<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Airtight Design Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airtight Design, headquartered in Atlanta, is a top-rated web design and development agency. We have successfully delivered over 700 projects for hundreds of businesses since 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com</link><generator>GatsbyJS</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:14:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Let AI Make Your Strategic Code Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI generates code at scale but only you can make the strategic decisions that shape what it builds. Here's why that distinction matters and how to use it.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/dont-let-ai-make-your-strategic-code-decisions-blog-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/dont-let-ai-make-your-strategic-code-decisions-blog-post</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes From the AI on the Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Airtight, every person has an assistant. The arrangement is deliberate. Each of us is paired with one person, not assigned to the whole company or a department. ]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/notes-from-the-ai-on-the-team-blog-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/notes-from-the-ai-on-the-team-blog-post</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind Every Statistic Is a Name]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. For some of us at Airtight, it's not a distant cause. Here's what the system actually looks like — and how you can show up for kids who need it.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/foster-care-awareness-month-2026-blog-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/foster-care-awareness-month-2026-blog-post</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your AI Agent Needs Its Own Keys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most teams hand their AI agent the founder's login and hope for the best. There's a better way - and the choice you make now will shape everything your agent can safely do later.
]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/agent-authorization-models-blog-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/agent-authorization-models-blog-post</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Fixed My Furnace with AI. That's an $18 Billion Reality Check.]]></title><description><![CDATA[My propane tank ran dry — my fault, I should have been watching the gauge. I refilled it. The furnace didn't come back on.

Normally, this is a service call. I'd phone my HVAC company, wait for a tech, and pay $85 to $150 for a diagnosis and fix. Instead, I opened Claude — Anthropic's AI assistant — uploaded a photo of my furnace's rating plate, and described the problem.

Total time from dead furnace to warm house: less than I'd have spent on hold scheduling the appointment.
]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/ai-replacing-service-calls-reality-check-blog-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/ai-replacing-service-calls-reality-check-blog-post</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airtight Design Staff Picks: Holiday Gifts We Actually Use & Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day, our team obsesses over our work to create websites that feel as good as they look. But around the holidays? We also obsess over **finding the perfect gifts** that will actually get used and not the kind that disappears into the closet of forgotten gadgets.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/airtight-design-holiday-staff-picks-blog-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/airtight-design-holiday-staff-picks-blog-post</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Web Design Principles: What Airtight Avoids and Embraces]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Airtight, we’ve spent years refining our approach to web design, developing guidelines that ensure every project is visually compelling, user-friendly, and purpose-driven. Below, we share 10 design pitfalls we avoid and the strategies we employ to create exceptional digital experiences.
]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/essential-web-design-principles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/essential-web-design-principles</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Expert Web Developers Optimize Images for Performance and SEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Optimizing images is one of the most critical steps in creating a fast, accessible, and SEO-friendly website. Proper image sizing, formatting, and delivery can dramatically impact load times, layout stability, and user experience.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/optimize-images-for-performance-and-seo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/optimize-images-for-performance-and-seo</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why WCAG Compliance Matters and How to Make Your Website Accessible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the U.S. Department of Justice, your website is legally considered a “place of public accommodation.” Failing to meet accessibility standards can result in costly lawsuits, lost customers, and reputational damage.

Fortunately, achieving WCAG compliance is easier than you think, especially with modern testing tools and the help of a professional web development team like Airtight Design.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/wcag-compliance-website-accessibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/wcag-compliance-website-accessibility</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Modern Mockup: How Top-Tier Web Developers Create and Present Designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[“They don’t make them like they used to.” We’ve all heard it, a nostalgic nod to the “good old days.” But when it comes to web design, the old ways weren’t necessarily better. In fact, the way designers create and present mockups has evolved dramatically, becoming faster, more collaborative, and far more effective.
]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/modern-mockups</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/modern-mockups</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Right Web Development Company for Your Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're building your company’s first website or planning a redesign, selecting the right web development partner is essential. With thousands of firms and freelancers offering web design services, making the right choice can feel overwhelming. This guide will walk you through the key considerations to help you identify the web development company that best aligns with your goals, budget, and timeline.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/choosing-the-right-web-development-company</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/choosing-the-right-web-development-company</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Know When It’s Time to Redesign Your Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many businesses don’t think of their websites as having a shelf life, but in today’s digital landscape, even the most well-designed sites eventually require an update. As technology evolves and user expectations shift, your website must keep pace. If you're unsure whether it's time to invest in a redesign, here are five clear indicators your site may be due for a refresh.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/is-it-time-to-redesign-your-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/is-it-time-to-redesign-your-website</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art and Science of Web Forms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to design, test, and optimize web forms for higher conversions. ]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/web-forms-art-and-science</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/web-forms-art-and-science</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Core Elements to Reducing Bounce Rates and Increasing Conversions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your website’s performance isn’t just about how it looks, it’s about how effectively it engages visitors and converts them into customers. Two of the most important metrics for measuring this performance are bounce rate and conversion rate.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/reducing-bounce-rates-and-increasing-conversions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/reducing-bounce-rates-and-increasing-conversions</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Web Design and Development Process: Five Key Phases]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve outlined the five essential phases of the web design and development process to give you a clear understanding of what to expect.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/web-design-and-development-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/web-design-and-development-process</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Best Practices for Website Navigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever visited a website and didn’t know what to click on? Or wasted time hunting for the page you needed, only to end up feeling completely lost? We all know how frustrating this can be! Bad navigation can make visitors bounce quickly and will leave them with a bad impression of your company.  After all, our website is often our first impression. ]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/best-website-navigation-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/best-website-navigation-practices</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Securing Your Website: WordPress + Two-Factor Authentication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-factor authentication is the idea that a username and password are not the only two pieces of information that someone needs to have in order to log into their account. A second factor, in addition to the password, is required in order to be authenticated. This can be a text message sent to your phone when you enter your username and password, an email with a code, or a randomly generated code that changes every 30-60 seconds. ]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/website-security-two-factor-authentication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/website-security-two-factor-authentication</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Your Business Need Custom Software?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is not always an off-the-shelf software solution that can run your business as efficiently as custom software. Many businesses will go to great lengths to implement third party software solutions to solve challenges they are facing. Has your business ever spent months or years looking for the right off-the-shelf solution? The cost of these efforts goes beyond time and money spent. 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But here’s the thing: not every website needs one.]]></description><link>https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/do-you-need-a-cms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.airtightdesign.com/blog/do-you-need-a-cms</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>