Insights
TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTS
What Happened At WordPress
In 2024, Matt Mullenweg, the founder of WordPress, publicly attacked WP Engine, a WordPress hosting company. He accused WP Engine of profiting from WordPress without adequately contributing back to the open-source community and blocked them accessing WordPress.org, preventing millions of websites from receiving critical security updates.
Embracing Website Simplicity and Security in a Shifting Open Source Landscape
Our primary focus has shifted to the simplicity, security, customization, and overall performance of Squarespace, which we now believe has definitively surpassed WordPress in these critical areas for a significant portion of our clientele.
The No-Code Future of Website Technology: Empowering SMBs with Independence
In today’s digital world, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) no longer need IT experts or big budgets to manage websites. The no-code revolution, led by platforms like Squarespace, empowers owners to create and update sites easily. This shift brings speed, simplicity, and independence, transforming how SMBs thrive online with benefits far beyond convenience.
The Biggest Website Challenges for SMBs
For SMBs, a website is key to engaging customers and building credibility, but limited resources make it tough to create and maintain effectively.
Understanding and Mitigating Website Platform Risk
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the drama in the WordPress world, it is that platform risk is a reality even when the risk is shared by almost half of all websites.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Top 9 Features for Law Firm Websites
In today’s digital landscape, a law firm’s website is more than just an online brochure—it’s a critical tool for attracting clients, establishing credibility, and streamlining operations. With competition fiercer than ever, law firms must prioritize features that deliver real value to both their audience and their practice. Here are the website features that stand out as most valuable to law firms.
The Most Important Website Features for a Healthcare Organization
A website serves as the cornerstone of a healthcare organization’s online presence. Beyond merely providing information, a well-designed healthcare website can enhance patient engagement, streamline operations, and build trust with both current and prospective patients. As healthcare continues to evolve with technological advancements, certain website features stand out as particularly valuable for organizations aiming to meet the needs of their audiences effectively. Below, we explore the key website features that healthcare organizations should prioritize.
The Most Valuable Website Features for Financial Services Firms
A financial services firm’s website is a critical tool for building trust, engaging clients, and driving business growth. With competition intensifying and client expectations evolving, firms must prioritize website features that deliver value, enhance user experience, and reinforce credibility. Here are the most valuable website features that financial services firms should focus on.