Blog
Practical guides and notes on Laravel, content management, performance, SEO and building web applications that last, from our team in Edinburgh. We’re starting with a series on moving away from legacy CMS platforms.
Why Law Firms Need a Properly Built Website and Portal
Law firm websites carry a lot of content and a lot of trust. Here is why a built for purpose site and client portal beats a template, in plain terms.
Read moreHow to Handle More Traffic Without a Bigger Hosting Bill
Growing busier usually means paying for bigger servers. Here is how the right setup lets your site serve far more visitors on the hardware you already have.
Read more10 Clear Signs You Have Outgrown Your CMS (and What Next)
Every change needs a developer? Plugins breaking, costs creeping, editors frustrated? Here are 10 honest signs you have outgrown your CMS, and what to do.
Read moreMODX to Laravel Migration: A Practical Guide for Business
A clear guide to MODX to Laravel migration for UK businesses. Why staying gets risky, how templates, chunks and snippets map across, and what editors keep.
Read moreHow to Migrate Your CMS Without Losing SEO Rankings
Migrate your CMS without losing SEO. A practical guide to URL mapping, 301 redirects, preserving page signals and monitoring Google rankings after launch.
Read moreBuilding a Custom Booking System in Laravel That Fits
Why a custom Laravel booking system beats a generic plugin or per-booking SaaS. Availability, double-booking, deposits, reminders and refunds, done properly.
Read moreWhat a Laravel Migration Actually Costs, and How Long It Takes
Honest ranges for time and money on a CMS to Laravel move. What drives the quote up or down, what you are really paying for, and when you should not spend it.
Read moreWordPress Security Risks for Business: An Honest Review
Is WordPress secure for business? A plain look at why it is the most-attacked CMS, the real consequences for UK firms, and how Laravel can cut the risk.
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