Posts tagged: Industry Analysis

Ten years ago, we promised clients websites that would last a decade. Here's how we delivered on that promise, and the valuable lessons we learned about digital sustainability along the way.

The specialty coffee industry is experiencing substantial pressure on pricing. We think folks should be transparent about why.

Why custom development makes sense for serious roasters looking to grow their direct sales channel.

We explore what AI can do, how it works, what some of those acronyms stand for, and how it might help you sell coffee.

When you’re sending your coffee out through another party, you have an opportunity to market your own brand uniquely. Here are a few ideas.

A handful of tips for selling online (through the lens of specialty coffee, of course).

Gift cards went from symbols of lazy gift-giving to sublime expressions of care in 2020. Between shipping delays, small business struggles, and quarantine fatigue, gift cards became the perfect solution—offering experiences, supporting local shops, and giving recipients the joy of browsing when they're ready. Here's why 2020 was truly the Year of the Gift Card, plus practical steps to get them on your WooCommerce or Shopify site.

You aren't selling a bag of coffee—you're describing the experience of sipping a warm cup on a cold morning. In my WooConf 2017 keynote, I explored why website customization matters beyond aesthetics: it's about creating emotional connections and paths for visitors to fall in love with products. Drawing from James Baldwin's wisdom about making things better, here's Part 1 of our deep dive into custom web design philosophy.

Our friends at WooCommerce invited us to share our thoughts on coffee subscription websites. Check out their ultimate guide on how to start a coffee subscriptions business.

Why specialize in coffee and wine? The easy answer is our founder's coffee roots and our daily enjoyment of both. The real answer? The people. Coffee and wine are agricultural products tied to specific places and seasons, creating individuals with deep earth connections and relationship-focused approaches. This focus on time and relationships extends to everyone they work with—from farmers to web designers. We're humbled to work alongside some of the most innovative, humble people on the planet."

How participant observation makes for killer web design

Our thoughts on the Stumptown Coffee Roasters investor controversy.