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Transforming Retail with Digital Displays

Digital displays are becoming indispensable in the retail industry and with good reason. They significantly improve customer engagement and boost sales by offering a more interactive and personalized product display that resonates with customers. A 2022 Digital Signage study found that stores using digital displays saw a 31.8% increase in overall sales and a 46% […]

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How Website Audits Enhance Your Digital Presence

Your website is a critical component of your business or organization, but it may not always get the attention it deserves. We get it, it happens. The good news is that it’s quick and cost-effective to undertake a website audit to identify new or missed opportunities, remain compliant, and maximize the value of your site. […]

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When It’s Time to Rebrand: Finding the Story Behind the Shift

Many people associate brands with their logos, like Nike’s iconic swoosh or Apple’s one-bite-missing design. Others know brands by their slogans, like McDonald’s “I’m lovin it,” or L’Oreal’s “Because you’re worth it.” But logos and slogans aren’t what set a brand apart—their story does. Brands with strong stories use their messaging to communicate clear values […]

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Staying Ahead: 2024 Digital Marketing Trends and 2025 Predictions

Digital marketing changes fast. Strategies that delivered results last year may no longer be effective today. For marketing teams striving to maintain their edge, keeping up with industry trends is essential. Those who understand where the industry is headed can make smarter investments and create better customer experiences that drive stronger business results. To keep […]

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Making an Impact: Celebrating Giving Tuesday

During this season of thankfulness and giving, we’re reminded of our power to make a difference in our communities. At Makeway, we’re dedicated to empowering impactful brands that inspire change and build a brighter future. This Giving Tuesday, we’re reflecting on the opportunities we’ve had to give back, support incredible causes, and make a lasting […]

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Meet the Maker: Samantha

An interview with our Project Manager, Samantha Role: Project Manager Based: Philadelphia Pets: Cats named Scar and Mowgli Fun Fact: Appeared in a Popsicle ad as a child Did you know we have a famous model on our team? It’s true. Makeway’s very own Samantha Polizzi starred in a Popsicle advertisement as a kid. (Keep […]

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How Makeway Keeps Projects Organized

What makes working with clients meaningful? It’s not just about delivering a polished website. To us, it’s when the client feels the energy behind it. When they’re proud to share it, because it reflects who they are and where they’re headed. Getting from Point A to Point B isn’t always smooth sailing. But that’s where […]

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The Rise of M-Commerce: Why Mobile is the Future of Online Business

Imagine standing in line for coffee, casually scrolling through your phone. In just minutes, you’ve bought some new makeup (hopefully from our client Guide Beauty)—without ever stepping foot in a store. This is the reality of today’s world – where shopping happens anytime, anywhere, thanks to mobile commerce. Mobile shopping generated over $491 billion in […]

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Celebrating Our AMA Pinnacle Award Win

Transforming UDig NY and Showcasing Remarkable ROI We are thrilled to announce that Makeway won an AMA Pinnacle Award for Best Redesigned Brand for our transformative work on the UDig NY project. This achievement not only celebrates our creative excellence but also underscores the substantial ROI our strategic rebranding efforts have delivered. The transformation from […]

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Measuring Success with Heat Maps, Google Analytics & More

Imagine losing your job, not because of a measurable failure, but because of a miscommunication about what actually constitutes success. We’ve seen it happen. It’s why we stress the need to define and measure “success” as part of any website project. Without proper alignment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) among CEOs, CMOs and all team […]

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How to prepare for Chrome’s removal of third-party cookies

Google has officially started to phase out third-party cookies. A new feature called Tracking Protection, which restricts third-party cookies by default, began rolling out to 1% of Chrome users globally on January 4, 2024 and based on their timeline, should roll out to all Chrome users by the end of 2024. The removal of third-party […]

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Meet the Maker: Cindy Phan

Gaming culture is strong at Makeway, but few enjoy their video games quite like Cindy Phan. Cindy’s such a big gamer, in fact, that she traveled all the way from Orlando, Florida, to Vancouver, Canada, to meet some of the friends she made playing video games online. In this Meet the Maker, we’re excited to […]

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Makeway Chosen to Redesign DARRAN’s Website

We’re thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with DARRAN, a renowned name in crafting exquisite, sustainable commercial contract furniture. Known for their commitment to quality and design, DARRAN has entrusted Makeway with a significant mission: a complete overhaul and redesign of their website. This is exciting because it’s more than a redesign. It’s a digital […]

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Our Vision for Impact in 2024

It’s the time of year to reflect on challenges, progress, and achievements while looking ahead and setting intentions for the New Year. We won’t bore you with the typical corporate objectives around income statements, balance sheets, and cost-benefit analyses. At Makeway, we like to think about goals a little differently. We don’t measure our value […]

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2023 Makeway Downloaded

Well, that’s a wrap! As we put a bow on 2023, we’d like to say thank you. From everyone here at Makeway: thanks for your partnership, for your support, and for just being someone we like to work with. You’re the reason we do what we do. Sure, we’re geeks who find joy in writing […]

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Developer Q&A: Career Satisfaction

What can you expect from a career as a developer? ✅ Constant variety ✅ Continuous growth ✅ Sense of accomplishment But don’t take it from a non-developer. In this Employee Q&A, three Makeway developers tell us what they love about their job. We asked: What do you find satisfying about your career as a developer? […]

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