Websites & eCommerce
Notes on designing and building websites that earn their keep — WordPress, eCommerce, and the craft in between.
Jul 16
2025
2025
How We’ve Streamlined Our Web Design Process
We’ve changed our design process a lot over the years. Back when it was just me, I’d start a project and jump straight into…
May 9
2025
2025
The Cost of a Website Resign (and what you’re actually paying for)
"How much does a website redesign cost for a small business in Park City or Salt Lake City?" As a Park City, Utah web…
Dec 20
2024
2024
With Koko Analytics, the Transition from Jetpack is Complete
I wrote a while back about moving on from the Jetpack plugin because we only used a few features and the fact they were…
Oct 21
2024
2024
Replacement for Jetpack Tiled Galleries and Lightbox Carousel
Jetpack has long suffered from mild to moderate derision in the WordPress developer community due to its bloated nature and heavy-handed approach. I don't…
Aug 8
2024
2024
Why We Ask for Your Budget
Clients are sometimes reluctant to reveal their budget. But there are good reasons why we ask. As a full-service, custom web design agency, one…
Aug 2
2024
2024
What Is UI/UX Design?
Whether you’re interested in becoming a web designer or are looking to have a new website built, you’ll no doubt hear a lot about…
Jul 11
2024
2024
How to Write Your Website Copy: Hire a Copywriter
Updated: July 11, 2024 There is one huge roadblock we see time and time again in web projects: content. No matter if you’re building…
Jun 13
2024
2024
Why We Don’t Chase Web Design Awards
Spigot has been designing and developing websites since 2007. In that time we've built hundreds of websites and have yet to win a design…
Jun 7
2024
2024
How Wireframing Became an Integral Part of Our Web Design Process
During the earliest years, when our team was tiny — basically just me — our website design workflow was classically simple. The designer (me) laid…
Jun 7
2024
2024
Using a Website Wireframe to Convert More Customers
Rumor has it you’re building a new website. That’s so exciting! You’ve likely already started imagining the finished product. How do your logo and…