https://vonalab.com/en/blog The vona blog: practical insights on AI, web development, design and digital strategy — from the daily work of a web agency in Leipzig. en https://vonalab.com/en/blog/geo-visibility-ai-era https://vonalab.com/en/blog/geo-visibility-ai-era Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence Generative engine optimization in practice: how ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI overviews find sources and what you can do to get named. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-agents-workflows https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-agents-workflows Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence What sets AI agents apart from chatbots and workflows, when which solution fits, which fields of use have proven themselves and which safety rules you need from the start. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/noir-editorial-design https://vonalab.com/en/blog/noir-editorial-design Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Design Our design philosophy: reduction, a dark default, clear typography. What “Noir Editorial” means and how it shows on our website. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/why-no-framework https://vonalab.com/en/blog/why-no-framework Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development Static with Astro: little JavaScript, high speed, a small attack surface and the limits of this approach. When frameworks are the better choice. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/remote-work-agency https://vonalab.com/en/blog/remote-work-agency Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA General Asynchronous communication, digital creative processes and the right amount of in-person exchange — our verdict after years of distributed work. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/chatgpt-in-business https://vonalab.com/en/blog/chatgpt-in-business Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence Three forms of use, typical use cases, common pitfalls and a five-step approach: how to use ChatGPT and similar models in your company in a sensible way. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/web-typography https://vonalab.com/en/blog/web-typography Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Design Variable fonts, fluid type scales, optical kerning — typography on the web is far more than choosing a font family. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/web-performance-2025 https://vonalab.com/en/blog/web-performance-2025 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development LCP, INP, CLS and TTFB: what the values mean, where you achieve the most, how lab and field data differ — with an example and a checklist. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/api-design-best-practices https://vonalab.com/en/blog/api-design-best-practices Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development Good APIs are like good architecture — you don't notice them when they work. Principles for long-lived, developer-friendly interfaces. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/digital-client-communication https://vonalab.com/en/blog/digital-client-communication Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA General How we make client projects more efficient and more pleasant with clear processes, a good briefing and honest communication. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/llm-fine-tuning-practice https://vonalab.com/en/blog/llm-fine-tuning-practice Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence Off-the-shelf language models are good — but specialized use cases call for tailor-made adaptations. A technical report from experience. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/dark-mode-best-practices https://vonalab.com/en/blog/dark-mode-best-practices Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Design Dark mode is more than inverted colors. Contrast, color temperature, shadows — how to design a true dark interface. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/sustainable-web-development https://vonalab.com/en/blog/sustainable-web-development Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA General Every page has an ecological footprint. How performance optimization and deliberate technology choices make websites sustainable. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/accessibility-web-development https://vonalab.com/en/blog/accessibility-web-development Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development Semantic HTML, keyboard, contrast and testing: what WCAG 2.2 requires, what the accessibility act means for websites and how to test accessibility. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/corporate-design-ai-era https://vonalab.com/en/blog/corporate-design-ai-era Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Design If AI tools can generate logos — what role is left for strategic corporate design? Putting it in perspective. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-customer-support https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-customer-support Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence When AI pays off in support, what escalation, knowledge base and measurement look like and how to introduce it in stages without risking quality and data protection. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/vanilla-js-vs-frameworks https://vonalab.com/en/blog/vanilla-js-vs-frameworks Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development React, Vue, Svelte — great tools. But not always the right tool for the job. When we deliberately decide against them and why. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/optimizing-agency-processes https://vonalab.com/en/blog/optimizing-agency-processes Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA General From writing proposals to launch — which processes can be standardized and where it pays to deliberately leave room for freedom. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-workflow-automation https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-workflow-automation Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence Which processes suit AI automation, how a workflow is built, which tools exist and how to calculate expectations and benefit realistically. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/animation-in-web-design https://vonalab.com/en/blog/animation-in-web-design Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Design Animations direct attention, convey character and communicate hierarchy — when they're used correctly. A critical look. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/prompt-engineering-tips https://vonalab.com/en/blog/prompt-engineering-tips Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence Eight principles for better prompts with a before-and-after example, a template to take away, notes on prompt injection and a prompt library for your team. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/css-variables-design-system https://vonalab.com/en/blog/css-variables-design-system Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development How to build a robust, maintainable design system with native CSS custom properties — without build tools and without overhead. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/pricing-web-projects https://vonalab.com/en/blog/pricing-web-projects Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA General Hourly rate or fixed price? How we estimate web projects, what clients really want to know — and why we'd rather communicate too much. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/color-systems-for-agencies https://vonalab.com/en/blog/color-systems-for-agencies Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Design How to develop a color system that works across all touchpoints — from the website to print to the app. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-and-data-privacy https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ai-and-data-privacy Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence GDPR, DPAs, third countries and shadow AI: a practical overview with a data traffic light and checklist so you use AI in your company with data protection in mind. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/agency-feedback-culture https://vonalab.com/en/blog/agency-feedback-culture Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA General How to build an open feedback culture in an agency: attitude, proven formats, rules for good feedback and a checklist. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/agency-git-workflow https://vonalab.com/en/blog/agency-git-workflow Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development Feature branches, Conventional Commits and a clear review process — how we work efficiently with Git in small teams. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ux-research-methods https://vonalab.com/en/blog/ux-research-methods Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Design Not every project needs a lab. Which UX research methods deliver valid insights even on a small budget. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/future-of-ai-agencies https://vonalab.com/en/blog/future-of-ai-agencies Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Artificial Intelligence AI doesn't replace creative work, but it changes how we do it. An essay on the transformation of the agency industry. https://vonalab.com/en/blog/static-websites-comeback https://vonalab.com/en/blog/static-websites-comeback Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT VONA Software Development Jamstack, SSG, edge rendering — why static websites are out in front again and what that means for modern web projects.