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Build a network by playing radio host I’ll be honest with you. When I first started podcasting, it was for the same reason a lot of businesses start a podcast — they want to increase awareness of their company. I did a Google search of “How to use podcasting to grow your business” and there…
Why website performance optimization matters In today’s digital world, users expect websites to load instantly. Website performance optimization isn’t just about speed; it directly impacts user satisfaction, brand perception, and conversion rates. A site that loads slowly can frustrate users, increase bounce rates, and even harm your search engine ranking. In this guide, we’ll explore…
Many of the articles you find online that speak about using Markdown are mostly explaining the “What” and the “How”. But what about the “Why”? Answer: Tons of reasons. Let’s go over just a few! Ubiquitous support So yeah, weird to have the first point be “well, everyone is using it”. But it’s probably the…
Ever wonder what exactly UX Design is? Is there a difference between traditional design and UX Design? We sit down for a little Q&A to talk about User Experience Design and why it’s a necessary part of the development and design process.
Marketing is the vessel that drives sales, the look, feel, and perception of the brand and the business, creates value for the company, and decides who, what, when, and where to serve. With that being said, there are a few common Marketing Don’ts marketers should avoid like a rabid dog, ten to be precise. So,…
What’s the difference between WordPress and Drupal? That’s a question I hear often, and it’s an understandable question. WordPress and Drupal are both open-source content management systems (CMS) that are very well known. Both have their strengths and weakness. But which one you choose really should depend on your site’s needs. Standard Beagle specializes in…
5 simple tips for selecting a user experience agency Choosing a UX design agency for your website or digital project can be daunting, especially in cities that are saturated with talent and design firms. When you’re picking an agency, consider the following 5 quick tips to help make the process easier for you.
It’s SXSW time!!! First off, let me welcome you all to Austin, the live music capital of the world! Secondly, I am sure you have heard a lot of people ask you to not move here. It’s kind of a paradox we suffer. We welcome people into our city, bestow them with kindness and friendly…
Its that time of year, where you start seeing “the best of ____,” or “the worst of _____,” or “the Ten Greatest _____;” well, here at Standard Beagle we are no better. This time around we share our favorite books! Cindy recommends… Smarter Faster Better I read most of this book on the way back…
When it comes to hiring someone to build your website, cost is one of the biggest factors that clients face. Everyone has their own idea about how much they think web design and development should cost. Unfortunately, most people don’t understand why the cost is typically higher than they expect it to be for a…
You know how you go through a roller coaster ride, and then you get off, and your head is spinning? That’s how I’ve been feeling after the past year. In the past year, my role has changed dramatically at work, and my responsibilities as a manager have grown exponentially. Sometimes I feel like I’ve learned enough…
Advertising on Instagram started not long after Facebook acquired the brand. This opened up a lot of new doors for businesses that were already using Instagram. One of our older and most popular blog posts was “5 Do’s and Dont’s of Using Instagram for Business”, so it is no surprise to us that Instagram now…
Sass is wonderful. Simple as that. Of all the tools I’ve come across as a web developer, none come close to the high amount usage that Sass gets in my workflow. Love for this preprocessor has grown so much over the years that it has helped influence the future standardization of CSS4. The idea that we are bringing parts of CSS up to the…
Whether you have an eCommerce store already, or are looking to create one, most companies have the end goals in mind of increasing overall sales, and satisfying your customers’ needs and expectations. Customers will have certain expectations of your online store, and if you don’t meet those expectations, this will led to higher abandoned cart…
Many product leaders feel torn between their responsibilities and the desire to guide their teams to succeed independently. Yet, increasing team impact without micromanaging is entirely possible and often leads to more meaningful results.
Standard Beagle is an AI UX agency based in Austin, TX. We help B2B SaaS and health tech companies create better product experiences with smart strategy, user-first research, and ethical AI workflows.
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