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Our September Company Retreat in West Sussex

Our team recently wrapped up a memorable in-person gathering in West Sussex, which struck a healthy balance between work discussion, personal wellness, and genuine connection.

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20 Nov, 2025 3 min read
Development
Laravel Agency Pricing Models Explained (Fixed, Retainer and Time & Materials)
Laravel Agency Pricing Models Explained (Fixed, Retainer and Time & Materials)

Why the cheapest quote could cost you more

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19 Nov, 2025 5 min read
Development
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Laracon US 2025 recap: Pest 4 and why it matters for your website

Pest 4 brings faster, more reliable testing to our Laravel projects with Playwright browser checks, visual regression tools and smarter diagnostics, helping us catch issues early, ship confidently and keep your product stable and high-quality.

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19 Nov, 2025 3 min read
Development
What is GEO and why would I build an MCP Server?
What is GEO and why would I build an MCP Server?
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31 Oct, 2025 5 min read
Development
Laravel explained in three minutes
Laravel explained in three minutes

Let’s get one thing out of the way: this one’s not for developers, it’s for the rest of us.

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21 Oct, 2025 2 min read
Community
When to Build Your Own Membership Platform (and When Not To)
When to Build Your Own Membership Platform (and When Not To)

I’ll let you in on a secret, not every membership organisation needs a bespoke membership platform.

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21 Oct, 2025 6 min read
Events
Our experience at Code Europe
Our experience at Code Europe

The vibrant city of Kraków recently played host to one of Europe’s most anticipated tech gatherings - Code Europe 2025. Key highlights, standout sessions and overall thoughts about Kat's first conference attendance experience.

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15 Oct, 2025 5 min read
Community
Design for AWE
Design for AWE

Anchor. Wonder. Connection. The blueprint for unforgettable memberships.

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09 Sep, 2025 3 min read
Development
Three announcements from Laracon US 2025 that will save you money
Three announcements from Laracon US 2025 that will save you money

We were there, not just to learn but to take what we’ve learnt and share how it applies to your community, product or business.

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04 Sep, 2025 4 min read
Development
Our Laracon US 2025 Experience
Our Laracon US 2025 Experience

Our reflections and thoughts on our trip to Denver for Laracon US 2025.

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29 Aug, 2025 4 min read
Community
Community building - the LEGO way
Community building - the LEGO way

I recently had the chance to speak with Jake McKee, who is a principal consultant, who has worked with or for the likes of LEGO, Apple and many more.

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26 Jun, 2025 2 min read
Development
Laracon 2025!
Laracon 2025!

Laracon US, the flagship event for all things Laravel, is just around the corner and this year, it’s in Denver.

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26 Jun, 2025 2 min read
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