NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bespoke developer Will Hammond joins the PixelHaze team!
We are delighted to announce that William has agreed to join the team, initially on a part-time basis whilst he finishes his Computer Science degree at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
PixelHaze founder Elwyn Davies is now a Udemy instructor
We are delighted to announce that we are now approved training providers for the digital training service Udemy!
Commotion Monthly Social Networking Events are back!
After a short break over the Summer, our monthly social networking event we are back up and running in Builth Wells this evening at 5:15pm (The Lion Hotel).
Case Study: Bridger & Co Solicitors
Our solution was to develop a brochure website styled around the existing brand imagery and colour scheme.
The website is fully responsive (adjusts to all mobile and tablet sizes) and outlined all key services provided by the firm.
Case Study: Dolls and Dragons
Dolls and dragons were looking to move their business online; they required a flexible commerce system to house their product catalogue of toys, games and children clothes.
Once up and running, they would need a system they could maintain on a weekly basis, both for marketing products and itinerary management.
PixelHaze Academy round-up - July 2019
Welcome to the first of a series of round-up articles, keeping you in the loop of what is happening over at PixelHaze Academy, our training and support website covering everything related to Squarespace. We will also be creating regular tutorial videos (Tech Tips), watch this spaceβ¦
Web Design Training: Impelo (formerly Powys Dance)
Following on from an exciting rebrand which included a new name for the 30 year-old dance charity, Powys Dance, we helped the team to redevelop the website to match the new look. We also needed to transfer all content from their existing Squarespace website as part of the process.
Squarespace Plugins - So what is a website plugin anyway?
Website plugins are 3rd party code or apps that can integrate with your Squarespace website. Plugin categories include text and menu styles, countdown timers, galleries and pricing tables. Some of our favourites include the Lightbox Anything plugin and the range of Facebook messenger and comments plugins.
Squarespace Web Design: The Fountain Inn, Builth Wells
The Fountain Inn is a traditional 14th century public house located in the heart of the small market town of Builth Wells. To coincide with a rebrand project, we were asked to develop a new website for the high street.
Squarespace blog mobile app to be discontinued
As of July 1, the Squarespace Blog App no longer works on any devices where it was installed. Squarespace removed the app from the App Store in early June but all is not lost, the functionality is being moved over to fully fleshed-out mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Squarespace web design project: Andrew M Davies Building Contractors
We were contracted to create a new website for the building company, accompanied with a short photo shoot covering some of their recent developments in Mid Wales.
Case Study: Blend Telecom
We worked alongside the brand designer to create an overarching theme for the website and marketing toolkit for Cardiff-based startup, Blend Telecom.
Squarespace E-commerce vs ShopWired - Choose the right e-commerce platform
(Updated for 2019). Choosing the correct e-commerce platform is often critical to safeguard the future of your online business, however it can also provide a major headache as there are so many options available.
PixelHaze gets involved with 'Turn the 3 towns pink'
We are delighted to support the βturn the 3 towns pinkβ campaign in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Touch rugby makes a break for Builth Wells
Roots Rugby is a social touch rugby club for all ages to be launched on the Groe in Builth Wells, Mid Wales on May 6th. We are very excited to be at the heart of bringing this weekly event to our home patch.
Historic Powys town Crickhowell named Wales town of the year by the Sunday Times.
How this achievement could be a good sign for other market towns in Mid Walesβ¦.
With my hometown (Builth Wells) hat on it could be easy to look South with more than a little envy. The rural town is rich with history, is just a stones-throw from Monmouthshire and the A40 and with established, well-known local brands. You can certainly see why it is an appealing prospect.
5 tips for writing concise website content for Squarespace 7
Copywriting for Squarespace 7 can be daunting for those starting out. My first recommendation would be to think about getting a good balance between paragraph content, bullet points for key messages and photography/illustration.
Don't forget to collect your 20% Squarespace discount!
We can obtain a 20% Squarespace hosting discount (on all plans) with all of our website design workshops or training sessions, due to our status as a Squarespace Circle Member and Authorised Trainer.
Your new Squarespace website is live, what next?
Once you have launched a new website with Squarespace, it is always worth asking yourself a quick questionβ¦
What does the website need to achieve for the project to be successful?
Letβs build your
Squarespace website
Pixelhaze today to begin your web design journey. We look forward to hearing about your project.