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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 06/10/2026

Nottingham CEDI needed a website to make complex sustainability research feel approachable. We showcased their guidance documents attractively, added dark and light modes, and gave their logo a lasting identity. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/work... #ArchitectureWebDesign

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 02/10/2026

Naming your research project is trickier than it looks. Get it wrong and nobody remembers your acronym. Get it right and your project becomes instantly recognisable. Our project naming service blends creativity with strategy. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/rese... #ProjectNaming

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 01/10/2026

I'm happy to be supporting WP Accessibility Day again as a presenter in the online event. 8th Oct, 10am-1pm. If you're a bit techie and interested in what's going on around making websites more accessible, it's well worth dropping in. wpaccessibility.day/... #WPA11yDay #WPAD2026 #Accessibility

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 29/09/2026

Not every website lives on a browser tab - some live on a wall. For the University of Strathclyde's Images of Research competition, we built a touchscreen kiosk app for displays around Glasgow. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/work... #Portfolio #WebDesign

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 29/09/2026

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 25/09/2026

Happy European Researchers' Night! Celebrating the people behind the discoveries. So many great projects go quiet when funding ends. Our legacy services keep research reaching people long after. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/rese... #EuropeanResearchersNight

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 22/09/2026

AI watermarks are coming to text, images & video thanks to the EU AI Act. Read our new blog for the full run-down. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/blog... #AIWatermarks #AcademicIntegrity

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 18/09/2026

Screen readers turn your website into speech, but only if it's built right. Three quick wins: clear headings, meaningful image alt text, and descriptive links instead of "click here." ▶️ pixelshrink.com/webs... #WebsiteAccessibility

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 14/09/2026

It's National Coding Week! A great reminder that digital skills are for everyone. We build websites that are as easy for you to update as they are for visitors to use. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/webs... #NationalCodingWeek #WebDevelopment

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 11/09/2026

"They did an outstanding job of transforming our highly academic and content-heavy ideas into a visually engaging and user-friendly platform... exceptional accuracy and attention to detail." That's what our clients say. We'd love to say it about your project too. #ClientReview #AcademicWebsites

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 08/09/2026

Organic growth takes time you don't always have. But paid ads won't. Effective PPC can return $2 for every $1 spent, a 200% ROI (Wordstream). We build ads that get you seen by the right people, fast. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/digi... #PaidAds #DigitalMarketing

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 04/09/2026

University spinouts move fast. Your website should keep up. For TTPi, we launched a holding page first, then a full site with when they were ready. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/work... #UniversitySpinOut #WebDesign

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 02/09/2026

Ever seen a logo stretched too much, or invisible on a background? That's what branding guidelines prevent. They specify exactly which positioning, dimensions and colours to use for your logo. We build brand identity and guidelines together, so consistency isn't left to chance. #BrandGuidelines

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 27/08/2026

Some briefs need sensitivity in addition to great design. For the Wellcome Trust-funded Peer Research Academy, we built accessible branding and a website around lived experience. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/work...

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 24/08/2026

Home-made research posters get lost in a sea of identical templates. We design posters with a professional finish, from readable type to a colour palette that stands out at conferences. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/rese... #ResearchPosters #ResearchImpact

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 20/08/2026

Over 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss - is your website built for them too? Our accessibility audits go beyond checkboxes, helping your research reach every visitor. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/webs... #WebsiteAccessibility #AcademicWebsites

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 17/08/2026

"Pixelshrink has done some excellent websites for us... engaging and easy to use pages which are accessible, versatile, and relevant across all our European research partners." That's what happy clients say. We'd love to say it about your project too. #ClientReview #ResearchImpact

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 13/08/2026

One channel rarely does the job alone. Content, SEO, paid ads, social media, email, we combine the ones that fit your research project and skip the ones that don't. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/digi... #DigitalMarketing #ResearchMarketing #AcademicMarketing

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 10/08/2026

Illuminating insights through data visualisation. We turn complex data into interactive, engaging visuals and quizzes that drive real understanding and informed decisions. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/rese... #DataVisualisation #ResearchImpact

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 06/08/2026

Not every website needs building from scratch, some just need someone to look after what's there. For Cultivate Innovation, we migrated their site to WordPress and built a custom care package around it. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/work... #WebsiteCare

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 04/08/2026

Innovate UK is cutting the businesses it backs each year from ~10,000 to ~3,000. It’s the same pot, but fewer winners. We've broken down what this (and 2 other big changes) means for you: pixelshrink.com/blog... #InnovateUK #ResearchFunding

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 01/08/2026

🌐 It's World Wide Web Day! We've been building world-class research websites since 2014, saying no to stale templates and bland campaigns. Here's to the web that makes it all possible. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/webs... #WorldWideWebDay #WebDesign #AcademicWebsites

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 30/07/2026

Innovative research needs an innovative website. For EV-elocity, we built interactive maps for every project location plus an integrated support form. Practical, forward-thinking design. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/work... #EVelocity #ProjectWebDesign

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 28/07/2026

🌍 It's World Nature Conservation Day! Our website sustainability audits mean less energy wasted and more kudos with visitors. We're Eco-Friendly Web Association partners offering Carbon Conscious Website accreditation. #WorldNatureConservationDay #WebSustainability

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 27/07/2026

Want research marketing insights straight to your inbox? Our Maximum Impact newsletter shares practical tips and fresh thinking to help your project reach the right people. Sign up below. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/blog... #MaximumImpactNewsletter

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 27/07/2026

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 24/07/2026

Content tip: bloggers who update old posts are 2.8x more likely to report strong results (Orbit Media). Refreshing what's already there can be just as valuable as publishing new. Our content plans are built around that kind of long-term thinking. #ContentMarketing #EvergreenContent

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 21/07/2026

Ads that Google will like and your target audience will love. From report downloads to newsletter sign-ups, we craft ads that make conversions the obvious next step... And you won't have to lift a finger. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/digi... #PPC #GoogleAds

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 16/07/2026

Want to plug your research into a business? AKT offers up to £35k of funding, with businesses contributing just 10%. Our blog covers what it is, how it differs from a KTP & who it's for. pixelshrink.com/blog... #AcceleratedKnowledgeTransfer #InnovateUK

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 13/07/2026

Not all websites are built once and left alone. We migrated the Dementia Day to Day blog twice, preserving hundreds of posts, custom filters, and author profiles. We keep research accessible. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #WebsiteMigration #ResearchImpact

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 10/07/2026

Research website builds aren't like every other site. They need to be flexible enough to launch at the start of a project and then take on the format of findings 5 years down the line. #ResearchImpact #AcademicWebDesign

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 07/07/2026

"Everyone" isn't a target audience. Using the same language for academics, policymakers, and the public risks alienating all three. Three things to consider 1. Define your audience. 2. Build audience segment personas. 3. Avoid needless jargon. #TargetAudience #ResearchCommunication

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 02/07/2026

Being seen is great, but being remembered is better. We shape your brand identity from logo to messaging, so everything you put out there really sounds like you and connects with the right people. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/webs... #Rebranding #BrandIdentity

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 30/06/2026

📱 Happy Social Media Day! Posting is one thing, knowing what's working is another. Our analytics tools track your performance and help you turn insights into strategy, so every post reaches the right people. #SocialMediaDay #SMDay #SocialMediaAnalytics

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 26/06/2026

Since 2014, we've worked with research teams and spin-outs with one simple promise: We do what we say we will, on time, within budget, and with no jargon. You'll always speak to someone who knows your name and your project. That's the Pixelshrink pledge. #Pixelshrink #ResearchImpact

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 24/06/2026

SEO or PPC for your research project? Three things to know: • SEO builds long-term visibility • Paid ads deliver fast, targeted reach • The strongest strategies use both ▶️ Where does your project sit right now? #SEO #ResearchMarketing

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 22/06/2026

A press release isn't always enough to make research stick. Two things - match your format to your audience & don't be afraid to get creative. For more ideas: pixelshrink.com/blog... #ResearchImpact #AcademicMarketing

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 18/06/2026

Breast cancer research project PREMIO COLLAB needed a website as impactful as their work. We redesigned the site, made their work package diagram interactive, and created an explainer video. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/work... #CancerResearch #ResearchImpact

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 10/06/2026

What happens to your social media when your project ends? Fixed-term projects don't have to disappear. We’ll help you create a legacy by keeping your social media active after the funding finishes. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #ResearchImpact #ProjectLegacy

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 04/06/2026

It's Great Big Green Week! 🌿 Our website sustainability audits help you reduce energy & earn kudos with eco-conscious visitors. We're Eco-Friendly Web Association partners & offer Carbon Conscious Website accreditation. ▶️ pixelshrink.com/webs... #GreatBigGreenWeek

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 02/06/2026

Specialist domain names are our speciality. From .ac.uk to .gov.uk to .eu, some domains are only available for specific organisations. We handle the application and the admin, so you don't have to. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #DomainNames #AcademicWebsites

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 31/05/2026

It’s Web Designer Day! Today we celebrate the blend of creativity, user experience, and technical expertise that goes into every great website. We design & build engaging digital spaces that help projects connect with their audiences. Here’s to the people behind the screens. #WebDesignerDay

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 29/05/2026

You’ve got 50 milliseconds to make a first impression. If your website isn’t clear, credible, and easy to navigate, visitors won’t stay. We’ll show you what’s working, and what needs fixing. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #UX #WebsiteEvaluation

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 26/05/2026

Our newsletter delivers expert tips, tools & insights for research teams. Think short, clear, and useful - just what you need. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #DigitalInsights #AcademicMarketing

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 22/05/2026

🌿 Today is International Day for Biological Diversity We support sustainability through carbon-conscious web design and hosting, helping reduce the environmental impact of digital spaces. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #Biodiversity #DigitalSustainability

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 15/05/2026

From health to clean energy, many projects we support align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We help support that impact through clear, accessible digital design amplifies real, meaningful change. #Sustainability #DigitalForGood

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 13/05/2026

As an academic leading vital research, you're driven by more than just discovery; you're motivated by impact. And the Government is actively seeking your expertise. Here are 5 ways that you can influence policy by engaging policymakers and stakeholders in UK Government. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/...

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 11/05/2026

Bold thinking deserves a bold digital presence. We redesigned the website for Cultivate Innovation, built to vibrantly showcase their expertise and connect with diverse audiences. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #WebDesign #AcademicMarketing

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 07/05/2026

A strong project name boosts clarity and recognition. We help research teams create names people understand and remember, without relying on confusing acronyms. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #ProjectNaming #AcademicMarketing

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Pixelshrink @pixelshrink.com · 05/05/2026

Research is global and your website should be too. We design multilingual sites that go beyond translation to create seamless user journeys. Because accessibility should always include language. ▶️ www.pixelshrink.com/... #Accessibility

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