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6 tips for better tree testing

Tree testing strips away design and focuses on one thing: can people actually find what they’re looking for in your site structure?

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SEO in the age of AI: How to build content for humans and language models

AI is changing how people search. Here’s how to build content that earns trust—from humans and large language models alike.

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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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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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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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Do you need a web content specialist?

Content is often the most time-consuming part of creating and maintaining a new website. Here's how you know when to hire a dedicated web content specialist and what skills they need.

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Why your website isn't converting: The missing link

If your sleek, user-friendly website isn’t converting customers, your content might not align with what your audience wants. Align them, and conversions will follow!

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Unlock the secret to online success with Pixo's content strategy

Pixo's content strategy helps you deliver engaging, purposeful content that resonates with your audience.

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How to get content on your site

By recognizing the collective effort needed to create content, and by assigning clear responsibilities, you pave the way for an efficiently managed website.

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Website audits: An easy way to end the year strong

The end of the year is coming soon — what can you do with these last few weeks? Our advice: check in on your website.

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Should I publish this page?

Your website isn’t a filing cabinet — it’s a tool to help specific people accomplish specific tasks. Here’s a helpful decision tree for knowing when to add new content to your site, and when to help stakeholders understand there’s a more useful place for it.

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Little time, less budget? Start with a content review

Our recent pro bono work with the C-U One-to-One Mentoring program proves that content best practices can go a long way in making your website more inviting and manageable.