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Practical insights from our team on web design, development, headless CMS architecture, technical SEO, and workflow automation. We write about the tools, techniques, and thinking behind the projects we deliver for businesses across Macclesfield, Cheshire, and the North West. Browse our latest articles or get in touch to discuss your project.

Building EmDash Plugins: Why Sandboxed TypeScript Beats WordPress PHP Every Time
Development ·

Building EmDash Plugins: Why Sandboxed TypeScript Beats WordPress PHP Every Time

A deep dive into EmDash's revolutionary plugin architecture. Sandboxed V8 isolates, capability-based permissions, and TypeScript-native development make WordPress plugin security issues a thing of the past.

EmDash: Could Cloudflare's New CMS Be the WordPress Successor We Have Been Waiting For?
Development ·

EmDash: Could Cloudflare's New CMS Be the WordPress Successor We Have Been Waiting For?

Cloudflare has launched EmDash, an open-source TypeScript CMS built as the spiritual successor to WordPress. We tried it, built a site in five hours, and think it could reshape how agencies build for the web.

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Hosting ·

xCloud Hosting Review: Solid WordPress Hosting That Just Works

We moved all our WordPress sites to xCloud and haven't looked back. Here is what makes it a strong choice for agencies and developers.

WordPress vs Strapi: Which CMS Is Right for Your Business?
Development ·

WordPress vs Strapi: Which CMS Is Right for Your Business?

An honest comparison of WordPress and Strapi from an agency that builds with both. Performance, security, cost, and when to choose each platform.

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Development ·

Why We Chose Strapi as Our Headless CMS

A practical look at why Strapi won us over as our go-to headless CMS for client projects, and what makes it stand out from the competition.

Why Cheshire Businesses Should Consider a Headless CMS
Development ·

Why Cheshire Businesses Should Consider a Headless CMS

Traditional WordPress is showing its age. Here is why businesses in Macclesfield, Cheshire, and Manchester are switching to headless CMS architectures.

Webnestify managed hosting
Hosting ·

Webnestify: Managed Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Done Right

If you need reliable cloud hosting and server management without the headache, Webnestify and its founder Simon Gajdosik might be exactly what your business needs.

Web Design Manchester: Bespoke Websites for Your Business
Development ·

Web Design Manchester: Bespoke Websites for Your Business

What separates a great web design agency from the rest? Strategy, bespoke development, performance, and SEO built in from day one.

Development ·

Video Production Manchester: A Brief History

Exploring Manchester's rich history in film and video production, from the Mancunian Film Corporation to today's thriving creative scene.

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SEO ·

Technical SEO for Beginners

A practical technical guide to WordPress SEO covering site speed, schema markup, URL structure, on-page optimisation, and the best SEO plugins.

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Tech ·

Open Source Apps Every Business Should Know About

Self-hosted open source tools that save money and put you back in control. From invoicing to uptime monitoring, these apps run on Docker and cost nothing to licence.

Nothing Phone 4a
Tech ·

Nothing Phone 4a and 4a Pro: Everything You Need to Know

The Nothing Phone 4a and 4a Pro bring periscope cameras, the Glyph interface, and genuine personality to the mid-range. Here is everything you need to know.

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