We have been asked (more than once) “What is this hosting invoice for? Why does your website hosting cost money?” Although it’s not the main focus of our business, it’s something we aim to do well. No one likes a…
Web development is a complex process that involves various aspects, from coding to design to content creation. However, among these numerous components, three stand out as the most crucial parts of web development. These are front-end development, back-end development, and…
Navigating the Alphabetti Spaghetti of Software Development Disclaimer: Alpha Testing and Beta Testing (and so on) are informal terms; not everyone uses them to describe exactly the same test procedures. Still, we’ve been doing this for a long time, and…
The stats are grim, the Internet creates more carbon than global shipping, the airline industry and many of the world’s most polluting countries. With the exponential growth of internet use, this is only going to get worse. The case for…
We’re web developers. Our job is to create exceptional online experiences and solve the problems which prevent your business from thriving online. Nifty. How Do You Do That? We want to build innovative, user-friendly websites that engage users and deliver…
“Mobile-friendly”, “mobile-first” … these buzzwords are used all the time. But what do they mean? And does it matter? And do you need to do anything? and is your website mobile-friendly? With the increasing number of smartphone users worldwide, businesses…
Lazy loading is a widely used technique for improving the performance of websites and web applications. Websites are becoming more visual, and images are expensive. Images and videos take significant time to download (in web terms, when 2 seconds for…
Sanitising text is one of the most fundamental practices of web development. From maintaining data integrity to cybersecurity, you cannot overstate its importance. Sanitising text in the context of data security is a crucial defensive programming practice aimed at preventing…
Do you need a Web Designer or a Web Developer? Building a successful website involves a thoughtful balance between aesthetics and functionality. In an ideal world you’d have the best of both. This balance is achieved by knowing when to…
The world is speeding up. These days, the importance of website speed cannot be overstated. A fast-loading website is no longer just desirable; it’s a necessity for businesses and individuals alike. There are few aspects of a site’s success aren’t…
What’s The Best Image Format for Web? Modern Images for a Modern Internet Now more than ever, the internet is a visual medium. Whilst text matters and content is king, human beings respond most immediately to images. Images featuring people…
It may look clean, but the internet has become so vast that it is now one of the world’s foremost carbon emitters. As we strive to create a more sustainable world, it is essential to consider how our online activities…
