--- title: Pike13 Blog - Business Tips & News | Katie Zacharkiw description: Katie is the Content Marketing Manager at Pike13. She has more than five years of experience in content strategy and digital marketing. ---   ###### Explore our blog ## The Pike13 Perspective #### Actionable tips, smart strategies, industry trends, and personalized insights for your business.   ![palm-trees-bg](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/ph2ft4t1rh9nv01/palm-trees-bg.jpg) Product Updates ### [Major Pike13 Update Improves Android Accessibility and Paves Way for Client App Enhancements](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/major-pike13-update-improves-android-accessibility-and-paves-way-for-client-app-enhancements) New Pike13 update improves Client App functionality for Android users and paves the way for adding dependent management functionality. Katie Zacharkiw May 20, 2021 Inside Pike13 ### [Product Features, Morale Boosters, and Six New Dogs - Pike13 Updates](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/product-features-morale-boosters-and-six-new-dogs-pike13-updates) Product Features, Morale Boosting Ideas, and Six New Dogs. Spring 2021 Updates from Pike13. Katie Zacharkiw Mar 31, 2021 Inside Pike13 ### [Keeping Up Morale When The Team Is Virtual: 7 Tested Ideas From Pike13](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/keeping-up-morale-when-the-team-is-virtual-7-tested-ideas-from-pike13) 7 ways to keep employees happy when the team is virtual. Ideas for virtual events, games, themes and contests. Katie Zacharkiw Mar 16, 2021 Business Advisor ### [A Free Tool to Manage Contact Tracing and Enforce Facility Capacity](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/free-tool-to-manage-contact-tracing-and-enforce-facility-capacity) Visitance was specifically designed to help gyms and leisure businesses enforce social distancing requirements. Recommended by Pike13. Katie Zacharkiw Aug 24, 2020 Business Advisor ### [New Intelivideo Integration Adds Pass and Plan Functionality to On-Demand Video](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/new-intelivideo-integration-adds-pass-and-plan-functionality-to-on-demand-video) The Pike13 integration with Intelivideo can directly link Pike13 passes and plans with your on-demand content hosted on Intelivideo. Katie Zacharkiw Jul 17, 2020 Business Advisor ### [Are Hybrid Classes the New Normal for Your Boutique Studio?](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/are-hybrid-classes-the-new-normal-for-your-boutique-studio) The future of class instruction has been drastically altered by the coronavirus. The hybrid class model is the new normal for boutique studios. Katie Zacharkiw Jul 16, 2020 Business Advisor ### [Organize and Optimize Client Communications with New LoopSpark Integration](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/organize-and-optimize-client-communications-with-new-loopspark-integration) Pike13 now integrates with LoopSpark. Build and manage email and SMS messages, and keep everything organized in one centralized dashboard. Katie Zacharkiw Jun 5, 2020 Business Advisor ### [Preparing to Reopen Your Business after the COVID-19 Closure](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/preparing-to-reopen-your-business-after-the-covid-19-closure) Resources and links to help you safely reopen after extended closures due to COVID-19. Katie Zacharkiw May 15, 2020 Product Updates ### [Pike13 Widgets Have Improved Look and Functionality](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/pike13-widgets-have-improved-look-and-functionality) Use Pike13 Widgets to embed your class schedule, appointments schedule, and staff information on your Pike13 website. Katie Zacharkiw May 8, 2020 ### [Optimize Facebook Ad Campaigns by Installing a Facebook Pixel on Your Pike13 Site](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/optimize-facebook-ad-campaigns-by-installing-a-facebook-pixel-on-your-pike13-site) Pike13 integrates with the Facebook Pixel. Set up a Pixel on your Pike13 site to begin tracking conversions and optimizing your ad campaigns on... Katie Zacharkiw May 6, 2020 [ 1 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/author/katie-zacharkiw/page/1) [ 2 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/author/katie-zacharkiw/page/2) ... [ 15 ](https://learn.pike13.com/blog/author/katie-zacharkiw/page/15) ## ![Pike13 Logo - Profile Icon Round White](https://learn.pike13.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pike13%20Logo%20-%20Profile%20Icon%20Round%20White.png?width=100&height=100&name=Pike13%20Logo%20-%20Profile%20Icon%20Round%20White.png)The Pike13 Perspective **Insights, Advice, and Inspiration** At Pike13, we celebrate, support, and empower the passionate individuals behind the businesses that inspire us every day. Client-focused businesses are our specialty. From fitness studios to tutoring centers, our blog is your trusted source for heartfelt advice, inspiring success stories, and expert tips to make managing your business easier and more rewarding. Whether you’re chasing big goals or appreciating small wins, we’re sharing insights and tools to help you grow with confidence. 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