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Looking back at Balsamiq’s 2023
A detailed recap of what we did in 2023 and a peek into our plans for 2024.
Wireframing for Everyone, the Book, Is Here!
We wrote a book to help everyone participate in the design process! It’s about better ways to make wireframes and use them with your team. Order your copy now.
Looking back at Balsamiq’s 2022
We've changed a lot in the last year! Here's our traditional recap of what we did in 2022 and our plans for 2023.
Welcome Jonathan Race, Business Manager, and Arielle Kimbarovsky, Head of Marketing
The Balsamiq team is growing! Join us in welcoming two new team members, JR and Arielle, in new roles.
How Balsamiq does User Research
Check out this whole new section of our website, on how to do User Research with a small team.
How Balsamiq Does Product Roadmaps
Product roadmaps vary a lot depending on the size of your company. We try to keep ours simple.
How to Use Sponsorships to Increase Diversity in the Workplace
Ideas about how you can use your sponsorship budget to help make the world a better place, by supporting underserved communities and making events more accessible.
Looking back at 2021
Our traditional recap of what we did in 2021, and our plans for 2022!
Priority Review Boards: a simple process with a big impact!
Quarterly roadmap meetings are great for making big plans, but how can we make much-needed smaller, everyday decisions? We use PRBs!
New Company Pages!
Our company pages are now FULL of lessons learned and useful tips for other bootstrapped software businesses like ours.
Announcing New Mentors of Our Office Hours Program
After two years, our Office Hours program is still going great. Several new Balsamiq mentors are now available for a chat. Come meet us online!
Looking back at 2020
A detailed recap of what we achieved in 2020, and a quick look at what's to come in 2021!
“Baking” a Balsamiq Mini Virtual Retreat
In November, we met for a 3-day mini virtual retreat dedicated to social time and fun. Here is how we planned the event and what we learned.
How We Planned a Virtual Retreat During the Covid-19 Crisis
Like many other companies, we had to change plans for our annual company retreat. Here are the challenges we faced and the solutions we adopted for 2020.
Looking Back at 2019
The big rewrite is finally complete. Revenue grew over 11%. Read the recap of 2019, and take a quick look at what's to come in 2020!
How to do Graphic Design for Balsamiq's Company Retreat
Learn all about the graphic design process behind our 2019 Company Retreat: some little details can make a big difference!
Coming Home: 2019 Balsamiq Nest Retreat
Gathering together in May for our annual retreat in our new Bologna office, "The Nest," echoed the journey we've been on as a company over the past year.
The Balsamiq Office Hours
Have you ever wanted to talk to us in person? Would you like advice on your career, or software company? We are running a new program, which we're calling......
Free Wireframes for Google Drive for Classrooms
Our Free program now includes Balsamiq Wireframes for Google Drive for schools.
Welcome Amanda, Kendra, and Billy!
The Balsamiq family keeps on growing! Join us in welcoming our 3 new team members Amanda, Kendra, and Billy.
How to Increase Diversity in Small Software Businesses
Our CEO Peldi interviews Sarah Allen about diversity in a small software company. As a Founder, learn more about how to make your business more inclusive.
New Home and Product Pages!
Our company has grown a lot since our last website update. We decided it was time to freshen things up a bit, starting from two important pages.
How We Celebrated the Balsamiq 10th Anniversary
Balsamiq turned 10! To celebrate the milestone we gathered all together, with families and friends, for six amazing days in The Dominican Republic.
Bridge Foundry: 9 Years of Making the Tech Industry a Nicer Place to Work
We're proud to support Bridge Foundry, a non-profit that works to empower people from underrepresented communities with technology.
Welcome Julia DeBari and Laura Lei!
Welcome two new employees to the Balsamiq family: Laura Lei and Julia DeBari. Laura Lei is our Digital Artist and Julia is our first Design Educator.
Welcome Laura Farolfi, Our First Full-Time Project Manager
We're excited to introduce to you Laura Farolfi, the Marketing team organizer. With her great organizational skills, she helps us get more things done!
How to Cultivate Teaminess in Remote Companies
Eight ways to try to cultivate team spirit in a remote company. Personal pages, informal meetings, Friday social question... How does your company do it?
Working from Home: Frequently Asked Questions
The 5 most common questions or comments we've received about working from home. "How does your boss know that you're actually working?" is the first one 😊
The Balsamiq Software Donation Program
We have donated more than 10,000 licenses over the last 8 years. Here is why, and a kind invitation to other software companies to do the same.
Looking Back at 2017
It’s that time of the year when we recap the past year and share with you our plans for the next 12 months. Subscribe to the newsletter for more...
How We Stay Flat at 30 Employees
We haven't given up the dream of staying flat, even at 30 employees. Here is the route we are exploring, still without managers.
Welcome Ali Servet Donmez and Alasdair Manson!
We're excited to introduce to you the two newest members of the Balsamiq family, Ali Servet Donmez and Alasdair Manson!
Spolsky's Four Pillars of Organic Growth
“Revenue, head count, PR, and quality--if one gets ahead of the others, you’re screwed.” An oldie, but goodie we have referred to since 2008!
Welcome Luca, Alberto, Tommaso, and Angie!
It is with great pleasure that we introduce to you four new members of the Balsamiq family! We are also hiring 4 more people over the next few months!
What's Your Company's "Natural Size"?
Every company has a natural size. Answer this question and you’ll find out what kind of company you should build and how to grow it.
Planning a Company Retreat for a Growing Team
We keep on growing, and this brings new challenges for our company retreats, too. Read how we plan our retreats and what happened in April 2017!
Our Vacation Policy: Mandatory Minimum Days
Our vacation policy was: Take some. But we noticed that some employees weren’t taking enough. Now our policy is: Take at least 20 days off a year.
How to Share Customer Feedback With the Rest of the Team
We created a system for sharing positive and negative customer feedback internally. It has helped us raise team morale and improve cohesion!
Looking Back at 2016
We continue to truck along nicely, executing on our vision. 2016 was yet another record year for us, with sales almost reaching $6.6 million.
Welcome Stefano Gozzi and Philip Nittenberg!
Hello friends! We're excited to introduce to you the two newest members of the Balsamiq family, Stefano Gozzi and Philip Nittenberg!
Finding The Human: The Customer Support Starter Pack
Customer service can be hard when you're on the receiving end of an angry call. Brendan offers some ideas for empathizing with your customers.