Our latest industry insights and updates from the studio.
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What a good public register looks like
Your public register is the face of your scheme. Seven things that make a register people trust, and why it protects your scheme's reputation.
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Payment before certificate
Billing after a certificate is issued leaves schemes chasing payment. How taking payment before release works, and how to keep it fair and flexible.
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The new mandatory technical competence framework
The MTC framework for self-certification schemes, published July 2026, explained for scheme operators, and what it means for your systems.
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Why your website isn’t generating enquiries
Many websites fail to generate enquiries because they are designed to inform rather than convert. Learn the common causes of low website conversion and how to improve enquiry generation.
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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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Client Portals for Law Firms
A practical guide for UK law firms weighing up client portal options, from 16i.
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When Legal Software Has to Be Right
What changes when the software output carries legal and financial consequence, from the team that builds it.
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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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Umbraco vs Sitecore: Which CMS Should You Choose?
A practical guide to choosing between two leading .NET CMS platforms.
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Umbraco vs Kentico: which CMS should you choose in 2026?
Umbraco vs Kentico compared: cost, built-in marketing tools, e-commerce, and flexibility. A practical guide from 16i to help you choose the right .NET CMS.
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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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SEO after website CMS migration checklist
A practical SEO after website migration checklist to protect rankings, traffic and conversions before, during and after launch.
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