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  1. Why Choose ExpressionEngine

    By Travis Smith, July 6, 2026
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    We talked recently about Choosing a CMS in General. Now let’s take a closer look at whether ExpressionEngine is the right choice for you, what sets it apart from competitors, and what are its key strengths and weaknesses. As leading ExpressionEngine experts, we’re confident we can guide you to understand if it’s the right CMS for your site.

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  2. Refreshing Athena Marketing International’s Website and Visual Identity

    By Travis Smith, June 15, 2026
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    Athena Marketing International

    Riveo Creative teamed up with Hop Studios to help their client, Athena Marketing International (AMI), upgrade their WordPress site and roll out a visual refresh—new logo, fonts, and colours.

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  3. What CMS Should I Use in 2026?

    By Travis Smith, June 1, 2026
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    In this post, we help you understand what to look for when choosing a CMS, compare popular options, and share our predictions for 2026. We want you feeling confident you can choose the appropriate CMS software for your website needs.

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  4. Enhancing Medical Culture Research: Hop Studios’ Collaboration with The Medical Cultures Lab at UCSF

    By Travis Smith, May 18, 2026
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    Mobile and tablet screenshots of UCSF homepage

    Screenshots of UCSF website

    Hop Studios collaborated with The Medical Cultures Lab at the University of California to improve the site’s usability and functionality for both visitors and administrators.

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  5. How to Conditionally Hide Dynamic Content in Wix Collections

    By Travis Smith, May 4, 2026
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    Here at Hop Studios, we were recently asked to add a single new section to a single lawyer bio page on a client’s website. Easy, right? It should’ve been a fifteen-minute task. But if you’ve ever pulled on a thread thinking it was nothing, only to watch your sweater unravel slowly in your hands — yeah, it was kind of like that.

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  • Recent Blog Posts

    1. Why Choose ExpressionEngine
      July 6, 2026
    2. Refreshing Athena Marketing International’s Website and Visual Identity
      June 15, 2026
    3. What CMS Should I Use in 2026?
      June 1, 2026
    4. Enhancing Medical Culture Research: Hop Studios’ Collaboration with The Medical Cultures Lab at UCSF
      May 18, 2026
    5. How to Conditionally Hide Dynamic Content in Wix Collections
      May 4, 2026

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