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Plank @plank.co · 16h

Only 1️⃣ week left until WordCamp Canada!

We cannot wait to join our fellow Canadian WordPress community in Ottawa next week.

If you’re planning to attend, reply with a “👋” or make sure to stop by our booth at the event.

See you there! 🙌

#WordCampCanada #WCCanada2025 #WCEH #WCEH2025

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Plank @plank.co · 14d

Hey, Canadian WordPress community! 📣 Plank is proud to be attending and sponsoring WordCamp Canada 2025 in Ottawa. Learning, connecting, and community - it all kicks off on October 15. See you there! 👋 @wordcampcanada.bsky.social #WordCampCanada #WCEH2025

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Steve Bissonnette @stevey.com · 14d

We have 5 @plank.dev's taking part — excited for us and for Josh (Montreal FTW)!

Josh W. Comeau @joshwcomeau.com · 14d

We’re live!! My brand-new course, “Whimsical Animations”, is now available. 🥳🎉

whimsy.joshwcomeau.com

I’m so excited to share all of my animation tools and techniques with y’all. 😄

Whimsical Animations

Learn how to create charming interactions and delightful touches using the magic of CSS, JavaScript, SVG, and Canvas. I’m sharing all my tricks in this one!

whimsy.joshwcomeau.com

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Steve Bissonnette @stevey.com · 15d

I'm still soliciting stories about long running TTRPG groups and what makes them last

(I have more than 100 great stories and answers so far!!)

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#D&D #TTRPG #games #gamegroups #community #clubs #hobbies

What makes great D&D/TTRPG groups last?

docs.google.com

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Plank @plank.co · 21d

Websites aren’t just for people anymore. They’re for their AI agents, too. At Plank, we’re designing fast, accessible, structured experiences for both. Welcome to the User Agent Interface. Dive into our latest blog to learn more!

Read now: bit.ly/4pxSpJ6

The Rise of the User Agent Interface (UAI) — Plank

Building websites for both humans and their AI agents For more than 30 years, the web has been built around one assumption: a human will open a browser, look at a page, and decide what to do next. Tha...

bit.ly

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Steve Bissonnette @stevey.com · Aug 28

Are you in an RPG / D&D group that's played for a long time together? Or know someone else who has?

Please help me out → Documenting what makes great D&D/TTRPG groups last for a possible short book:

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#dnd #ttrpg #rpg #club #community #games

What makes great D&D/TTRPG groups last?

docs.google.com

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Steve Bissonnette @stevey.com · Aug 21

Word of warning to any user of Litmus (www.litmus.com)

Logged in to find out our monthly plan was automatically jumping to $99 to $500 USD. 😭

We weren't a heavy user — but we did like the service, and it filled a real need @plank.co.

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Larabelles @larabelles.com · Aug 14

Larabelles are giving away one ticket to @laracon.au!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to level up your skills in the beautiful city of Brisbane.

Enter by September 30, 2025, using this link:

larabelles.com/giveaway/lar...

Can't wait to see you there!

Larabelles

Larabelles is a community for PHP and Laravel developers under-represented due to their gender.

larabelles.com

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Plank @plank.co · Aug 12

Worried about dropping site traffic in the age of AI? You’re not alone.

As search habits shift, your website is more important than ever. We share 6 reasons to invest in your site now—so you don’t fall behind.

Read more 👇
bit.ly/41FogwV

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Steve Bissonnette @stevey.com · Aug 1

Will "Legends of Greyhawk" replace 'Adventurer's League"?

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Plank @plank.co · Jul 28

🎟️ Heading to TLCC Anaheim? Visit us at Booth 34!

Plank designs seamless, branded Tessitura ticketing experiences and we're offering TLCC attendees an exclusive discount. Stop by to chat + claim yours!

tlcc.plank.co

#TLCC2025 #Tessitura

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Plank @plank.co · Jul 17

Our Plank Storytelling site has been recognized by the CSS Design Awards! 🎉

We’re honoured to receive the Special Kudos award from the judges, along with the public awards for UI, UX, and Innovation. 🏆

Explore the site & see how we can bring your digital storytelling vision to life: bit.ly/4lZYc7C

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Plank @plank.co · Jul 16

What if AI didn’t replace people, but helped them thrive? 🤔

We're using human-centric AI to cut repetitive tasks, fuel growth, and stay true to our Ethical Web Collective values.

Learn how we're empowering our team 👇
bit.ly/4lxskHz

Human-Centric AI: Plank’s Approach to AI in Web Design and Development — Plank

Discover how Plank uses human-centric AI to support their team and clients, and integrate AI responsibly into web development projects.

bit.ly

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GSAP @gsap-greensock.bsky.social · Jul 14

💚 Site of the Day - Plank - Digital Storytelling @plank.co

(nice to be able to tag someone over here on bluesky!)

⚙️ ScrollTrigger Flip SplitText Webflow
site → storytelling.plank.co
showcase → gsap.com/showcase

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Plank @plank.co · Jun 25

We don’t just create websites — we build tools that work hard for our clients.

And hearing this from a client? It’s why we do what we do.

Great partnerships lead to great outcomes. We’re so grateful for the trust and collaboration!

#WebDesignAgency #ClientSuccess #CreativeWebDesign #UXDesign

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Plank @plank.co · Jun 18

New to the blog: Our Top 10 Tips for working smarter, not harder, in the WordPress CMS! Get unstuck and build with confidence today.

👉 bit.ly/4kO2fDZ

#WordPress #CMS #WebDesignAgency

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Plank @plank.co · Jun 5

Meet our newest Planker: Julia! 🌱

We’re excited to have Julia join our team as our People & Operations Specialist.

Fun fact: Julia started skateboarding a few years ago and plans to land an ollie this summer. You got this, Julia! 🙌

Help us give Julia a warm welcome! 👋

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Plank Dev @plank.dev · May 30

Plank was founded in 1998, so this is a little trip down memory lane 💞

The 3 Gurus of 90s Web Design: Zeldman, Siegel, Nielsen

With the rise of Flash and CSS in 1997, three web design philosophies emerged. David Siegel advocated for 'hacks', Jakob Nielsen kept it simple, while Jeffrey Zeldman combined flair with usability.

cybercultural.com

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Steve Bissonnette @stevey.com · May 15

Today is the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

At @plank.co we promote Accessibility & Inclusion in many aspects of our work. We talk to clients. We have a team that wants to be part of the solution. We'll work on this every single day.

ethicalwebcollective.plank.co/accessibilit...

Acessibility & Inclusion - Ethical Web Collective

Accessibility matters. The Ethical Web Collective believes in creating equitable digital spaces for all. Learn how we create websites with dignity.

ethicalwebcollective.plank.co

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henry ✷ @strange.website · May 13

🔖 here’s a little bookmarklet to let you quickly clear the cookies on a page without developer tools or incognito mode.

henry.codes/writing/a-bo...

A bookmarklet for clearing cookies for the current page | Henry From Online

A quick note about bookmarklets and cookies. It's about a 3 minute read.

henry.codes

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Plank @plank.co · May 14

Storytelling is the key to unforgettable digital experiences. 🌐

In our latest blog, we explore two tiers of digital storytelling to elevate your brand, engage users, and bring your message to life.

Dive in and discover your perfect fit! 🤩

bit.ly/438QPUZ

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Plank @plank.co · May 8

Do you want a peek behind the curtain to find out:

🤩 Fresh insights on web design and strategy
💪 Expert tips and tricks from our team members
🚨 Updates about our services & the amazing work our team is doing

Hit the subscribe button on our homepage to sign up now!

plank.co/en/

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American Rivers @americanrivers.bsky.social · May 7

Enjoy 10 of American Rivers' favorite river songs! 🎵 These songs are perfect for your next paddle, road trip, or riverside hike. Enjoy below: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

American Rivers' Favorite River Songs - Spring 2025 - YouTube

youtube.com

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Plank @plank.co · Apr 24

Our spirits are still high after an incredible 3 days in Baltimore at 25NTC! 🤩

We were also thrilled to co-host “Party with a Purpose” alongside our friends at Big Sea, Kalamuna, and SmartLogic. 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it a huge success! 🌟

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