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    As a project-based company, it can be challenging to find the right way to feature your work without overcrowding your website or negatively impacting the… Read More

    Mikel Bruce - August 29, 2022
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    Morgan Smith - July 19, 2022
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Flywheel’s 2020 Year in Review

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Morgan Smith — January 16, 2021
How our ERGs created change in our company and community in 2020

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How our ERGs created change in our company and community in 2020

Flywheel has always held Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a top company priority in years past, but we wanted to make an even bigger… Read More

Kacie Hughes - December 15, 2020
Flywheel’s successful remote internship program (+ how you can implement your own!)

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Flywheel’s successful remote internship program (+ how you can implement your own!)

It’s a privilege to be able to work remotely during these uncertain times. While the hope remains that we’ll all be in our offices by… Read More

Liz Ernst - November 25, 2020
Can your office space help your company be more inclusive?

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Can your office space help your company be more inclusive?

When Flywheel first announced that we would be moving to the historic Ashton building, a 1900s millwork shop turned office and retail space in north… Read More

Karen Borchert - October 19, 2020
Hiring more people of color at your tech company is essential. Here’s why.

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Hiring more people of color at your tech company is essential. Here’s why.

I am a Junior Designer at Flywheel and a Black designer who works in the tech industry. I’m a part of the 3% of professional… Read More

Rese Wynn - August 27, 2020
The story of Coaches:  Taking corporate mentoring from cute to crucial

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The story of Coaches: Taking corporate mentoring from cute to crucial

In late 2018, Flywheel was right in the middle of full-fledged scaling. We had 110 employees at the end of 2017, hired nearly 100 new… Read More

Brett Hicks - August 6, 2020
Why we created Ruby on Ales: A 3-phase training program

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Why we created Ruby on Ales: A 3-phase training program

It’s no surprise that starting a tech company in the Midwest has its challenges, but something I get asked more often than not is, “Where… Read More

Tommy Vacek - July 22, 2020
How Flywheel helped me find my seat at the table (and how I’m using it for good)

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How Flywheel helped me find my seat at the table (and how I’m using it for good)

Being the only female minority in a room full of men has never been surprising (or upsetting) to me. It first happened when I was… Read More

Amanda Martinez - March 5, 2020
A code girl’s journey to Flywheel

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A code girl’s journey to Flywheel

Flywheel loves to get involved in the communities we’re a part of. (In fact, it’s even one of our seven core values!) Whether it’s… Read More

Jazmyn Brown - August 9, 2019
Big news: Flywheel is joining WP Engine!

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Big news: Flywheel is joining WP Engine!

Flywheel started in 2012 with a strong, singular mission: to empower the millions of designers, developers, and agencies worldwide that build sites on WordPress. We… Read More

Dusty Davidson - June 24, 2019
DFIUFEE, the band: How Flywheel’s in-house musical group came to be

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DFIUFEE, the band: How Flywheel’s in-house musical group came to be

Every January, Flywheel gathers for the annual Flywheelies, a soirée created for employees (and their significant others) to celebrate the previous year’s wins, drink… Read More

Brett Hicks - May 23, 2019
Flywheel went corporate for a day: Here’s the chaos that followed

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Flywheel went corporate for a day: Here’s the chaos that followed

Last Monday, Flywheel shut down as the dog-loving, scooter-riding, beer-drinking office everyone knows and loves and reopened as every Flywheeler’s worst nightmare: A dry,… Read More

Kacie Hughes - April 11, 2019
Flywheel’s 7 core values (and how they help us do our best work!)

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Flywheel’s 7 core values (and how they help us do our best work!)

It’s no secret that Flywheel has grown quite a bit since our humble beginnings as a three-man operation back in 2012. (In fact, we were… Read More

Kacie Hughes - March 28, 2019
How to shine in a Flywheel interview

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How to shine in a Flywheel interview

Interviewing for a new job is stressful, especially when you think you’ve found the perfect position (and company). It can be difficult to find the… Read More

Kacie Hughes - October 15, 2018
Fly Fest: A company retreat created by Flywheelers, for Flywheelers

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Fly Fest: A company retreat created by Flywheelers, for Flywheelers

It’s no surprise that retreats are engrained into Flywheel’s culture. It allows us to take a step back from our day-to-day lives, reflect on the… Read More

Kacie Hughes - September 13, 2018
Camp Flywheel: Our 2018 internship program

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Camp Flywheel: Our 2018 internship program

We’ve reached the end of another summer here at Flywheel, which means our annual internship experience, Camp Flywheel, has come to a close! Each June,… Read More

Liz Ernst - August 22, 2018
We host company retreats 4 times a year – here’s why

We host company retreats 4 times a year – here’s why

That’s right. Four times a year, we take half a week to step out of our normal roles and come together at a retreat. I… Read More

Britt Dreisbach - July 9, 2018
Fly Community threw a party to help Flywheelers give back

Fly Community threw a party to help Flywheelers give back

At Flywheel, our core values are more than just phrases you’ll find in our handbook. They’re the credo for how we carry out… Read More

Jessica Spangler - June 14, 2018
We made a 180-page Culture Book to celebrate 2017!

We made a 180-page Culture Book to celebrate 2017!

Things move fast around Flywheel, and 2017 was no different! We hit some audacious goals, expanded new teams and departments, and launched delightful… Read More

Liz Ernst - May 16, 2018
How we used an arcade to teach students about technology & teamwork

How we used an arcade to teach students about technology & teamwork

From the design community to the WordPress community to our local community in Omaha, Nebraska, Flywheel is actively invested and gives back to… Read More

Tommy Vacek - April 26, 2018
A glimpse into Flywheel’s onboarding process

A glimpse into Flywheel’s onboarding process

There aren’t many things we get more excited about here than welcoming new Flywheelers to the team! Luckily for us, New Hire Week happens just… Read More

Brett Hicks - April 16, 2018
Fresh fall Flywheelers

Fresh fall Flywheelers

What a busy fall we’ve had! From our Q4 retreat to celebrating Flywheel’s fifth birthday to hiring nine new fabulous Flywheelers,… Read More

Morgan Smith - November 8, 2017
Behind the scenes of Camp Flywheel (our internship program!)

Behind the scenes of Camp Flywheel (our internship program!)

If you’ve been following along with us here at Life at Flywheel, you know we welcomed four smart and enthusiastic interns… Read More

Brett Hicks - September 29, 2017
Our great LaCroix taste-off of 2017

Our great LaCroix taste-off of 2017

While one of our Flywheel values is “We are hungry,” we also stay thirsty. And when looking for something delightful to drink around the office,… Read More

Liz Ernst - August 16, 2017
We’re sold on three new Flywheelers!

We’re sold on three new Flywheelers!

It’s that time again – the Flywheel crew has expanded! We decided to add three amazing people to the Flywheel family, and in a rare… Read More

Melanie Phelan - July 18, 2017
How we celebrate anniversaries at Flywheel!

How we celebrate anniversaries at Flywheel!

Here at Flywheel, we love to celebrate our accomplishments. But even more importantly, we love to celebrate the members of our Flywheel family! Besides monthly… Read More

Morgan Smith - June 28, 2017
Summer is here, and so are new Flywheelers!

Summer is here, and so are new Flywheelers!

School may be out for summer, but Camp Flywheel (our super fly internship program) is officially in session! We’ve welcomed four new interns to the team,… Read More

Melanie Phelan - June 12, 2017
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Our bright and shiny new office!

When Flywheel first started, we were just a few people in a coworking space. In 2014, we hit a major milestone and moved into our… Read More

Melanie Phelan - May 24, 2017
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Celebrating the Silicon Prairie (and Technologist of the Year!)

This week we got to attend the Silicon Prairie Awards, a night of recognizing the greatest minds in the midwest, right here in Omaha! In… Read More

Melanie Phelan - May 3, 2017
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April showers bring new Flywheelers!

We hired seven new friends to work at Flywheel, so after training was complete, one of our first orders of business was to get the… Read More

Melanie Phelan - May 1, 2017
What it’s like to be an intern at Camp Flywheel

What it’s like to be an intern at Camp Flywheel

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an intern at Flywheel? We asked some of our past interns (now full-time employees!), what it… Read More

Melanie Phelan - March 29, 2017
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