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WooCommerce

WooCommerce Can Do That!

Created in 2011, WooCommerce is an open-source eCommerce plugin that directly integrates with WordPress. It was created to give businesses of any size flexibility and advanced features for online sales and has become one of the most well-known (and used) products in eCommerce. Benefits of WooCommerce WooCommerce is known for being exceptionally powerful and customizable, […]

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NueMeta Website

Website Launch: NueMeta

NueMeta is an internet-scale, B2B digital process automation (DPA) services company, allowing content providers to distribute music, video and other digital media to online streaming services quickly and easily. Their business has been growing by leaps and bounds, and they decided it was time for a website refresh that reflected their growth and their newest […]

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Website Redesign

5 Indicators It’s Time To Rebuild Your Website

A well-maintained, up-to-date website can be a valuable tool for many years to come. But every website will eventually reach a point when it needs to be rethought, redesigned, and rebuilt. Here are five indicators that it may be time for an overhaul.   Your Branding Has Changed Have you gone through a rebrand or […]

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WordPress Page Editor

The Benefits of a Custom WordPress Theme
Over an Off-the-Shelf Theme or Visual Builder

When building a WordPress website, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is what kind of theme to use. With WordPress, there is a wide variety of options available that offer varying benefits based on your budget and your website needs. In this post, we’ll explain the differences between pre-made themes, visual builders, and […]

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Neumorphic Web Design

Web Design Trends To Watch In 2023

We talk a lot about the behind-the-scenes parts of your website: the importance of website maintenance and security updates, how a custom-built site improves performance, and the risks of skimping on website development. But let’s get real. Most business owners and marketers focus on the looks of their website first. First impressions ARE everything. A […]

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Wordpress Website Performance

How A Custom-Built WordPress Site Improves Your Core Web Vitals

A poor experience on your website can leave a bad taste in a visitor’s mouth. In fact, an in-depth report from Baynard and eMarketer found that 88% of online users wouldn’t return to a website after having a bad user experience. That same report concluded that 35% of sales are left on the table due […]

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Mobile Website Speed

8 Ways to Improve Mobile Performance of Your WordPress Website

When optimizing your WordPress website for download speed, mobile performance is particularly important. Although mobile network speeds now often rival wifi, they’re usually still slower than what’s available to a desktop computer that’s hard-wired to a local network. And users who are on-the-go may be even less patient than desktop users when waiting for pages […]

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Wordpress Website Performance

How To Benefit From Future WordPress Performance Enhancements Today

Back in October of 2021, WordPress announced the formation of a new WordPress Performance Team–including contributors from Google, Yoast, and hundreds of community members–all aimed at increasing the performance (speed) of the WordPress core. Improved website performance can provide a better user experience and increased engagement, while also benefitting SEO and being more economically and […]

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Custom WordPress Theme Development

5 Reasons to Choose a Custom WordPress Theme for Your Business

When you’re building or updating a website for your business, you have a lot of options. From free website builders, to pre-built themes, to custom development, the options are almost infinite. “Cheap and easy” might be a good option for a hobby or personal website, but when it comes to your business, we believe that […]

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Web Design Trends

8 Trends in Web Design & User Experience For 2021

Life moves pretty fast, and one could argue that trends move even faster. Just like technology, what once was the latest and most attractive style in web design eventually becomes dated and out of touch. We’ve compiled a list of trends we’re watching in 2021 to ensure your website is optimized to create the best […]

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Website Security

Website Security Checklist – Is Your Website Secure?

Every day, websites are exposed to hackers, malware, and other security threats. It’s up to website and business owners to ensure their websites are secure in order to assure customers that their information is safe while visiting a website. If it’s been a minute since you did a website security health check, use this checklist […]

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wordpress themes

Custom WordPress Themes vs Pre-Built, Which Is Right For Your Business?

Times, they are a-changin’. After a whirlwind year, it seems like we’re finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Businesses are getting back to business, and here at PixelPeople we’re staying busy with requests for one of our core offerings: custom WordPress themes. If your business has changed in the […]

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