O Canada -- Why Echidnas Stand on Guard for Thee

An image from behind an echidna goalie on a hockey rink, looking towards a Canadian flag.

Canada Day is fast approaching – and as Canadians we have so much to celebrate. I believe that Canada’s greatest strength is its diversity. We have chosen not to embrace the… Read more

AODA and You: Staying Compliant

An image of the term AODA V, representing the fifth installment of our Web accessibility series.

So… now what? Earlier this year, we did a four-part series (see links at the bottom of this article) on how to ensure your Website meets the standards set by the… Read more

Growing Your Business by Acting Small II -- Internal

An image of a young echidna in a suit sharing insight with a big-business, older echidna.

It’s a common refrain amongst businesses as they grow: departments become siloed; co-workers who were at one time intimately aware of all business efforts now feel… Read more

Growing Your Business by Acting Small I -- External

An image of a young echidna in a suit sharing insight with a big-business, older echidna.

Want to better connect with your customers? Solve challenges for your business? Create an environment for generating outstanding ideas? Whether you’re a company of three or… Read more

The Weight of the Word is On Your Shoulders

An image of an echidna Atlas holding up the weight of the world on its shoulder.

How important are words? Well, maybe Elvis sang it best when he warbled “It’s only words and words are all I have to steal your heart away.” Whether you’re trying to convince… Read more

Retiring Chris Hadfield Gave Business An Out-of-This-World Communication Primer

An echinda version of Commander Chris Hadfield, in a space suit, complete with a spectacular moustache.

Yesterday Chris Hadfield announced his resignation following 35 years as an astronaut. He’s leaving the public sphere to pursue private interests, but this Canadian… Read more

Is it Really Possible to Laugh Your Way to the Bank? Humour, Virality, and Business

A graphic representation of the Seinfeld set for a blog post focusing on humour, virality, and business communication.

Humour can be a powerful branding weapon when wielded appropriately. Generally when used as quick, dagger-like strikes designed to pierce the social Zeitgeist, it can shock,… Read more

Why I Drank the Blue Kool-Aid

Image of the Drupal mascot breaking through a wall like the Kool-Aid Man.

This month I celebrate one year at Digital Echidna.  Over these past 12 months I've worked with clients exclusively on Drupal solutions. I've understood the technology and… Read more

News Update: Drupal Core Contribution Sprint on June 22nd

News ticker image of the Burridge Block -- in support of our Drupal Core Contribution Sprint news release

LonDUG, the London Ontario Drupal Users Group, will be hosting a Drupal Core Contribution Sprint on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Digital Echidna. If you have built a site in… Read more

Does Your Twitter Account Suck - Big Time!?

I consider myself an enthusiastic Twitter user. To me there is nothing worse than seeking out or coming across a Twitter account (especially a business account) and seeing… Read more

Don’t Just Consider the Source; Be Considerate As a Source

An image of a wolf in sheep's clothing, used in conjunction with a Consider the Source blog.

We live in an amazing time where our ability to access information is limited only by our time and inclination. But we also live in a time where it’s more important than ever… Read more

Your Tweets - Who Can Can See What

Image of a Magic ball with hands around it

Today's post and the accompanying downloadable graphic are inspired by a question I tend to get often - I don't understand who can see my tweets. I've been asked this… Read more