Reflections on my 100 day project
Last week marked the finish of my 100 day project. While it may be cliché, I have mixed feelings about it; I’m glad I did it, and glad it’s over. …
A guide to using shortcodes
Shortcode is your next shortcut A shortcode is a WordPress-specific code that lets you do nifty things with very little effort. Shortcodes can embed files or create objects that would …
When Not to Use Word :: Design and Microsoft Word Part 2
The limits of designing in Word
2015 Social Media Cheat Sheet
Visual content has become an extremely useful way to engage with audiences using social media. Many of our clients find themselves creating images for their social profiles, but not knowing the …
The 100 Day Project – a midpoint update
It’s been more than 50 days since some of us at openbox9 started the 100 Day project. As with any large undertaking, there have been some unexpected challenges, some fun …
9 Questions to Ask When Building and Updating Your Website
Paying attention to user experience
Say What? Meta Description
Understanding Meta Descriptions and why to use them
Fostering Creativity in the Workplace
4 ways to find creativity
openbox9 takes on the 100 Day Project
100 days of one activity challenge
Six Things You Didn’t Know Word Could Do :: Design and Microsoft Word, Part 1
Using the humble Microsoft Word for in-house materials
Brand Management in our Visual Age
Advice on visual branding
6 Thoughts on Evolving Your Website Design
Web design, even more than other forms of design, is constantly evolving. It’s something we love about it. Limitations that previously constrained us are slowly disappearing and we have greater possibilities for wowing …