Hello all!
Month of October
Ah, October, arguably one of the best months of our year. Autumn comes into full swing and everyone is getting into the fall mood! It is always sad to see it go, but I hope you all enjoyed it while it lasted.
As we say goodbye to Halloween we look towards Remembrance Day (Veterans Day) and then a full sprint towards the Christmas celebrations!
Did you know, October’s name stems from Latin octo, “eight,” because this was the eighth month of the early Roman calendar.
When the Romans converted to a 12-month calendar, the name October stuck despite that fact, it’s now the 10th month!
Here are some cool events that were celebrated over October:
October Calendar
- October 9 is Leif Eriksson Day. Who was Leif Eriksson and why was he important?
- October 11 is a busy day, with three holidays packed into it:
- Canadian Thanksgiving. This holiday shares many similarities with its American equivalent. However, there are a number of things that set the Canadian Thanksgiving apart!
- Columbus Day (U.S.), a federal holiday, is observed on the second Monday in October. It was on October 12, 1492, that Christopher Columbus landed on a small island in the Bahamas, convinced that he had reached Asia.
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day (U.S.)—a holiday that celebrates the history and cultures of indigenous peoples native to what is today the United States. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated in cities and states across the country, often alongside or in lieu of Columbus Day.
- October 18 is St. Luke’s Little Summer. This is a date steeped in folklore. Traditionally, around Saint Luke’s feast day, there is a period brief period of calm, dry weather.
- October 24 is United Nations Day, which aims to bring awareness to the work of the United Nations across the world.
- October 31 is Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve)! Do you know the true history of Halloween? It’s not as frightful as you might think…
Fall Favourite Recipes!
With October’s harvest and cooler temperatures, we kick off the fall baking season! Let’s get in the mood:
- Blue Ribbon Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Spice Cookies
- Fresh Apple Crumble Bars
- Apple Cider Bread or Muffins
- Pumpkin Spice Mix
Fun Fall Reads
Complexity is killing software developers (InfoWorld: Opinion Piece)
The growing complexity of modern software systems is slowly killing software developers. How can you regain control, without losing out on the best these technologies have to offer?
What happens to crawling and Google search rankings when 67% of a site’s indexed urls are pagination? (GSQI: SEO Case Study)
There has been a lot of confusion and debate over the years about how to best handle pagination from an SEO perspective. It doesn’t help that Google changed on this front, which has led to even more confusion about the best path forward.
How to Create Emails that Foster Customer Loyalty (SitePoint: Article)
Each day, 4 billion email users receive 300 billion emails. No wonder many people experience email fatigue, which makes it harder for marketers to build customer loyalty and increase sales via email.
OPIN Vault of Blogs
Why Drupal is the Right Choice for your eCommerce Website
When it comes to eCommerce for non-retailers, Drupal websites are the number one choice – and for good reason.
Common Digital Marketing Mistakes
This comprehensive guide will address the most common digital marketing mistakes – and how to prevent your organization from making them!
How Web Design and Accessibility Can Improve Your SEO
What are some accessibility, design and optimization considerations you can follow to make sure your site is usable for everyone?
OPIN October Updates
OPIN Launches Activate to Help Make Launching New Drupal Sites Easier, Faster and More Secure (Press Release)
"During National Cyber Security Awareness Month, OPIN, an award-winning Drupal digital communications agency, launched Activate today - the easiest way to set up and launch a Drupal website environment. Activate allows you to spend more of your investment in building a high-performance, enterprise-level website and less on the technical setup."
That's all for the month of October, stay safe and we will see you in the next newsletter!
OPIN Marketing Team
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