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Find juicy insights on the latest marketing trends – from the art of crafting attention-grabbing ads to the science behind website designs that turn heads. We are also history geeks and love to tell the story about where the web has been. We're not just decoding the matrix of web code; we're turning it into a language everyone can understand.



Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Tyche dance in the rain of prosperity.
By Phillip Mauracher 09 May, 2024
May Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, and Tyche Rain Prosperity Upon Us!
A frustrated ghost on the phone after having been ghosted
By Phillip Mauracher 19 Apr, 2024
In the wild world of sales, getting ghosted is almost a rite of passage. Like a bizarre initiation ritual, it tests your mettle, douses you in frustration, and leaves you bewildered, staring at your phone or email, wondering, "What the hell?" But here’s the twist—every seasoned sales veteran will tell you that the struggle is absolutely worth it.
A robot giving a spider monster a balloon in an act of kindness
By Phillip Mauracher 23 Mar, 2024
Have you ever been on the receiving end of a business relationship or transaction in which you could just tell the other person didn't connect with you or yelled at you or just did not care? You were just there as what felt like an annoyance in their world. We live in a society in which businesses fiercely compete for attention and loyalty - and money. The gentle art of kindness often gets overshadowed by aggressive marketing strategies and cutthroat tactics. Studio 1585 embraces a culture of connection, compassion, and kindness, integrating it into every aspect of every service we provide. We are here to create meaningful connections.
A cat buying catnip on a mobile web site
By Phillip Mauracher 09 Mar, 2024
Have you ever been on your phone and visited a website only to find it was so tiny you couldn't read it, or the site was just unusable on a phone. If you're like me, I can't stand that and I'll just leave the site. Why in the heck would any web design agency let that happen? We've had mobile browsing for almost 20 years now! That is where Studio 1585 comes in. We can help get your website in order and make it mobile friendly, or we can help your designers out too.
Hands holding letters spelling out LGBTQ
By Phillip Mauracher 11 Feb, 2024
In today's increasingly diverse and fractured world, businesses and brands are realizing the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive online environment. This is particularly important when it comes to web design and social media marketing. Simply displaying a rainbow badge, or any other badge, on your website or social media profile is no longer enough! In order to truly engage with the gay community and attract a diverse range of customers, it's crucial to go beyond the surface and ensure that your digital presence is genuinely friendly for gay folks.
LGBTQIA+ owned business
By Phillip Mauracher 29 Jan, 2024
We are proud to announce we have joined the Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce in a step towards promoting diversity and equality. By joining, we have added our powerful voice to their mission of advocating for inclusive businesses. With a strong commitment to supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses and promoting their growth, the Colorado LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable addition to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Three smiley faces representing the perfect audience.
By Phillip Mauracher 20 Jan, 2024
You took one of the most important first step in getting your business online. Your website is your company's digital calling card. It needs to be good looking and provide the information that your customers are looking for. Are you unsure about the content or the audience, your site might not be appealing to the right types of consumers if you don't get it right. You wouldn't make a carnivore website for vegans, would you?
a stick figure with a question mark on his head confused about where to start
By Phillip Mauracher 14 Jan, 2024
You've decided to dip your toes into the vast ocean of the internet. Buckle up, my digital friend, because we're about to embark on a journey filled with memes, hashtags, and a sprinkle of magic internet dust to boost your digital presence. It's like Hogwarts but for the web – minus the owls, but filled with plenty of trolls and Voldemorts.
 logo for denver pc solutions
By Phillip Mauracher 08 Dec, 2023
🎉🎉🎉 We are absolutely thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest member, Denver PC Solutions! Check out the amazing computers they have built and have in stock. It's like Tron, but better! They offer an array of services including: Gaming PC Builds: Offering custom and pre-built ultra-modern gaming PCs. Computer Repair: Offering repair services for PCs, laptops, or other devices. PC Sales or Custom Builds: Providing sales of pre-built or custom-configured PCs tailored to specific needs or preferences. Software Services: Providing software solutions, installations, or guidance for customers' computer systems.
Close up of Phil Mauracher, owner of Studio 1585.
By Phillip Mauracher 13 Nov, 2023
My name is Phil Mauracher (pronounced like My Rocker). I've been in the web design and development industry since the mid-1990s. Yep. I'm that old! My first website was a giant picture of me and my name, all hosted on AOL. It was probably one of the worst websites ever invented, but then Geocities was invented, so maybe the second worst website.
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