Think about moving to a new home. No matter how carefully you pack, you wouldn’t expect everything to be clean, organized, and in place the moment you walk in the door of your new home. Moving to a...
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Echidna’s channel partner manager @patgilbert89 shares why @Siteimprove can assist you in meeting your #accessibility needs, including ensuring that your content is optimized.
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The Drupal framework has accessibility at its core. However, there are a lot of things that content marketers can contribute to make their sites as accessible as possible. In doing so, your site...
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The New Year is almost here and with an #AODA web #accessibility deadline fast approaching, some companies are asking “What if?” @jaycmenard looks at what you can do if you’re not going to be compliant.
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The old adage states that hindsight is 20/20. And as 2020 comes to a close, we’re seeing increasing numbers of businesses embracing that statement -- staring down the barrel of a 2021 AODA deadline...
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With the AODA website compliance deadline fast approaching, Dylan Rieder shares his thoughts about what Blue Beanie Day means, and why it’s important -- both literally and figuratively -- to keep it top of mind. #accessibility #BlueBeanieDay
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This year, with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act’s (AODA) Jan. 1, 2021 deadline for website compliance fast approaching, Blue Beanie Day takes on a special resonance. And that’s...
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As our region works to #BuildBackBetter during the Covid pandemic, Echidna’s Brad Lickman shares a local employer/employee connection project, The (Rebuild) Roster, recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 recovery projects. #ldnont #SWOnt @TechAlliance
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Using business buzzwords only serves two purposes: hiding something you don’t want to say, or obscuring the fact that you have nothing to say. @jaycmenard looks at the real negative impacts Biz Speak can have on your messaging.
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In this blog, we will take a deep dive into your ecosystem and provide you with visibility into how you can leverage your core competencies to ensure that you are able to synergistically retarget...
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How do you keep people involved, invested, and inspired during yet-another Zoom call? @jaycmenard looks at the lessons he’s learned doing #UX engagements and client presentations to help you put the focus back into focus groups (and other meetings).
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It’s on days like this that I hearken back to those noted Bards of Harlem, New Jack Swing maestros Wreckx-n-Effect who so presciently sang, “All I want to do is zoom-a-zoom-zoom-zoom…” Oh 1992… the...
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In advance of tonight’s @PillarNN Community Innovation Awards, @jaycmenard looks at Echidna’s history with corporate social responsibility and how the depth of community impact goes well beyond those privileged enough to receive recognition. #CSR #PCIA20
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In light of today’s stable release of version 3.1.0 the #Drupal module Smart Date, its creator @mandclu shares what’s new and what’s coming -- thanks, in part, to #DrupalCamp requests -- for the module. https://t.co/ewSXIfEbSi
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Jordan Wood explains why it’s important to bring people with disabilities in to provide you some real-world, lived experience tests for your digital solutions. #accessibility #webdevelopment #userexperience
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It’s one thing to design with end users in mind. It’s equally important to ensure that all your primary audience has equitable access to that content. One way to do that is to bring people with...
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Every year, Echidnas attend the #ldnont cenotaph ceremony to commemorate Remembrance Day. This year is a little different. And though we may not be physically present, our support of our veterans and appreciation for those who fought for our freedoms remains. #LestWeForget
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A dentist visit prompted @JayCMenard to look at how drilling into clients about the importance of #ux research and effective #content strategies that support #SEO and #accessibility can help clients understand the root of the issues they are facing.
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Recently, I was under the lights at my dentist’s office. Maybe it was the hypnotic hum of the drill, maybe it was the influence of freezing, but our conversation got deep (as much as one can get deep...
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Web content migrations are often complicated, but they don't have to be. @chrismcinnis shares tips for content managers and marketers to rethink and rebuild their web content, to help create a successful new digital experience. #ContentStrategy #migration
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We’ve written a lot about the timing and technological implications of moving from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 or 9, but maybe the tech is not what you’re worried about. Maybe it’s the content that you’re...
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