Episode Highlights:Brandon and Jeff share the history of Pixel Jar and their roles.Jeff's background in Front-end development.Brandon's background in gaming, programming, and Back-end development.The "sweaty backroom" that led to Brandon and Jeff working together.Why Wordpress was the right platform for development at Pixel Jar.WordCamps: the "life-blood" of PIxel Jar.The impact of WordCamp on the business.What skills led to their particular focuses on Front-end vs. Back-end development.Finding the time to get "into the weeds" with coding.The role of website builders such as Squarespace, Wix, etc.Reasons for using Drupal or other platforms.What do you tell someone that is looking for marketing results right now?The importance of exploring the goals of your client.Using "split-testing" to evaluate theories.How often should you consider redesigning your website?Key things to look at when deciding on website management and redesign.SEO's role in the web design conversation.Key aspects to look at for analytics.The biggest marketing mistakes in web design.The most drastic developments in web design since the beginning of the internet.Why breaking conventions in design is so difficult.Why innovation has to be a part of web design.The key differences for designing for mobile.The future of the internet: Brandon and Jeff's bold predictions.What do know about Pixel Jar, and what Brandon and Jeff are excited about.  3 Key Points:It's critically important to understand the goals of your client as a starting point for web design.Creating great content for your site is an on-going process, but don't constantly play the SEO game.The key to success in design is both understanding standard conventions and innovating for the future.Resources Mentioned:Orange County Wordpress CommunityPixel Jar Website