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Building a strategic, functional, accessible, and beautiful website is a highly detailed process. Even in this age of AI and demanding expectations, it takes time. At Mangrove, we work with organizations who care deeply about their missions and communities. We take the time required to build a site that reflects the work of those organizations, serves their audiences, meets accessibility standards, and stands the test of time. Most of our sites are still in use years and years after launch. In this article, we break down a few key factors that influence how long a site can take to build.

A lot changed for our team in 2023 and 2024 — from officially merging with Manoverboard, a fellow B Corp creative agency, to navigating an economic downturn and evolving and adapting our team. Along the way, we’ve embraced new collaborations and opportunities that have helped shape who we are now. We are a smaller team now, but we’re also nimble, grounded, and as aligned as ever with our purpose. As we reflect on the past two years in this latest report, we’re excited to share some of the highlights. 

Turning a profit is important, but at Mangrove our purpose goes beyond that. As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to balancing environmental and social responsibility with financial sustainability. One way we live that value is by taking responsibility for our carbon footprint, specifically how we go about offsetting it. That’s why we partner with Offset Alliance, values-aligned B Corp that offers a thoughtful, considered approach to measuring and offsetting emissions.  

Do you remember the first time you saw a website? Today, the web stands among humanity’s greatest achievements. And it remains powerful because of three core principles: open source, open access, and open spirit. Our Creative Director, Andrew Boardman, explores how these principles have shaped the web—and why they still matter.