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Technical thoughts and ideas to make your website development better.

Published July 11, 2024

4 mins

Why you should consider migrating from Drupal to Craft CMS

Basestation are an Edinburgh based Drupal developer, we have built 100s of sites using the Drupal framework. However recently we have been developing more frequently in Craft CMS and are enjoying it’s ease of use and easy to use user interface – in particular its preview features are amongst the best we have seen. If […]

Published March 31, 2023

6 mins

Building and checking an accessible website in the UK

By Grant Forrest – Digital Director at Basestation Website accessibility refers to the practice of making a website usable by people with disabilities, such as visual or auditory impairments. The three levels of accessibility compliance are A, AA, and AAA, which are defined by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These guidelines provide a set […]

Published September 20, 2022

8 mins

Web accessibility: things you need to know

Web Accessibility: what you need to know Many businesses have overlooked the importance of web accessibility when it comes to building websites and mobile apps, but things are about to change. All public sector websites and mobile apps in the UK must be accessible by 23rd June, 2021. Additionally, public websites and mobile apps are […]

Published September 20, 2022

6 mins

Drupal vs WordPress

Drupal or WordPress: which one’s right for you? Picking the right open-source CMS platform for your website can feel like a daunting process. Will the site meet our needs? Will it be easy to update? Will it be accessible? Will it perform well and help us meet our goals? Can the site be enhanced with […]

Published March 17, 2021

2 mins

Drupal 7, 8 & 9 to Drupal 10. What’s in store?

Upgrading from Drupal 7, 8 or 9 to Drupal 10. What’s in store? Drupal 10 is due to be released in December 2022. So what’s in store for those migrating from Drupal 7, 8 or 9? Will it have as many head scratching moments as the move from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 you may […]

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