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16 Minute Read | June 1, 2026 | Fred Pike

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Data & Analytics
Digital Marketing

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Fred Pike

GA4 Setup Tips

The (non-) Definitive Guide

Learn to maximize the GA4 setup for your website. Northwoods' in-house expert Fred Pike shares tips on site search settings, data retention, custom insights to warn you of low traffic and other anomalies, BigQuery integration, and more.

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8 Minute Read | May 18, 2026 | Jenna Dehn

Topic - NWS Data Modules

UX & Website Design
UX & Website Strategy

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Jenna Dehn

Who is Protecting Your Website's Design?

Website design deviations often go unrecognized, because small changes can feel helpful, reasonable, and even necessary in the moment. But they accumulate and subtly erode your user experience. Here are three common examples we see and how to avoid them.

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6 Minute Read | May 4, 2026 | Katelyn Goerke

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Data & Analytics
UX & Website Design
UX & Website Strategy
Website Development

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Jenna Dehn
Katelyn Goerke

What UX Reveals About Your Users (That Analytics Never Will)

UX Reveals the People Behind the Data

If you’re not looking closely at your website’s user experience, optimization remains surface-level. Look beyond analytics to reveal the true, complete picture.

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4 Minute Read | April 20, 2026 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design
Website Development

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Sydney Shimko

Digital Accessibility Deadline Extended to 2027: How to Make the Most of the Extra Year

If your government agency or university has been racing toward the April 2026 ADA deadline, you just got more time. Here's how to use it wisely.

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9 Minute Read | April 13, 2026 | Matthew Karge

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Email Marketing/Marketing Automation
UX & Website Strategy
Website Development

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Matthew Karge

Should You Add an AI Chatbot to Your Manufacturing Website?

Ask These Questions Before You Spend a Dollar

Before you add an AI chatbot to your manufacturing website, make sure you ask the right questions. Learn when chatbots help vs. when they hurt UX and leads.

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6 Minute Read | April 6, 2026 | Edward Kozlowski

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Brand & Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
SEO & Content Marketing

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Edward Kozlowski

How to Optimize Content for AI Search in 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital landscape, content creators and marketers face yet another new frontier: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Here's how to optimize your content strategy for AI search.

4 Minute Read | March 16, 2026 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Strategy
Website Development

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Sydney Shimko

When Convenience Meets Accessibility: The "Listen" Era

AI Playback represents a significant milestone in normalizing web accessibility – blurring the lines between features designed to meet specific needs and features that benefit everyone.

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4 Minute Read | March 14, 2026 | Patrick Bieser

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Website Development

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Patrick Bieser

Six Stages of AI Thinking Among Developers at Northwoods

A two-year lookback at the AI Journey of the Developer Team at Northwoods

The team at Northwoods has come a long way in our AI journey.

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3 Minute Read | March 2, 2026 | Rick Fessenbecker

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
Website Development

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Rick Fessenbecker
Sydney Shimko

Preparing for the April 2027 ADA Deadline & Beyond: A Guide to PDF & Document Accessibility

The April 2027 ADA deadline is approaching fast. Learn why PDF and document accessibility is becoming one of the biggest compliance challenges and how to get ahead of it.

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5 Minute Read | February 23, 2026 | Jenna Dehn

Topic - NWS Data Modules

UX & Website Design
UX & Website Strategy
Website Development
WordPress

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Jenna Dehn

Top UX Mistakes that Are Hurting B2C Conversions (and How to Fix Them in 2026)

Most website visitors are careful about where and how they spend their hard-earned money; adding unnecessary hurdles to the buying process will surely give them pause before purchase. Don’t let that happen!

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