The Balsamiq Blog

Most users only scratch the surface of Balsamiq. Here are five practical tips and shortcuts from the Balsamiq team for getting the most out of the tool.

Learn how to wireframe a contact us page in Balsamiq. Follow our step-by-step guide to get the structure, user flow, and fields right before you build.

The best landing pages start with a strong wireframe. Follow our 6-step guide to clarify your vision and align your team faster.

New to the UX world and wireframing? Learn how to start a wireframe by mapping ideas with low-fidelity tools—keeping the focus on usability, flow, and collaboration.

Once you're done with your wireframes, you'll need to present them to get someone's approval. Learn 3 effective strategies to get buy-in and move forward.

Wireframe annotations make designs look clear and collaboration feel smooth. Learn what they are and why you don't need designer-level skills to use them.

A guide for non-designers who want to learn the basics of wireframing—perfect for anyone looking to bring their digital projects to life.

Learn how to wireframe a mobile app in 8 clear steps. Plan faster, design smarter, and build apps that users love—with no design experience required.

Level up your PM skills with real-world advice from the Good Product Club. Learn how seasoned product leaders uncover edge cases and protect the user experience.

Vibe coding is fast, but is it sustainable? We asked real builders to cut through the hype and share where AI-driven coding actually works and where it falls apart.

Shipping fast isn't always shipping smart. Discover 7 hard-won lessons on product thinking, prioritization, and vision from PMs with 30+ years of experience.

Experienced PMs share how they balance speed with clarity by using judgment, low-fidelity wireframes, and well-timed pauses to avoid rework.

Learn to separate signal from noise: a practical guide for PMs to turn user, competitor, and trend data into prioritized product decisions.

Learn what a wireflow is, how it compares to wireframes and user flow diagrams, and see real-life examples on creating user flows that actually make sense.

A software specification answers the what, why, and how. Here are 7 proven tips to create better specs and wireframes before moving to implementation.

Digital products go through cycles of expansion and simplification. Today we focus on the “adult life” phase, which is where Balsamiq Wireframes is right now.

You can now generate interactive prototypes from your wireframes in Balsamiq, and connect your projects to Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools with our MCP server.

Launching a new brand, a new website, and a new UI for our wireframing tool! A design update that doesn’t change our focus: speed and clarity for product teams.

In 2024 we pruned to grow, we focused on clarity, and we adapted to embrace data analysis. Read about all the improvements and new features, too!

We have people in the USA (in California and Illinois), and Europe. This allows us to provide top-notch customer support and gives us a diverse and global culture.

A detailed recap of what we did in 2023 and a peek into our plans for 2024.

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.

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.

The Balsamiq team is growing! Join us in welcoming two new team members, JR and Arielle, in new roles.