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Keep your minds and hearts open for every story. Even when it’s not yours.

Especially these days. ❤️

Keep your minds and hearts open for every story. Even when it's not yours. Hi, I’m Nabeelah, the human behind this issue of Upstairs. I’m a conversation editor at The Correspondent, a transnational media based in Amsterdam. As a British-Pakistani journalist, I was primarily a tea drinker before I started to meet journalists and human rights defenders who broadened my p...

Transparency Report #14: rumbling skies across Pixelgrade

Transparency Report #14: rumbling skies across Pixelgrade In the last six months, the weather on our side of the world was pretty wild. Thunders, dryness, storms, rays of sunshine, we experienced them all.

The About page is one of the most important ones on your website. Yet, it’s often overlooked. It’s like the alley in front of your house—it paints a picture about who lives there; it gives some clues that visitors use to create a narrative out of it.

About page examples for different team structures Having troubles creating an about page that matches your particular needs and team structure? Read this piece to overcome this challenge.

"Our website is the primary selling tool for us, and this is why we have to rely on it so much."

Running a coffee shop and driving positive change Finca Roasters is a two-folks specialty coffee business in Baden, Germany, with a strong desire to make a positive change in their part of the world.

This scheme of discounting a product for a limited time has been borrowed today and ingrained in industries where it makes no sense, apart from the mere act of selling for the sake of it.

I discount, you discount, we both lose We're putting an end to discounts, coupon codes, promo codes, limited-time deals, and other tactics that push you to make a quick decision.

Alexandra from Lumânări parfumate Flair Scent nailed it. You can get it done, too. Check out how you can start selling your creative products on your website. Learn how to keep everything under the same roof.

How to sell your crafts online using WordPress Showcasing and selling online your creative products might look like a danger zone you are about to enter. We help you be safe and shine.

"I used to see perfectionism and overcompensation as positive traits that increased my chances of success. My totalitarian beliefs about work were super strong: work hard, no mistakes allowed, no breaks, no waste of time, no sleep, etc. Now I see things nuanced rather than black and white." via Marina

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Ready to give up what brought you results and validation? Hi, I am Marina, the human behind this issue of Upstairs. A Digital Account Manager and an impulsive traveler convinced that the reason we’ve given skin and music is to have goosebumps. I’m almost 30 years old, and the moment I grasped that getting better at life didn’t always have to happen t...

How can a business adjust to all these solicitations while being profitable (that’s why it’s a business) and treating people in a humane way (that’s our calling)?

Building a team is a tall order Building a team around the same values is a tall order that has never been so complex and full of challenges. Learn more from our journey.

How can something prebuilt (that many other people buy) make you feel special and get the right kind of attention?

Can a niche WordPress theme help you build a unique website? There's more behind a WordPress theme's demo, and it's time for you to glue the pieces together to make the best decision.

Writing and designing your About page is not easy. Especially since your specific context and needs differ from everyone else's.

Oana took five of the most common situations where you might find yourself and put together a post that tackles what to write on the About page and offers a few design examples to inspire you.

Give it a read 👉 https://pixelgrade.com/upstairs/create-about-page/

We showed up one day after the other, doing our best to put our ducks in a row. Sometimes we succeeded, but unfortunately, we faced plenty of setbacks.

Transparency Report #13: underwater is breathtaking Swimming with our heads underwater managed to open our eyes in ways we never experienced before at Pixelgrade.

Our relationship with the Romanian Post is tricky, but today was a good day.
A lovely lady carefully guided us, so we succeed in shipping the first batch of books (Upstairs Community).

Hopefully, it will land before Christmas, but hey, we gave our best.

Stay kind, storytellers! ❤️

"The world of long commutes, of non-stop hustling, of no work-life balance that you’re expected to be ok with for years before you “prove yourself,” the theoretically decent salary that still leaves you with too much month left at the end of your money (because everything is prohibitively expensive), the endless meetings, reports, the work-about-work, the massive burn-outs that seem to follow years of doing that, and are, again, accepted as a by-product of building a career." via Lavinia

Is waiting for Friday the only way to keep going? Hi! I’m Lavinia, the human behind this issue of Upstairs. I’ve spent the last 10+ years helping entrepreneurs, leaders, remote workers, and startup teams build purposeful, innovative, sustainable organizations, careers, and lifestyles. I’ve lived in eight countries across four continents and t...

We fine-tuned the landing page for the Upstairs Community to match the current reality. Make sure you read it from top to toe and join this growing squad of creative professionals willing to speak the truth about their journey. Cheers!

Join the Upstairs Community - Pixelgrade A safe place to access stories that make us better people. Join us and twice a month, on a Sunday, you'll get a new narrative via email.

In an age of abundance where competition is one click away, presenting your true self can become a big differentiator and make you top of mind for your visitors.

Creating a company blog that serves business goals - Pixelgrade Upstairs Learn how to create a blog that matches your businesses' bigger goals and showcases who you really are.

Using your website in a mix with external services is exactly what breaks the consistency your customers are looking for.

Crafting a consistent customer experience on your website - Pixelgrade Upstairs Learn how to shape a consistent experience for your visitors and upcoming customers. Make sure it's memorable and in tune with your brand.

In today’s world, where each of us spends so much time online, jumping from one www to another, most of your potential customers are well-informed and have developed a solid radar for bulls**t.

Which questions to ask before creating your website - Pixelgrade Upstairs Go beyond the aesthetics and ask the right questions before building your website to discover your needs and your audience's wants.

The website is your digital house, and as with the real one, you need to keep the keys in your pocket.

Own your website content to control the experience - Pixelgrade Upstairs Make sure you own and protect the content you are writing on the Internet. Learn about its impact on your success.

Do you want to start a newsletter to connect with your audience on a deeper level? Although adding a newsletter subscription box to your website is no longer a complicated task, running and maintaining it is no easy feat. That's why it's vital to make sure you build it on the right foundation if you want to succeed in the long run.

Starting a newsletter on the right foundation - Pixelgrade Upstairs Adding a newsletter subscription box to your website is no longer a complicated task. But this technical simplicity should not be confused with simplicity in running and maintaining a successful newsletter that can help you achieve your goals and that your audience really wants to read. I’m sure t...