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AI: Automation in an Uncertain Economy

As economic uncertainty looms over global and U.S. markets, the role of AI and automation in corporate strategy is no longer hypothetical—it's imperative.

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How to Really Vet a Software Development Company

This 2 The Point episode by iS2 Digital dives into how to vet a custom software development company beyond the usual checklists.

Best Practices for Website Design

This 2 The Point episode by iS2 Digital explores how to build a website that not only looks good but actually performs.

Creative Circle to Enhance Website UX and Performance

Creative Circle, a leader in creative staffing and talent solutions, has initiated a full website redesign to better serve its national network of clients and talent. They hired iS2 Digital for the development of the new site which emphasizes performance, accessibility, and modern design—ensuring an intuitive experience for users across all devices.

The project includes a full upgrade to the latest version of WordPress, HubSpot form integration, and a comprehensive content migration. A custom theme and set of powerful custom post types are being developed to support the unique structure and offerings of Creative Circle's business.

While the design remains confidential ahead of launch, early previews are fantastic. The new UI is tailored for clarity and ease of use, with a mobile-first strategy and full ADA compliance to ensure broad accessibility.

"This project is all about creating a foundation that can evolve with Creative Circle's business," said Kevin Goldberg, CEO of iS2 Digital. "We're focused on scalability, performance, and delivering a best-in-class experience for everyone who interacts with the site from the admin users to the public."

The redesign is currently underway, with more details to be shared upon launch.

About Creative Circle

Creative Circle is a specialized staffing and recruitment firm that connects top creative, marketing, and digital professionals with leading companies across North America. With a deep understanding of the creative industry and a commitment to personalized service, Creative Circle helps organizations build flexible, high-performing teams and delivers solutions that align with each client's unique goals, timelines, and culture.

About iS2 Digital

Founded in 1997, iS2 Digital (formerly Imagistic) is a web-based business solutions company whose mission is to empower organizations using a business-centric approach to the use of technology. With a strong attention to detail, a focus on strategy and bottom line, and exceptional client service, iS2 Digital offers a proven track record of hundreds of satisfied clients and successful implementations around the world. Its talented and seasoned staff offers decades of experience in business technology strategy, web development, Internet and custom software development, content strategy, creative services, and information architecture.

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The Rule of 7: Shaping Website Navigation

Effective website navigation follows cognitive science. The Rule of 7 suggests that you keep menus short, group items logically, and support users with dropdowns, mega menus, and super nav tools for account and search.

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Aligning User Stories, Business Goals, and Metrics

The cornerstone of website success: aligning user stories with business goals and leveraging data-driven iteration. This yields an effective website that evolves to meet both user needs and your organizational objectives.

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Quality Assurance is... Assurance

Testing cannot be an afterthought: QA should be built into the development cycle—not just rushed in at the end.

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Documentation Is a Deliverable

Good documentation—it’s not just for the bookshelf! Good documentation supports onboarding, maintenance, scalability and success.

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Version Control Is Fundamental

Vetting a software development company is challenging. An easy first cut is to their approach to repositories, commits, and version control will tell you everything about their professionalism and discipline.

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Methodology Matters

Agile, Scrum, or Kanban—understanding their process helps you predict how your project will be managed and succeed.

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