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More than a vendor: Three reasons to choose a consulting team for your tech project

When you’re planning to invest in a new website or app, partnering with the right team is key. Find out how Pixo works, and why a consultancy like ours could be the right fit.

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Zoom background themes: An actually fun icebreaker for your next staff meeting

This low-barrier staff activity has kept the Pixo team connected for two years and counting.

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You don’t need to be an engineer to build an automation

You are a human — you should be doing human things. Let a robot do your repetitive computer tasks, like this simple macro for Google Sheets.

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Is your company’s culture holding you back?

It's not a good sign when people aren’t learning or growing in their roles. Finding a healthy culture has been vital for my career and my health.

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How I learned to hang up my ego and design with humility

I came to my design role at Pixo with a me-centered mindset, which drove me into a brick wall during one of my first projects.

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Brain surgeons use checklists, and so should you

When developing websites and software, the humble checklist can help improve quality and free up mental space.

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How to show up for a remote meeting when you don’t want to

Meetings are an essential part of creating digital products, but they can be hard — especially when remote. Use your next meeting as an experiment to slow down and lean in.

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Three steps to help with tough working relationships

Sharing timely, kind feedback is the best way to shed the mental weight of a hard work situation.

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More websites, more problems? You could use a multisite

Managing multiple sites for one organization can be a challenge. Wrangle your sites under one roof to save time, resources, and your own sanity.

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Why I traded the corporate path for a career in consulting

I was convinced I wanted to work at large corporations, until I realized a smaller consultancy felt more like me.

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Good SEO starts at the core of your website

Don't know where to begin with SEO? Useful content and well-engineered pages are the first step to search engine optimization.

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Metadata cheatsheet: Your guide to great-looking share cards

When you share a page from your site, what does the link look like? Be intentional about metadata to give readers a reason to click.

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Why I became OOUX-certified

The object-oriented user experience (OOUX) methodology is now core to my work as a UX designer to break down complex systems.

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Just starting out in UX? Don't miss these resources

Here's a list of books, blogs, and tools we recommend for discovering more about the user experience field.

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Getting GIFy with it: How to mock up background video in Figma

How can you, the designer, demonstrate a motion background with a static mockup? This Figma tip will help you share your vision with clients and the development team.