Talk:Mixbook

Request edit on 2 October 2017

• replace company logo with this file: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58d1b3ff1b631bb1893d108d/t/59d1d7a303596e6dea32015e/1506923201611/?format=1500w -- company changed it's logo, see https://www.mixbook.com
• change location to Redwood City, California -- company moved locations according to this blog post https://www.mixbook.com/inspiration/behind-the-making-of-mixbook

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• Also, the company location of Redwood City could not easily be discerned from the source that you provided. If you have another source indicating the HQ's location that would be appreciated. Regards,  Spintendo  ᔦᔭ  18:09, 16 December 2017 (UTC)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

I am disclosing that I have a professional relationship with Mixbook. I am an employee of the company and am not making direct edits to the article. Instead, I am proposing a series of improvements on this Talk page for independent review by neutral editors. All proposed additions below are sourced from third-party, independent publications. I have not cited Mixbook's own website, blog, or press releases as primary sources for any factual claims. This disclosure is made in accordance with Wikipedia's conflict of interest policy and Terms of Use. Rclosangeles (talk) 00:10, 17 June 2026 (UTC)

Request edit on 17 June 2026: Remove Unsourced Employee Count

The infobox currently lists "60 [citation needed]" for the number of employees. This figure is both unsourced and outdated. I am requesting that it be removed from the infobox entirely. I am not proposing a replacement figure at this time, as I have not identified a verifiable, independent third-party source that meets Wikipedia's citation standards for this data point. LinkedIn and company-controlled sources are not appropriate citations for this field. Removing an unsourced, flagged figure is a straightforward correction that does not require additional editorial review of the broader article.

Rclosangeles (talk) 00:20, 17 June 2026 (UTC)

Done Aloneinthewild (talk) 15:41, 23 August 2026 (UTC)

Request edit on 17 June 2026: Update History Section (2018–2026)

The article's History section currently ends around 2013–2017, with only a single line noting the 2023 launch of Mixbook Studio. The following is a proposed addition covering notable, independently documented company developments from 2018 through 2026. All claims are sourced to third-party publications.

Proposed addition — to be inserted after the existing 2017 WedPics acquisition paragraph:

In October 2023, Mixbook launched Mixbook Studio, an updated photo book creation platform incorporating AI-powered design tools, including automated layout suggestions and image enhancement capabilities.

In October 2024, Mixbook expanded Mixbook Studio with additional AI-powered features, including AI-generated captions, a caption rewriting tool, automated layouts for photos, and new map styles for location-based customization. The company also introduced Mixbook Movies, a digital companion format that automatically generates an interactive video from a customer's photo book order, allowing customers to share their memories digitally while the physical book is in production and after·.

In June 2026, Mixbook launched Story Mode, a prompt-based photo book creation tool built on patent-pending AI technology. The feature allows users to describe a memory or occasion in text, upload photos, and receive a fully designed photo book. The company reported that Story Mode reduced creation time by 3.5 times and cut time to order in half compared to the standard editor. Story Mode launched initially on iOS, with web availability announced as forthcoming.

Notes for the editor reviewing this request:

· The 2023 PetaPixel citation (ref 6 in the current article) is already cited in the live article for the Mixbook Studio launch. The proposed new paragraph uses a more complete citation format. ·The Tom's Guide article (Younker, 2024) independently corroborates the Mixbook Movies and AI tools launch. Rclosangeles (talk) 00:34, 17 June 2026 (UTC)

References

•  Not done This just describes your products, nothing about the company itself. An article about the company should primarily discuss the company itself. 331dot (talk) 09:55, 25 August 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for the feedback. Understood — I will revise the proposal to frame these developments as company-level strategic milestones rather than product descriptions. The 2023–2026 period represents a fundamental shift in the company's platform and business model, which I believe is appropriate for a History section. I will submit a revised version shortly. Rclosangeles (talk) 17:18, 28 August 2026 (UTC)

Request edit on 17 June 2026: Add Reception Section

Mixbook has been independently reviewed and recommended by multiple authoritative consumer publications. Wikipedia articles on comparable companies commonly include a Reception section documenting third-party coverage of this kind. The following is a proposed new section.

Proposed new section — to be inserted after the History section:

Reception

Mixbook has been included in best-of roundups and product recommendation guides by consumer technology and lifestyle publications. Good Housekeeping included Mixbook in its guide to the best photo book maker websites. Travel + Leisure included Mixbook in its guide to the best online photo book makers. Tom's Guide named Mixbook among the top photo book services in its annual best-of roundup. TechRadar included Mixbook in its guide to the best wedding photo book providers. The Knot featured Mixbook in guides to wedding photo albums and engagement photo books. Wirecutter, a product review publication operated by The New York Times, ranked Mixbook as its top pick among photo book services.

Removing duplicate submission

•  Not done This is a start, but you need to summarize what is said about the company by these sources, not just say that they recommended the company. 331dot (talk) 09:55, 25 August 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for the feedback. I have submitted a revised version of this proposal as a new section above. The revision summarizes what each publication specifically said about Mixbook — including Wirecutter's methodology (120+ hours of testing, 29 photo books created) and the specific strengths cited, and Good Housekeeping's staff reviewer assessment — rather than simply noting inclusion. Rclosangeles (talk) 17:36, 28 August 2026 (UTC)

For fairness and so more eyes look at it, I will let someone else review it. 331dot (talk) 17:44, 28 August 2026 (UTC)

Request edit on 17 June 2026: Replace Dead and Low-Quality Citations

Three citations in the current article are either dead links or low-quality sources:

Ref 2 — Currently links to freeenterprise.com (defunct AMEX-sponsored blog). I have searched the Wayback Machine and no archived snapshot exists. Request: Remove this citation and the claim it supports if no independent replacement source can be identified.

Ref 3 — Currently links to blog.mixbook.com (the company's own WordPress blog). This is a primary source being used to support a product launch claim, which weakens citation quality. Request: Replace with independent third-party coverage of the same 2009 photo book editor launch, or remove the specific claim if no independent source can be found.

Ref 9 — Currently links to aabacosmallbusiness.com (dead domain, formerly Yahoo! Small Business), supporting the Citrify acquisition mention. I have searched the Wayback Machine and no archived snapshot exists. Request: Remove this citation and replace with independent news coverage of the Citrify acquisition if available, or remove the claim entirely.

•  Done 331dot (talk) 09:55, 25 August 2026 (UTC)

Request edit on 17 June 2026: Add Product Section

The article's lead mentions "photo books, cards, calendars and home decor" but does not describe how the platform works or what the product categories are. Wikipedia articles on comparable companies (e.g., Shutterfly) include this context. The following is a proposed short Products subsection.

Proposed new section — to be inserted after the lead paragraph, before History:

Products

Mixbook offers an online platform for creating customizable photo books, cards, calendars, and home decor items. Customers design products using the company's web-based editor, Mixbook Studio, which includes AI-powered tools for layout suggestions, caption generation, photo enhancement, and location-based map customization. In 2024, the company introduced Mixbook Movies, a digital format that automatically generates a shareable video from a customer's photo book order. In 2026, the company introduced Story Mode, a prompt-based creation tool that allows users to describe a memory in text, upload photos, and receive a fully designed photo book assisted by AI.

References

•  Done I have added this, integrating it into the section. However, I've also tagged for notability and routine content, as this article just summarizes the routine business activities of your company, with no critical analysis and commentary. I don't believe this would pass the AFC process had it been submitted using the draft process. 331dot (talk) 09:45, 25 August 2026 (UTC)

I would also suggest that you post only one edit request at a time, and wait for it to be reviewed before posting another. Adding additional requests doesn't speed the process. Note that we judge each article individually on their own merits and not based on the presence of other articles; perhaps the content on Shutterfly should be removed, too. 331dot (talk) 09:55, 25 August 2026 (UTC)

Edit Request: Update History Section (2018–2026) — Revised

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Following feedback on my previous proposal, I have revised the History section addition to focus on company-level strategic developments rather than product descriptions. All claims are sourced to independent third-party publications.

Proposed addition — to be inserted after the existing 2017 WedPics acquisition paragraph:

Between 2023 and 2026, Mixbook undertook a strategic transformation, repositioning the company from a traditional online photo book service into an AI-powered platform. In October 2023, the company launched Mixbook Studio, an updated creation platform built around AI-powered design tools, marking a significant shift in the company's technical direction.

By October 2024, the company had expanded its AI capabilities significantly, adding generative features including automated captions, photo enhancement, and location-based customization. Mixbook also introduced Mixbook Movies, a companion format that uses AI to automatically convert a customer's photo book into a shareable video, extending the company's offering beyond physical print products for the first time.

In June 2026, the company introduced Story Mode, a prompt-based creation tool built on patent-pending AI technology, which allowed users to generate a fully designed photo book by describing a memory in text. The launch represented the company's most significant AI investment to date and was covered by multiple independent technology publications.

Rclosangeles (talk) 17:20, 28 August 2026 (UTC)

 Not done. Wikipedia is written by human beings. Please follow the instructions at WP:COI as well. –Deacon Vorbis (carbon • videos) 15:51, 29 August 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for the feedback. I have rewritten the section and submitted a revised version as a new topic above, focusing on the company's strategic direction rather than product descriptions. Rclosangeles (talk) 08:56, 11 September 2026 (UTC)

Edit Request: Add Reception Section — Revised

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Following feedback on my previous proposal, I have revised the Reception section to summarize what each publication specifically said about Mixbook, rather than simply noting inclusion.

Proposed new section — to be inserted after the History section:

== Reception == Mixbook has received favorable coverage from consumer publications reviewing online photo book services. Wirecutter, published by The New York Times, named Mixbook the best online photo book service after more than 120 hours of research and testing that included creating 29 photo books. The publication cited Mixbook's book-building experience, color-accurate photo reproduction, modern design options, and mobile app as key strengths. Good Housekeeping named Mixbook its top pick for themed photo books, noting its 796 design templates and praising the paper and cover quality; a staff reviewer described the finished product as looking "like something you'd see in a bookstore." Travel + Leisure included Mixbook in its guide to the best online photo book makers. Tom's Guide named Mixbook among the top photo book services in its annual roundup. TechRadar included Mixbook in its guide to the best wedding photo book providers. The Knot featured Mixbook in guides to wedding photo albums and engagement photo books.

References

Rclosangeles (talk) 17:35, 28 August 2026 (UTC)

 Not done. Wikipedia is written by human beings. Please follow the instructions at WP:COI as well. –Deacon Vorbis (carbon • videos) 15:51, 29 August 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for the feedback. I have rewritten the section in my own words and submitted a revised version as a new topic above. The revision includes specific details from each publication rather than just noting inclusion. Rclosangeles (talk) 08:55, 11 September 2026 (UTC)

Edit Request: Update History Section (2018–2026) — Revised

From 2023 to 2026, Mixbook evolved from a traditional online photo book service into an AI-powered platform. The shift began in October 2023 with the launch of Mixbook Studio, a redesigned creation platform featuring AI-assisted design tools.

Over the following year, Mixbook expanded those capabilities to include automated captions, photo enhancement, and location-based personalization. In October 2024, the company also launched Mixbook Movies, a feature that automatically turns a customer’s photo book into a shareable video allowing customers to share memories digitally while the physical book is in production.

Mixbook took the concept further in June 2026 with Story Mode. Built on patent-pending AI technology, the prompt-based tool allows users to create a fully designed photo book simply by describing a memory in their own words. The launch marked the company’s largest investment in AI to date and drew coverage from several independent technology publications. Rclosangeles (talk) 08:33, 11 September 2026 (UTC)

Edit Request: Add Reception Section — Revised

Mixbook has been reviewed and recommended by several consumer technology and lifestyle publications. Wirecutter, the product review publication owned by The New York Times, ranked Mixbook as its top photo book service after testing 29 books, citing its color accuracy and book-building tools. Travel + Leisure noted that Mixbook includes premium cover designs in its base price, while some competing services charge an additional fee, and described the finished cover as “the most eye-catching” among those tested. Tom’s Guide ranked Mixbook first among five services, describing its software as “refreshingly easy to use” while noting its advanced customization options. Good Housekeeping selected Mixbook as a top choice for themed photo books, with one reviewer comparing the finished product to something found in a bookstore. TechRadar recommended the service for commemorating holidays and events at an accessible price, while The Knot included it among its recommended wedding photo album services, particularly for budget-conscious shoppers. Rclosangeles (talk) 08:52, 11 September 2026 (UTC)