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Why your Umbraco 13 site needs an upgrade
Umbraco 13 reaches End of Life (EOL) on 14 December 2026. Explore the implications for existing websites and the key considerations when planning an upgrade.
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Umbraco vs WordPress: which CMS should you choose in 2026?
Umbraco is more secure by default; WordPress is faster to launch. Which fits your project?
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Local SEO for estate agents: how to improve visibility and win more instructions
Discover how a stronger local SEO strategy can help estate agents improve Google visibility, attract more direct enquiries, and win more instructions.
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Impact of AI on SEO: The 2026 Guide
AI Overviews and answer engines are reshaping search. Here is what the rise of AI means for SEO in 2026, and how to keep your site visible.
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Umbraco vs Contentful: which CMS should you choose in 2026?
Umbraco vs Contentful compared: traditional versus headless, cost, developer experience, and hosting control. A practical guide from 16i to help you choose.
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How to improve website enquiries: optimise or rebuild?
Before investing in a new website, discover how targeted optimisation can increase enquiries and improve conversions without the cost of a full redesign.
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Homepage vs landing page: what's the difference and which should you use?
Discover the key differences between homepages and landing pages, when each should be used, and how the right choice can improve user journeys and conversion rates.
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Upgrading to Umbraco 17: a strategic investment for your business
Umbraco 13 support ends December 2026. Umbraco 16 support ended June 2026. If your site hasn't upgraded to Umbraco 17 LTS, here's what's involved and how 16i can help.
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What is an MVP? A plain-English guide to minimum viable products
An MVP (minimum viable product) is the simplest working version of your idea that you can test with real users.
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Why use Umbraco? Ten reasons to choose it
Umbraco is a .NET CMS trusted by 750,000+ websites. Open-source, deeply customisable, built for integrations. Ten reasons agencies choose it over WordPress.
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What Digital Transformation consultancy does
Digital transformation consultancy helps organisations improve systems, journeys and performance with practical strategy, design and technical delivery.
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7 Digital Transformation trends 2026
Explore digital transformation trends 2026, from AI and composable platforms to resilience, data, and service design that drives growth.
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Umbraco vs Drupal: which CMS should you choose in 2026?
Compare these powerful open-source platforms across flexibility, scalability, security, and ease of use to choose the right solution for your project.
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How Cotswold Estate Agents can outperform Rightmove and capture more instructions
In today’s property market, many rural and boutique agencies rely heavily on portals, with over 70% of enquiries coming from Rightmove and Zoopla alone; however, these platforms don’t always convert into instructions.
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7 best ways to streamline operations
Streamline operations, reduce friction, improve visibility and build systems that support efficient, scalable growth.
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Estate Agents: how to improve website performance to drive more enquiries
With nearly 100% of home buyers using the internet during their property search, and around 57% starting on portals such as Rightmove or Zoopla, a strong digital presence is essential for estate agencies - making it crucial to capture attention, drive direct traffic, and generate enquiries through your own website.
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2026 | Digital trends and predictions
Based on current trends and developments across the digital landscape, predictions suggests that 2026 will be shaped less by new technologies and more by how mature ones are applied— primarily driven by embedded AI, simpler digital experiences, evolving search behaviour, and rising expectations around privacy and trust. This blog explores the key areas where these shifts will be most visible.
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How AI has enhanced website performance in 2025: the complete guide
Now one of the most powerful tools for improving website performance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps businesses to deliver faster, more intuitive, and more engaging experiences through advanced personalisation, search, security, and analytics. In 2025, AI’s impact has expanded dramatically including emerging challenges, with changes in user behaviour, AI-driven search, and new security risks resulting in website owners needing a modern, strategic approach. This guide explains how AI improves website performance, where it delivers the strongest results, and what businesses should anticipate for the future.
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