Blog

Laravel 9: What’s New?

Date
11 May 2022

Author
Lucile Vacquie

Laravel 9 has been officially released, and if you have been left wondering what the new features are, then here’s a few of the most notable changes…

Read more
Google Analytics Report

29 Apr 2022

RIP Universal Analytics, Hello Google Analytics 4
Analytics is a key part of running any website. Google Analytics has been a favo…
Maximise Conversion on your website

20 Apr 2022

5 Website Updates to Maximise Conversion
Do you find yourself in a pickle when it comes to devising a plan that delivers …
Joe Phillips: Web Developer at Reach Studios

8 Apr 2022

Spotlight: Introducing Joe Phillips
This week in the spotlight is our one time apprentice, turned professional. Obse…
Secure Passwords

30 Mar 2022

The Importance of Secure Passwords
So, how secure IS your password? Like… really? How easily could it be cracked …
Agile Project Management

23 Mar 2022

What Makes A Project Agile?
Traditional project management methodologies could potentially lead to major pro…
Technical Director Tom King

11 Mar 2022

Spotlight: Ey Up Tom King
This week in the spotlight is our Technical Director, Mr Thomas King. Successful…
Flutter vs React Native

25 Feb 2022

Flutter Vs React Native
Is it going to be Flutter or React Native? Do you know which one is worth your t…
UX & UI, What's The Difference?

14 Feb 2022

What Is The Difference Between UX & UI?
UX and UI: Two terms that are often used interchangeably, but actually mean very…
Mobile App vs. Mobile Website

7 Feb 2022

App Vs. Website: Which One Is Right For Your Business?
Mobile phones rule the world. It’s hard to argue with that. Here is a breakdow…
Lucile

2 Feb 2022

Spotlight: Dites bonjour à Lucile!
Spotlight is a fun new feature here on the blog. The first person in the hot sea…
App Success

28 Jan 2022

5 Ways To Ensure Your Mobile App Fails
In a market inundated with options, your app has to stand out in order to succee…
CustomSoftware Solutions

19 Jan 2022

10 Signs Your Business Should Consider Custom Software
Software is the backbone of any business in the modern era. But, how will you k…
10 Website statistics to blow your mind

13 Jan 2022

10 Website Stats That Will Blow Your Mind
To stand out in this crowded online space, you need to understand the latest tec…
How much does it cost to make a mobile app?

5 Jan 2022

How Much Does A Mobile App Cost?
Costing a mobile app isn't, and never will be a straight-forward process. Unfort…
Website Maintenance

21 Dec 2021

Website Maintenance And Management: Why Bother?
Websites aren’t a one-and-done job. No matter how well developed it is or how …
Location SEO Techniques

13 Dec 2021

Digital Location Service Checklist
Before most of your customers step out of their homes they will likely already k…
Data Migration

7 Dec 2021

Data Migration, What’s The Deal?
Data is what drives most modern day businesses. Data never sleeps. That means da…
Hyvä Themes

1 Dec 2021

A Look At Hyvä Themes
The goal of any businessperson is to build the most profitable store, right? The…
Eco Friendly Technology

24 Nov 2021

COP26: Let’s Decarbonise
The COP26 summit brought parties together to accelerate action towards the goals…
Mistakes To Avoid During Web App Development

22 Nov 2021

Top Mistakes To Avoid When Developing A Web App
No doubt, software apps have been gaining a lot of attention and traffic in rece…
React vs Vue

15 Nov 2021

Vue vs React: An Honest Comparison
Each time you start a new project you are faced with a choice. Despite new comer…
Software Myths

5 Nov 2021

Software Development Myths 2.0
The team at Reach have decided to demystify MORE of the most popular software de…
Myths About Software Development

3 Nov 2021

Myths About Software Development
It’s no secret, software has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It…
Software Project Requirements Meeting

25 Oct 2021

10 Factors To Consider When Developing Software
There are a lot of things to consider when planning a software project, and the …
Laravel vs Symfony

18 Oct 2021

Laravel Vs Symfony – An Honest Comparison
PHP frameworks are most frequently chosen solution when it comes to web developm…
Mobile phone home screen

14 Oct 2021

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Developing A Mobile Application
So, how do you ensure that your mobile application stands out from the crowd? Fi…
Developer code review

8 Oct 2021

Debunking Myths About PHP Development
Is it a misconception that due to the legacy of PHP it is no longer a great prog…
Mobile App Development

30 Sep 2021

Our Guide to Developing a Mobile App
So why does your company need a mobile application? Mobile apps have the potenti…
E-commerce platform

23 Sep 2021

Which E-Commerce Platform Is Right For You?
E-commerce has become an indispensable part of retail and has been brought into …
Software development Life cycle

2 Sep 2021

Software Development Life Cycle
The software development life cycle as a collection of rules and practices that …
Bespoke software Illustration

26 Aug 2021

What Is Bespoke Software?
In today’s technology climate, it has become essential that businesses evaluat…
Online Shopping Blog

19 Aug 2021

6 Reasons your eCommerce store should have a blog
When discussing your online store the primary goal is to sell your products, but…
Application Development

16 Aug 2021

How Can Application Development Add Value to your Business
How many times have you heard the phrase “there’s an app for that.”?
…
6 tips for your eCommerce store

13 Aug 2021

6 Tips for Improved eCommerce
Think back to the last time you made an online purchase? I bet it wasn’t that …
API Graphic

5 Aug 2021

What is an API?
API stands for “Application Programming Interface” it is simply a way for co…
Sheffield Marketing Agency

3 Aug 2021

Marketing Agency Sheffield
Tailored and bespoke solutions to make your business thrive.…
Sheffield Web Design

30 Jul 2021

Sheffield Web Design
There has never been a more critical time for a beautifully designed, well-struc…
What is bespoke software

26 Jul 2021

Why invest in Bespoke Software for your business?
Bespoke software is specifically designed to meet your business needs, it can be…
Reach Studios chosen to create recruitment app piloted by Yodel and Asda

14 Jul 2021

Reach Studios chosen to create recruitment app piloted by Yodel and Asda
We're pleased to announce that we have been approached by Selby-based Worker Bee…
reach-aero-partnership

6 Jul 2021

New partnership between Reach Studios & Aero Commerce
Reach Studios are delighted to confirm that they have become the first Sheffield…
App Analytics

30 Jun 2021

New app analytics partner for native apps built using Flutter
Track User Behaviour with our new Mobile App Analytics Partnership for Flutter A…
DEKO finance integration on Shopify web store

27 May 2021

DEKO finance integration on Shopify web store
Ecommerce integration to allow finance applications at checkout & product level.…
Netflix Production Web Application

27 Apr 2021

Web application for a top-rated Netflix show
A bespoke calendar and scheduling web application for TV and film productions fo…
Crypto Currency Payment Gateway

9 Apr 2021

Cryptocurrency integration for Shopify store
Cryptocurrency becomes an eCommerce payment option for Watches of Wales.…
Boost Local SEO

19 Mar 2021

Tips to boost your local SEO
Word-of-mouth and local advertisements may be a fantastic way to attract consume…
Bespoke Software Blog Post

4 Dec 2020

Top 6 advantages to using bespoke software
Bespoke software applications can make a business run easier and more efficientl…
Software Outsource Blog Post

23 Nov 2020

Why is software development outsourcing a good idea?
In this blog post we aim to show you how outsourcing software development could …
Native vs Hybrid Apps - What's the difference?

9 Oct 2020

Native or hybrid apps – What’s the difference?
To go native or to go hybrid, that is the question. If you're undecided on which…
Cyber Essentials Blog Post

23 Sep 2020

Renewing our Cyber Essentials certification
We are proud to announce we have renewed our Cyber Essentials Certification for …
Podcasts

18 Sep 2020

Podcasts, podcasts, podcasts…
Podcasts, the best bits of radio, cut out and presented to you in a form you can…
Personalisation

10 Sep 2020

Personalisation: Does it matter?
Personalisation still seems to be the ‘in’ thing amongst brands. In the curr…
Collaborating with Bulletproof

14 Aug 2020

Collaborating with Bulletproof
We are proud to announce that we have joined forces with Bulletproof, who will b…
Welcome to another new face

12 Aug 2020

Welcoming another new face
We are happy to welcome the newest member of the Reach Studios team, Laura Jones…
Hillsborough

1 Jul 2020

Moving on to pastures new, our new home…
Due to the ongoing growth of our team, it's time to uproot and move to pastures …
Pandemic

9 Apr 2020

Supporting our NHS through the COVID-19 pandemic
The NHS Leadership Academy was tasked with getting a website live alongside the …
Lockdown

25 Mar 2020

We’re locked up, they won’t let us out…
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping the globe, the health and…
SWFC

4 Mar 2020

Raising money for St. Luke’s Hospice
As part of our annual commitment to supporting local charities, this month we w…
Illustrations

20 Jan 2020

Print designs and illustrations
We usually focus a lot on the tech and development side of things in our news st…
Analytics

13 Jan 2020

Google Digital Garage Course
Google Digital Garage allowed me to complete an online Digital Marketing Course,…
Reach team member interview

6 Jan 2020

Expanding our development team
We are happy to welcome Usman Yousaf as the newest member of the Reach Studios d…
Secura Cloud

11 Dec 2019

We join Secura’s Virtual Private Cloud
Reach Studios join Secura's Virtual Private Cloud to stay secure and protected.…
SEO Toolbox

1 Sep 2019

SEO Toolbox Tips – September 2019
Wanting to increase your organic ranking on a particular page of your website or…
Magento API

4 Jul 2019

Integrating APIs into Magento
This month we have completed our UK Vehicle Data API integration into Magento 2.…
Podcast Formula1

12 Jun 2019

We talk Formula 1 on the radio!
Thomas takes his Formula 1 expertise into live radio. Away from the office our T…
Slack

2 May 2019

We love Slack, and here’s why…
Slack has been an integral piece of the Reach workflow for the last few years, a…
British Drift Championship

8 Apr 2019

Out of office testing in Middlesbrough
This weekend we had the chance to test out the new web application and API devel…
Insights & actionable improvements

4 Mar 2019

Insights and actionable improvements
For our clients, one thing has remained consistent and that is the importance of…
email marketing

20 Feb 2019

Email marketing is not dead!
Email marketing has been around for years and over the last 10 years we have wor…
Email marketing

3 Feb 2019

100 portraits of centenarians
Our friend, client and all-round awesome photographer and Senior Video Editor fo…
jonathan Ward

3 Jan 2019

Say hello to another new face
This week we say hello to a new face, Jonathan Ward our new Customer Experience …
TOKBOX

1 Dec 2018

Partnering with Tokbox
Embed communications with any combination of voice, video & chat! We are pro…
Reaper Accessories

29 Nov 2018

An afternoon out in the rain with Olaf Wilf
We had some fun this week out in the hillsides of Sheffield working on a commerc…
Kitlocker

3 Aug 2018

Reach Studios and Kitlocker unite
Reach Studios have teamed up with Sheffield-based teamwear moguls, Kitlocker, to…
UKFAST

6 Apr 2018

Joining forces with the awesome UKFast
We have recently moved data centres to Manchester-based UKFast, and the service …
SWFC

26 Mar 2018

Sheffield Wednesday 150th Anniversary Kit
On 24th March, Sheffield Wednesday announced the design that will form the basis…
Karl Nuttall

21 Mar 2018

Welcoming our new Creative Director
This week we welcome another member to our Senior Leadership Team by appointing …
OnTrack Digital

23 Jan 2018

Our partnership with OnTrack Digital
After a few months of meetings and project scoping, we are delighted to announce…
SSL

6 Sep 2017

Does my website need an SSL?
Does my website need an SSL and what does it mean? SSL stands for ‘secure …
Cyber Security

24 Jul 2017

Cyber Security with Bradford University
We have been working on a ‘not-for-profit’ web-based application tha…
Server

6 Jul 2017

Choosing the right hosting package for you
Not sure which hosting package is the right one for you? Read on to find out mor…
Tom King

1 May 2017

Say hello to our new Technical Director
We would like to welcome Thomas King as our new Technical Director. Thomas has w…
Clio Cup

28 Apr 2017

Reach Studios sponsors Clio Cup driver
We are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring Clio Cup driver Myles Collin…
Analytics

8 May 2016

Achieving Google Analytics certification
We’ve are proud to announce we have joined the Google Partner Programme. L…
E-Learning Awards

30 Nov 2015

NHSX bags 2015 Gold E-Learning Award
The NHS Leadership Academy wins the Gold Award at the 2015 E-Learning Awards in …
IHG USA

14 Oct 2015

Visiting the USA for a summer project!
This summer we had had the amazing opportunity to work on an awesome project ove…
Entrepreneur

1 Jun 2014

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Our Managing Director wins Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Award. Last month our…
chamber of commerce awards

26 Oct 2013

Reach Studios wins Chamber Award
Our mobile application ‘ShoPING’ wins Best Commended Business for 20…
fhm

28 Aug 2013

Featured in FHM Magazine
Our mobile application ‘ShoPING’ has been featured in the August edi…
Kelham

1 Aug 2013

It’s time for a new beginning
After spending our formative years based in Leeds City Centre, we are moving bac…
Let us help you kick start your next project.
We're social.
Quick Links
Frameworks
Languages
Legal
Find us
Barracks House
Langsett Road
Hillsborough
Sheffield
S6 2LR
Get in touch

+44 (0) 114 395 0124

hello@reachstudios.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Cyber Essentials Certified

© 2022 Reach Studios Ltd

Registered in England & Wales. Company No. 07357343.