Articles
- Going remote – some things we’ve learned
In a previous article, we talked about why we went remote.This article outlines some of the things we've learned as result. Some of it's kind of obvious, but some of it's the result of a bit of deeper reflection and experience that comes from two years now as a fully remote business.
- Working with your vendor to manage cybersecurity
For most website owners (especially those without a dedicated IT team in-house), their relationship with their web vendor is crucial to managing cybersecurity outcomes. Proactively managing your site's security with the help of your vendor is key to significantly reducing the chance of an incident, and a costly recovery (and a stink time!). Here’s some things to think about when working with your vendor on cybersecurity, much of which we’ve learned along the way.
- Case study: Re-platforming Asia New Zealand sites
Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Asia Media Centre recently joined an increasing number of organisations choosing to move their websites to a headless CMS – making their website management easier, more secure and cost effective.
- Managing technical debt: a guide for website owners
We think that understanding how to manage technical debt with your vendor is an important way to get the most out of your web investment and avoid costly and unpleasant suprises.
- Why we went fully remote
Post-lockdown, we trialled a hybrid work environment, but found it made more sense for us to go all in — so we closed the office and went fully remote. This is why.
- Te Papa updates its web architecture
TLDR; Like a growing number of organisations in New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa decided that the benefits of modern web architecture justified rebuilding two of their websites without making major design or content changes. Because of Haunt’s experience in this area and our shared passion for modern web technology, Te Papa asked us to support them with their re-platform project.
- Lower costs of using Jamstack
We have found Jamstack websites cost less for our clients to own and operate when compared to other common web platforms.
- Re-platforming websites into Jamstack
Rebuilding your existing website on Jamstack web architecture can be a great way to resolve technical issues on your current site and take advantage of modern web technology without investing in a complete redesign and rethink of your web presence.
- Successful production partnerships
Production partnerships can allow web agencies to specialise in their chosen area of expertise and reduce project risks, while still delivering a high quality, end to end service to their client.
- Common Web Platform - What are your options?
Upgrading your Common Web Platform (CWP) website to CWP 2.0 can be difficult. If you haven't upgraded your website yet you should consider the options that are available. Note this article was originally published in 2019.
- Effective scoping is the key to successful web projects
Most web projects have good people doing great work on them. So why do so many fail?