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28/02/2022

Keep your minds and hearts open for every story. Even when it’s not yours.

Especially these days. ❤️

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...

25/01/2022

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.

08/12/2021

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.

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

03/12/2021

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

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.

22/11/2021

16/11/2021

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.

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.

04/11/2021

Our hearts get filled with joy every time we see our products being put to good use by customers that share our values.

Fincaroasters uses Rosa2, our WordPress theme, to tell their story and sell Columbian coffee roasted in-house.

Their coffee beans come from micro-lots, which means Columbian farmer families benefit directly. On top of this, with every kilo sold, they donate 2 euros to social causes in Colombia, and their entire production is green - from the energy they use to the packaging.

Lina and Stefan - you are amazing! 🙌

👉 https://www.fincaroasters.de/

14/10/2021

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.

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.

11/10/2021

"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

Feel free to join the Upstairs Community to get such amazing stories directly in your inbox. Twice a month, on a Sunday.

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...

27/09/2021

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

10/09/2021

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

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.