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SGGBA 2025: Winners revealed

7th November 2025

Congratulations to the winners of the SoGlos Business Awards 2025! Find out who they are!

Upgrading to Umbraco 17: a strategic investment for your business

3rd November 2025

Used and trusted by both developers and marketers, Umbraco offers a high level of customisability, with the latest long-term-supported (LTS) version (Umbraco 17) currently scheduled for release in November 2025. Featuring improved performance and developer tooling, alongside support for the latest .NET versions, Umbraco 17 offers a number of benefits including enhanced security, streamlined workflows, and improved scalability.

How to avoid website project horror stories!

31st October 2025

Maybe you've been there before, maybe this is your first time creating a website. We have seen website projects at all stages turn from dreams into nightmares very easily, often being the ones at the other end helping our soon to be clients put it back on the right path.

Exploring the benefits of Umbraco 17: a leap forward in CMS flexibility and performance

1st October 2025

Umbraco has long held the reputation as a flexible, developer‑friendly content management system (CMS) and with the release of Umbraco 17 scheduled for November 2025, the platform is continuing to evolve. Umbraco 17 will be the next Long‑Term Support (LTS) version, aligned with the upcoming .NET 10 LTS release, and is expected to include enhancements in performance, developer experience, and content workflow modernisation.

The future is bright for the Sub Rooms

23rd September 2025

New website and Spektrix integration helped Sub Rooms turn a corner

Website builders vs bespoke: which is right for your business?

4th September 2025

In a digital-first world, a company’s website (and its overall effectiveness) is of paramount importance, serving as both the first impression and initial introduction to a brand. Traditionally built from the ground up by experienced developers, website creation has become increasingly accessible, primarily due to the rise of website builders such as Squarespace, Wix, Weebly, and Webflow, These platforms offer powerful tools, sleek templates, and rapid setup options, without the need for direct developer involvement. However, for businesses with more complex or unique requirements, they can be limiting, with many instead opting for bespoke development tailored to the specific project goals, workflows, and user experience. This blog outlines the pros and cons of each –off-the-shelf website builders vs bespoke development.