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Pixo’s blog for useful insights, practical resources, and the occasional musing—thoughtfully conceived and freely shared.

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Beyond the Build: Finding the best next step

Focused services can help you understand, improve, and get more from the digital products you already have. Here's when a targeted audit or codebase review could be the right next step.

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Why maintenance and support matters, and what we do differently

Good maintenance is proactive, not reactive. It's about looking for opportunities before they become problems.

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Accessibility is not an afterthought.

When it comes to ensuring the accessibility of your website, the "fix it later" mindset costs you time, money, and users.

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4 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Web Partner

Choosing a web partner? These 4 questions will help you cut through the pitch and find a team that truly fits your needs.

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Why component-based design makes all the difference

Component-based design brings structure and flexibility to your website, making it easier to manage, scale, and keep consistent as your needs grow.

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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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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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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.

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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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How much does a website cost? The art of crafting custom digital experiences with Pixo

Determining the cost of a custom website is like asking, "How much does it cost to build a house?" The answer varies, depending on size, customization, and purpose.

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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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Is your website ready for the spatial browsing era?

With Apple’s announcement of the new Vision Pro, it seems that the “spatial computing era” has finally dawned. What does this mean for your website?

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Website performance: How site speed affects UX

Website performance is a foundational aspect of the user’s experience. Here's how to test and improve your site speed.

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Customizing the author experience in WordPress

Of course we customize the front-end of a website, but we should customize the authoring interface, too, to better serve the content and the site manager.

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Can't use oEmbed for video? Try this workaround

Here’s how we developed a video embed component in WordPress using Open Graph metadata and Advanced Custom Fields.