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Roundup: Meet Magento UK (MMUK) 2024

Date
28 Jun 2024

Author
Jade Blair-Clarke

Here is a summary of just some of the great topics and information snippets available from Meet Magento UK (MMUK) 2024

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Web Application Trends 2023

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Loading Speed Can Cost Money

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App Development Cost

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The Impact of Web Application Speed on User Experience

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Mobile Optimisation

2 Dec 2022

Why Does My Website Not Look Right on A Mobile Device?

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Web Application Speed

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How To Improve Web App Speed: Tips & Tricks: Part 2

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Web App Speed

18 Nov 2022

How To Improve Web App Speed: Tips & Tricks: Part 1

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Web Application Speed

10 Nov 2022

Introducing Web App Speed: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

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3 Nov 2022

Mobile App Navigation Design: What You Need To Know…

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URL Redirects

27 Oct 2022

The Importance of URL Redirects

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Happy People Using Smartphones

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The Psychology Of App Design

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React.js vs React Native

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React.js vs React Native – What’s Better?

Are you confused between React.js vs React Native? Which one is better among the…

Web Development Team Sheffield

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Improve your Online Presence with our Web Designers in Sheffield

We have been designing websites since 2010 and we know what works best on the we…

SEO Plan For Success

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Exceptional Software Development Services in the UK

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eCommerce Business Growth

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Tips To Boost Your eCommerce Business

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App Development Team

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Reach Studios: Forward-Thinking App Developers near Manchester

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Google Search Updates

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Google Announces New Search Updates

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Digital Marketing Services

19 Aug 2022

Reach Studios- A Talented Team to Improve your Digital Marketing in Sheffield

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Online Shopping on eCommerce Website

10 Aug 2022

6 eCommerce Website Design Trends to Look Out for in 2022/23!

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Why Choose Our Digital Marketing Services In Sheffield?

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ECommerce: Magento 2

21 Jun 2022

Magento 2: Benefits for Business Success

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Developer

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Why Choose Our Development Agency For Your Mobile App?

If your company doesn’t already have an app, it could be missing out on a wide…

Bespoke Website Development & Design

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Bespoke Website Development: What Does it Actually Mean?

We often get asked exactly what bespoke website design is, what the benefits are…

Mark Goy - Web Developer

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Spotlight: Getting To Know Mark

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Laravel Version 9

30 May 2022

Laravel Development

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23 May 2022

eCommerce Web Design Agency

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Laravel Version 9

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Laravel 9: What’s New?

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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…

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

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Spotlight: Dites bonjour à Lucile!

Spotlight is a fun new feature here on the blog. The first person in the hot sea…

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

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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

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React vs Vue

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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

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Laravel Vs Symfony – An Honest Comparison

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14 Oct 2021

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Developing A Mobile Application

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Developer code review

8 Oct 2021

Debunking Myths About PHP Development

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Mobile App Development

30 Sep 2021

Our Guide to Developing a Mobile App

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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

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What Is Bespoke Software?

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Online Shopping Blog

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6 Reasons your eCommerce store should have a blog

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Application Development

16 Aug 2021

How Can Application Development Add Value to your Business

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6 tips for your eCommerce store

13 Aug 2021

6 Tips for Improved eCommerce

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API Graphic

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Sheffield Marketing Agency

3 Aug 2021

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Sheffield Web Design

30 Jul 2021

Sheffield Web Design

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What is bespoke software

26 Jul 2021

Why invest in Bespoke Software for your business?

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Reach Studios chosen to create recruitment app piloted by Yodel and Asda

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App Analytics

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New app analytics partner for native apps built using Flutter

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DEKO finance integration on Shopify web store

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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

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Crypto Currency Payment Gateway

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Cryptocurrency integration for Shopify store

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19 Mar 2021

Tips to boost your local SEO

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Bespoke Software Blog Post

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Top 6 advantages to using bespoke software

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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?

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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

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Podcasts

18 Sep 2020

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Personalisation

10 Sep 2020

Personalisation: Does it matter?

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Collaborating with Bulletproof

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Welcome to another new face

12 Aug 2020

Welcoming another new face

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1 Jul 2020

Moving on to pastures new, our new home…

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Pandemic

9 Apr 2020

Supporting our NHS through the COVID-19 pandemic

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Lockdown

25 Mar 2020

We’re locked up, they won’t let us out…

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SWFC

4 Mar 2020

Raising money for St. Luke’s Hospice

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Illustrations

20 Jan 2020

Print designs and illustrations

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Analytics

13 Jan 2020

Google Digital Garage Course

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Reach team member interview

6 Jan 2020

Expanding our development team

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Secura Cloud

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We join Secura’s Virtual Private Cloud

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SEO Toolbox

1 Sep 2019

SEO Toolbox Tips – September 2019

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Magento API

4 Jul 2019

Integrating APIs into Magento

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Podcast Formula1

12 Jun 2019

We talk Formula 1 on the radio!

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Slack

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We love Slack, and here’s why…

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British Drift Championship

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4 Mar 2019

Insights and actionable improvements

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20 Feb 2019

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Email marketing

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jonathan Ward

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UKFAST

6 Apr 2018

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SWFC

26 Mar 2018

Sheffield Wednesday 150th Anniversary Kit

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Karl Nuttall

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Welcoming our new Creative Director

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OnTrack Digital

23 Jan 2018

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SSL

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Does my website need an SSL?

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Cyber Security

24 Jul 2017

Cyber Security with Bradford University

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Server

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Choosing the right hosting package for you

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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

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Analytics

8 May 2016

Achieving Google Analytics certification

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E-Learning Awards

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NHSX bags 2015 Gold E-Learning Award

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14 Oct 2015

Visiting the USA for a summer project!

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Reach Studios wins Chamber Award

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