Putting Accessible Images in Focus

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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 or attempt at wit… Read more

How to Make Mindfulness a Part of Every Day

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Earlier this week, we recognized World Mental Health Day. Events like this are wonderful ways to coalesce our collective attention on an issue. Unfortunately, all too often,… Read more

Honestly, Customer Service Starts at “Home”

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Whether or not we consciously think about it, our social interactions -- both online and off -- colour our perspectives of the companies and brands with which we interact.… Read more

Giving Thanks Never Goes out of Style

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Let me just say this: in Canada, we do Thanksgiving right. I know it’s a big deal for our friends in the States -- and then there’s the whole four-day weekend thing they have… Read more

Can We Talk? Planning the First Step Along the Path to Better

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Take a look at the bottom right corner of this blog post. See it? That Echidna-red “speech bubble”? Go ahead… click on it. I’ll wait! That’s right. A direct link to me. And… Read more

Successfully Merging Design and Development? Communication is Key

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Communications is the key to unlocking success. But what does that mean? And what role can we play to make sure that we’re all speaking the same language and delivering… Read more

This is Sparta: Fighting the Battle for Quality Blogs

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A couple of days ago, a reporter friend of mine asked “Are blogs dead?” People were quick to respond positively or negatively, but I think the question is inherently flawed.… Read more

Routine Maintenance Now Will Lead to a Smooth Path to Drupal 9

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It’s happening. Drupal 8 will be end-of-life by November 2021. So what does that mean? Well, whether you’re talking about a vehicle or a website, ensuring that routine… Read more

Expressing Our Gratitude for All Who Have Helped Us Grow

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We’re number (two-hundred-and-forty) one!  Earlier today, Canadian Business and Maclean’s released its 30th annual Growth 500 list, and we’re proud to announce that we’ve… Read more

Digital Echidna takes home award in the 2018 WebAwards competition

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Digital Echidna has received the 2018 WebAward Standard of Excellence award for its work on its client, Amico Corporation, website. The recognition came in the Medical… Read more

A First Few Steps Towards a Brighter Future

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It looks like I’ve got a bad case of Back-to-School Fever! This morning, I dropped off my boys at school and shortly thereafter, I had the pleasure of welcoming a few dozen… Read more

Entropy is Inevitable, Expending Energy -- Yours or Ours -- Can Delay the Chaos

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Labour Day weekend is kind of that last kick at the ol’ relaxational can for summer. Today, the kids are off to school and, as Andrew mentioned last week, it feels like the… Read more