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March 15, 2023
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 […]
February 15, 2023
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 […]
September 14, 2022
Earlier this year, MoneyTalksNews.com listed 14 purchases you should never skimp on. The list starts with insurance, household tools, and cars (remember the Yugo?). Right behind those on their list was Professional Services—and what they had to say definitely applies to web development: “From financial advisers to auto mechanics, you want to spend extra to […]
August 17, 2022
Nearly every brand has a mobile app these days. But consumers don’t want hundreds of apps cluttering their smartphones. At the same time, consumers want speed, reliability, and functionality when they visit a website – regardless of whether they visit it from their smartphone, tablet, or desktop browser. While we have historically facilitated that transition […]
September 10, 2019
If you’re ready to launch a new website for your business, but aren’t sure where to start, one key consideration is whether to hire a web development agency. While it costs more to have a custom site created, the business outcome can be well worth the investment. But how can you tell which website development […]
August 7, 2019
Investing in your website can be a wonderful opportunity for your business. Much of today’s business takes place online, even outside of the purchase process, so your website and digital footprint deserve attention. Today’s post focuses on the questions to ask before you dive into a website project. A custom website requires resources (time, money, […]
April 10, 2019
Marketing is required to attract new customers and make people aware of your business. But what happens once a customer lands on your website? How much time have you spent evaluating the customer experience after he or she sees your marketing? When you don’t have processes, messaging, and clear next steps in place, your marketing […]
February 14, 2019
If you’re scaling a successful business, you know that your website is never finished. It should be monitored, maintained, and optimized as your business grows. When updating your website, start by evaluating your brand, your business goals, and your functional needs. You don’t have to have all the answers (in fact – you likely won’t!). […]
October 12, 2018
Performance Gear Systems (PGS) provides precision gear design, engineering, manufacturing, and QA services to clients around the world, in a wide variety of industries–from automotive, to household consumer products, to industrial applications. PGS has experienced tremendous growth over the past several years, and needed to update their website to reflect how their staff, their facilities, and their […]
June 26, 2018
In recent years, the gig economy has taken off. More people are finding online work opportunities to support themselves. As a result, do-it-yourself website platforms have become increasingly popular. While this may work for some, we want to highlight the benefits of custom website development. A custom website supports your business in a way that […]
June 15, 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as set by European law requires businesses to do more to protect individuals’ data. The law began on May 25, 2018 and has strong implications for business owners everywhere. U.S. businesses and businesses outside the EU must comply regardless of size, or face large penalties. We’re not legal experts, […]
January 22, 2018
Inspection Services, LLC (ISL) provides QA/QC inspection services and construction management services to some of the largest chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas companies in the United States. After a recent acquisition, ISL approached PixelPeople about a website re-design to achieve better branding, clearer communication about their service offerings, and easier ways for end-users to contact […]
April 3, 2017
The more things change, the more they stay the same… You’ve probably been hearing a lot about internet privacy laws lately. The topic has been a matter of debate for awhile now, with the legislative pendulum swinging back and forth–but with no real change as the result. During the Obama era, laws were passed that would […]
March 6, 2017
Mega menus go beyond simple dropdowns, to provide more options and more advanced visual cues that help guide users through your site. They help to clearly differentiate navigation options with visual grouping–section titles, borders, colors, and images–like a mini-page within a page. Most people associate mega menus with mega sites like Amazon or eBay, but there are […]
January 9, 2017
The new year is the perfect time to resolve to finish up the “little things” you’ve been putting off–the finishing touches that will help your business, help your site visitors, and protect the investment you’ve made in your website. If any of these to-dos are still unchecked after 2016, it’s time for action. Secure and […]
November 7, 2016
This is naturally one of the first questions people have when they’re looking to build a website for the first time, or looking to upgrade from an entry-level solution to a custom-built website made just for their business. And it’s difficult to find answers, because there are so many variables involved–from the website size, to […]
July 18, 2016
If your website needs to support users across multiple languages, there are plenty of solutions out there. But not all solutions are equal. Services like Google Translate are quick, easy and free to add to your site – but the translation quality is far from perfect. Misinterpreted information can be confusing to end users, and can […]
July 5, 2016
I’ve spent much of my career working with small businesses and startups, and I’ve lost many bids to the “fast,” “cheap,” and “simple” website solutions that are offered online–projects that don’t even require human interaction from the vendor side, because there’s no real thought or customization to them. They’re geared more towards keeping you on a […]
May 9, 2016
HTTP is the protocol that delivers website files & resources to your browser, to display a web page. It was first released in 1991, and had its last major update in 1999–which is to say we’re long overdue for an upgrade. Compared to the 90’s, today’s web pages require way more data and more individual resources; […]
March 28, 2016
It’s no secret–people don’t like to wait. So websites with longer/slower load times are more likely to lose impatient visitors; they’ll move on to your faster-loading competitor’s site in a heartbeat. And believe it or not, your website’s response time may also affect your search engine rankings, with slower sites sinking below faster ones. Both of […]
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