Author: Joanna Pineda

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I was in a meeting with a client last week and he complained that their Google Analytics (GA) reports just aren’t that useful. I asked why, and he said, “GA […]

Does Your Website Need a Redesign or Refresh?
Posted on April 21, 2016
Woman setting before Mac screens, man reaching in front of her to point at something on screenA couple of weeks ago, I attended a meeting with a client who was interested in redesigning their website. "Why?" I asked. The site looks pretty good, the site is mobile-friendly, and the analytics are pretty good. So [...]
Why I Traded in My Black Belt for a White Belt
Posted on April 4, 2016
HapKiDoA couple of weeks ago, I took the plunge and signed up for HapKiDo. HapKiDo is sometimes called the "anti-martial art" because it emphasizes deflection and leverage. HapKiDo techniques use joint locks, strikes and dynamic kicking. I'm a black belt in TaeKwonDo. Why embark on another martial art, especially when [...]
Web Design Can and Should Be CMS-Agnostic (and why we love WordPress more and more)
Posted on January 22, 2016
webdev_smHere at Matrix Group, we use a variety of platforms and frameworks to build client applications. On the content management system (CMS) side, we really like Sitefinity and WordPress for building websites, although we have worked with other platforms, including DNN, Expression Engine, and Kentico. WordPress has come a long way in [...]
Why Your Organization Needs a Mobile App Strategy
Posted on December 30, 2015
Man holding smartphoneStarting early this year, I have been urging clients to consider a mobile app. Not just a responsive website, which should be a given these days, but native iOS and Android apps. Why? The reasons have been building up over the past couple of years, but I became convinced because of several [...]
Never Attend a Meeting Without a Notebook
Posted on September 15, 2015
[caption id="attachment_5127" align="alignright" width="333"]Never Attend a Meeting Without a Notebook | TheMatriXFiles.com Joanna is never far from her new Surface with the purple keyboard![/caption] During orientation, new staff at Matrix Group are told to ALWAYS bring a notebook to meetings. If you prefer, you can bring a laptop or tablet. Why? It's simple, really. [...]