Don't Panic -- Canada's Anti-Spam Laws Simplified and Demystified

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Don't panic. Though July 1st is fast approaching, we've got the key to unlock Canada's new anti-Spam legislation. It may sound daunting and you may have heard a bunch of… Read more

Home Page Not Dead, But It Can Suffer from Drive-Bys

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The Home Page may not be dead – but it's certainly suffering from drive-bys. A few weeks ago, the New York Times' innovation report came out stating that Times' homepage… Read more

Putting the Info Back into Infographics

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Infographics must die. At least that was the feeling I expressed a few months ago on Twitter. It was a visceral reaction to my frustration with graphical representations of… Read more

Going Social at the 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup - How We Did It and What We Learned

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Eight high-pressure hockey games, over 60 complementary events, and thousands of visitors, fans, and locals down to soak up the atmosphere of a 10-day celebration of our… Read more

An Introduction to Sarah, Echidna's Accessibility Consultant

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My colleague Jay Menard has written several great posts on website accessibility and the AODA in particular. He has covered why compliance is important and necessary, how… Read more

Be Honest, Not Trendy, with Your Word Choices

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By now you may have heard or read about the latest additions to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. This year's updated edition features over 150 new words and you'… Read more

Digital Echidna is Proud to be a Part of the MasterCard Memorial Cup Social Media Team

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We have a whole lot of future superstars in this city this week. And with all the action both on and off the ice, it can be tough to keep up. But while the Val D'or Foreurs… Read more

The Digital Echidna Playoff Beard Grow Off

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There is a fine tradition amongst Canadian hockey players and their fans of the Playoff Beard. The staff members of Digital Echidna have decided to get in the spirit of the… Read more

Contextualizing Screams - Using Photo, Video, and Text to Share Your Business Passion

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Sometimes, in business, the best way to express yourself isn't through words, but through a 'scream.' My music tastes run in cycles. Currently, I'm firmly in the midst of a… Read more

Accessibility – No Need to Accommodate

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I'm a content guy. Not only do I love words, but I understand their power. I've had the distinct honour and pleasure to play a key role in Digital Echidna's accessibility… Read more

Ghost Writing Must Be Invisible so the Message or the Brand Can Clearly Pass Through

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You've likely seen those movies where a ghost or a spirit enters into a living person, and all of the sudden that person changes – they act awkwardly and behave oddly. It's… Read more

Web Developer Position (Junior or Senior) in London, ON

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Digital Echidna is looking for a new team member to work as a part of our development team to design and execute web solutions. This team member can be junior or senior – we… Read more