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Get your reports the way you need them: Why custom solutions outperform off-the-shelf software

by Pixo

Databases and web applications tailored to your unique reporting needs—saving you time, reducing errors, and giving you full control over your data.

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Use words people know

For products that resonate, speak your audience's language

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Writing better alt text: Best practices and real-world examples

Whether you’re posting on social media or managing a website, you’ll gain practical tips to improve accessibility and SEO.

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Your website is not for you: Know your audience, know your purpose

Your website should focus on what your users need, not just what you want to say

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Celebrating our 2024 Core Value Award winners

Nominated by their peers, these standouts represent each of our eight core values, and they couldn't be more deserving!

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Making your website accessible makes more sense than ever: How small businesses can benefit from ADA tax credits

Making your digital spaces accessible, opens your doors to more customers, building trust, and expanding your reach. And now, tax credits.

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You Need a Dashboard: Level Up Your Business with Real-Time Insights

Dashboards eliminate the pain points of manual reporting. Instead of spending hours pulling data, your dashboard automates the process, consolidating everything from multiple systems into a single, easy-to-read interface.

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Building accessible web & app experiences for everyone

Web accessibility is about designing digital content that everyone can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with.

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How Pixo is navigating the WordPress controversy

The recent turmoil in the WordPress community has not affected Pixo's customers' websites because our development and maintenance approach mitigates or eliminates external factors like these.  

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Bringing Pixo to life with an interactive app

Pixo’s engineers teamed up to create a fun and interactive app for our booth at events, helping attendees get to know Pixo and our values better. Bringing creativity to our expertise, we thought outside the box to showcase what makes Pixo unique in an engaging way.

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Why investing in quality website design is worth every penny

What are the real benefits of a custom website over an out-of-the-box template solution?

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SEO essentials for content managers: Part three

The last part of our three-part series, we continue our tips to get your content in shape and nail the basics. Learn about how to develop a linking strategy and how often you should be updating your content.

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SEO essentials for website content managers: Part two

Part two of our three-part series, we continue our tips to get your content in shape and nail the basics. Learn about headers, meta descriptions, alt text, and link text.

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Pixo’s takeaways from Tech Hub LIVE 2024

Danielle attended Tech Hub LIVE, a premier event focused on data-driven agriculture, and was part of the conversations about the latest tech innovations in the ag industry.

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SEO essentials for website content managers: Part one

Before you jump into the deep end with advanced SEO tools and tactics, get your content in shape and nail the basics. Part one of our three-part series, learn about search queries and mapping your users' intent.

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How long should you expect a website project to take?

A website project can feel overwhelming, given the time and resources needed. We collaborate with our clients so that you understand our process and what’s expected of your time, keeping your schedule clear and manageable from the start.