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Especially these days. ❤️

Keep your minds and hearts open for every story. Even when it's not yours. Hi, I’m Nabeelah, the human behind this issue of Upstairs. I’m a conversation editor at The Correspondent, a transnational media based in Amsterdam. As a British-Pakistani journalist, I was primarily a tea drinker before I started to meet journalists and human rights defenders who broadened my p...

Transparency Report #14: rumbling skies across Pixelgrade

Transparency Report #14: rumbling skies across Pixelgrade In the last six months, the weather on our side of the world was pretty wild. Thunders, dryness, storms, rays of sunshine, we experienced them all.

The About page is one of the most important ones on your website. Yet, it’s often overlooked. It’s like the alley in front of your house—it paints a picture about who lives there; it gives some clues that visitors use to create a narrative out of it.

About page examples for different team structures Having troubles creating an about page that matches your particular needs and team structure? Read this piece to overcome this challenge.

"Our website is the primary selling tool for us, and this is why we have to rely on it so much."

Running a coffee shop and driving positive change Finca Roasters is a two-folks specialty coffee business in Baden, Germany, with a strong desire to make a positive change in their part of the world.

This scheme of discounting a product for a limited time has been borrowed today and ingrained in industries where it makes no sense, apart from the mere act of selling for the sake of it.

I discount, you discount, we both lose We're putting an end to discounts, coupon codes, promo codes, limited-time deals, and other tactics that push you to make a quick decision.

Alexandra from Lumânări parfumate Flair Scent nailed it. You can get it done, too. Check out how you can start selling your creative products on your website. Learn how to keep everything under the same roof.

How to sell your crafts online using WordPress Showcasing and selling online your creative products might look like a danger zone you are about to enter. We help you be safe and shine.

"I used to see perfectionism and overcompensation as positive traits that increased my chances of success. My totalitarian beliefs about work were super strong: work hard, no mistakes allowed, no breaks, no waste of time, no sleep, etc. Now I see things nuanced rather than black and white." via Marina

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Ready to give up what brought you results and validation? Hi, I am Marina, the human behind this issue of Upstairs. A Digital Account Manager and an impulsive traveler convinced that the reason we’ve given skin and music is to have goosebumps. I’m almost 30 years old, and the moment I grasped that getting better at life didn’t always have to happen t...

How can a business adjust to all these solicitations while being profitable (that’s why it’s a business) and treating people in a humane way (that’s our calling)?

Building a team is a tall order Building a team around the same values is a tall order that has never been so complex and full of challenges. Learn more from our journey.

How can something prebuilt (that many other people buy) make you feel special and get the right kind of attention?

Can a niche WordPress theme help you build a unique website? There's more behind a WordPress theme's demo, and it's time for you to glue the pieces together to make the best decision.