WordPress Web Design & Development

January 18, 2023  |  Web Design & Development

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 […]

December 15, 2022  |  Web Design & Development

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 […]

April 18, 2022  |  WordPress Web Design & Development

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 […]

March 15, 2022  |  WordPress Web Design & Development

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 […]

January 17, 2022  |  WordPress Web Design & Development

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 […]

June 23, 2021  |  Web Design & Development

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 […]

May 12, 2021  |  Website Maintenance & Hosting

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 […]

April 14, 2021  |  WordPress Web Design & Development

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 […]

February 15, 2021  |  Website Maintenance & Hosting

Website maintenance is often an overlooked part of website ownership — especially for small businesses with a tight IT budget. But failing to maintain your site on a regular basis can lead to potentially serious problems for your business. If you’ve been lax about website maintenance, resolve to make 2021 the year you start keeping […]

December 10, 2020  |  Web Design & Development

Back in 2016, Gartner predicted that by 2020 people would be having more conversations with bots than with their spouses (yikes!). Whether that’s come to pass or not, the fact is that we are engaging with conversational artificial intelligence (AI) on a daily basis with our virtual assistants like Google, Siri, and Alexa. We ask them […]

September 9, 2020  |  Web Design & Development

2015 was the first time that mobile search exceeded desktop searches. Since then, we’ve watched the continued rise in smartphone ownership and mobile search. Whereas previously it might have been enough to have a website that’s simply accessible across all devices; now it’s a priority to create a website that’s truly mobile-first, performing well and […]

June 5, 2020  |  Web Design & Development

LaSalle St. Securities provides a suite of financial planning, investment advisory, and insurance services to a network of more than 200 independent reps and advisors throughout the country. They have been a well-respected name in their industry since 1974. LaSalle St.’s business had grown significantly since their last website update, more than six years prior. […]