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Web Design

Dark Mode Web Design: Why It's More Than Just a Colour Scheme

Dark mode is a design trend that's now a user expectation. But doing it well requires understanding contrast ratios, col…

18 Feb 2025 · 5 min read
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Web Design

Why Local Businesses Need a Bespoke Website (Not a Template)

Template websites look the same, load slowly, and rank poorly. Here's why a bespoke, hand-coded site is one of the best …

10 Feb 2025 · 3 min read
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Web Design

Web Accessibility in 2025: The Legal and Business Case for Building Inclusive Websites

1 in 5 people in the UK have a disability. WCAG compliance is becoming a legal requirement for more organisations. Here'…

5 Feb 2025 · 5 min read
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Development

AI-Powered SSO: The Future of Secure Authentication for Business Apps

Single Sign-On is no longer just a convenience feature — AI is turning it into an adaptive, intelligent security layer. …

1 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
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CMS

Why We Ditched WordPress and Built Our Own Flat-File CMS

WordPress powers 43% of the web. We don't use it for our own projects anymore. Here's the honest reason why — and what w…

28 Jan 2025 · 3 min read
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SEO

Local SEO in 2025: How Small Businesses Can Compete With Big Brands

You don't need a massive budget to rank locally. Here's the honest, practical guide to local SEO in 2025 — what actually…

15 Jan 2025 · 4 min read
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Development

How AI Is Changing Web Development in 2025 (And What It Means for Your Business)

AI tools are changing how developers write code, but they're not replacing the thinking behind it. Here's an honest look…

8 Jan 2025 · 5 min read
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Development

Vanilla PHP vs Frameworks: Why We Still Write Plain PHP in 2025

Laravel is brilliant. Symfony is powerful. We often don't use either. Here's our honest take on when frameworks help, wh…

10 Dec 2024 · 4 min read
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Development

Single Sign-On Explained: What It Is and Why Your Business Needs It in 2025

SSO is no longer just for enterprise. If your business uses more than two apps, Single Sign-On can save time, reduce ris…

5 Dec 2024 · 5 min read
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