Insights from the Versantus team
Where we give away our best tips and thoughts on trending topics across web design, software development and digital growth
What Drupal 7's end of life extension means for you in 2022
Drupal development
Drupal 7’s end of life (eol) was originally scheduled for November 2021, and for many organisations it was full-steam ahead with an upgrade to Drupal 8 (the latest version available at the time). However, even with the knowledge that Drupal support wouldn’t be available for Drupal 7 sites after this...
Mobile app success: what to consider before embarking on your mobile app development project
Mobile apps
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Business
Is it time to offer your audience a new experience? Mobile apps are a great way to engage new users, delight existing customers, and reach a whole new audience with an upgraded offering. But mobile app projects are no small feat; they need careful planning in order to be successful. If you’re...
The most efficient Next.js data fetching strategies to deliver the best UX
Technology
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UX design
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Web applications
One of our core values at Versantus is Quality: delivering gold standard solutions, strategic advice, and expert advice. In order to match our clients' needs with the right solution, we need to regularly evaluate the latest technologies to see what benefits they bring, and how they can fit into our...
Greener websites: taking the green initiative in digital
Business
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Drupal development
Like all businesses, we're working hard to reduce our environmental impact. The time for ‘business as usual’ is behind us, and at Versantus we want to help our customers reduce the carbon footprint of their digital assets. Of course there's a moral obligation to look after our planet, but, if you...
How our helpdesk team has improved workflows and customer experience
Business
Uninterrupted attention and focus is paramount for the successful completion of web projects. But where do ad-hoc requests fall into that? Rather than working round the “could you please…” and “have you got 5 minutes?” which disrupt a project team’s flow and focus, we decided to change the way we...
What you need to know before upgrading from Drupal 8 to Drupal 9
Drupal development
If you’ve been meaning to upgrade your site from Drupal 8 to Drupal 9 but haven’t had the chance yet, this is for you. Although the process should be straightforward, unexpected errors, issues and obstacles can turn a simple project into a hellish conundrum. With only a handful of weeks to commit...
A trip out of the office
Company News
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Business
Recently, some of our team had the opportunity to leave the four walls of the office and go where they’ve never gone before… They were lucky enough to visit one of our clients, Audley Villages, in their own backyard (or at least two of them): Cooper’s Hill and Chalfont Dene villages. There’s nothing...
Andy the Intern: tales from the team
Company News
For the last few weeks, we’ve had a new face in the Versantus office; our new intern, Andy, has been diligently working with our team, learning new development skills, experiencing digital agency life and supporting the team with various tasks. Why we chose Andy Andy’s previous experience is full of...
WordPress security: the ultimate guide of best practices to follow
Wordpress development
In 2021, securing your WordPress site and protecting your users should no longer be an after-thought. Attacks can vary, from comments section spam, to capturing sensitive information and everything in between. But ensuring your site's security can be daunting if you haven’t delved into it before...
Women in tech spotlight: Versantus' Senior Developer
Company News
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Business
As a progressive organisation, we’re always on the lookout for diverse voices and upcoming talent; a diverse team brings different experiences and ideas, providing the opportunity for further learning, collaboration and improvement. But it’s impossible to ignore the limited representation of women...