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Fort Lauderdale Web Design: Costs & What to Budget

What changes a website quote? Compare scope, content, integrations and ongoing costs, with the published Pixel Boba landing page price as a starting point.

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Feb 2026

Why Your Fort Lauderdale Website Isn't Ranking

Your Fort Lauderdale business has a website but it is not showing up on Google. Here are the 7 most common reasons and how to fix each one.

Engineering
Feb 2026

WordPress vs Custom for Fort Lauderdale

Is WordPress still the right choice for your Fort Lauderdale business? Here is an honest comparison of WordPress vs custom-coded websites for local businesses.

Studio News
Jan 2026

Pixel Boba is now on Google - come say hi

Pixel Boba is growing - and now you can officially find us on Google Business. Here is why that matters and how to find us.

Business
Jan 2026

Happy New Year! (And a fresh start for your pixels)

A warm welcome to 2026, some simple advice for your website, and a small update from the studio.

Business
Dec 2025

Should You Build Your Own Website or Hire Someone?

It is the classic time vs money debate. Here is how to know if you should open the website builder yourself or call in a pro.

Business
Dec 2025

Do I Really Need a Website? Yes, You Do

Social media is rented land. A website is your digital home. Here is why reliance on algorithms is risky and why ownership matters.

Engineering
Dec 2025

Shopify Headless: When Does Your Store Need It?

Confused by the term "Headless Commerce"? We explain what it actually means, when you need it, and when you should stick to standard Shopify.

Business
Dec 2025

Template vs Custom Website: Which One Fits You?

Templates are not evil. Custom is not always necessary. Here is an honest look at which path is right for your current business stage.

Design
Dec 2025

What Makes a Good Website?

It is not just about cool animations or trendy colors. Here are the fundamentals that actually make a website work for your business.

Business
Dec 2025

Why Your Website Isn’t Getting Leads

It is frustrating. You spent money on a design you start to love, but nobody is emailing you. Here is usually why that happens.

Engineering
Dec 2025

Our Tech Stack: Why We Build on Next.js 16

We stopped building on WordPress a while ago. Here is the exact stack we use now, and why it consistently performs better.

Business
Dec 2025

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Web Design

Saving money on a website often costs much more over time. Here is why the template deal is usually not a deal.

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