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Celebrating 10 years of Freshleaf

Celebrating 10 years of Freshleaf

This year we're celebrating ten years of doing fantastic work for some amazing customers. Yep, 2018 is Freshleaf's 10th birthday. Some of you might not know that the organisation that was to...

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Why code quality matters

Why code quality matters

Over the years at Freshleaf we’ve spent a bit of time thinking about what makes us successful. What’s important to us. And one thing that’s consistently top of the list – no matter who you ask at...

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Tips for creating a website development specification

Tips for creating a website development specification

For anyone who’s worked in the website, software or application development industry for more than five minutes, I shouldn't need to explain the need for a really good specification.  It ensures...

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What makes a great developer?

What makes a great developer?

At Freshleaf, we invest a lot in choosing the right people for our team. I think it probably drives the recruiters crazy. But just because it says “developer” on a CV doesn’t mean they have what...

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How to make your design feedback super-effective

How to make your design feedback super-effective

How can you ensure your design feedback process doesn't get stuck in an endless loop? Here are our top tips.... As the client in a website design project, you might be forgiven for thinking...

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Totally Wiped Out

Totally Wiped Out

Could this be the highlight of the summer? A team-building day with a difference, and all for charity. A little earlier this year some bright spark (who shall remain nameless) noticed that...

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Things everyone should know

Things everyone should know

There are lists all over the internet of things everyone should know. From wilderness survival skills, to everyday "life hacks". For my money, you should know how to listen, how to put yourself in...

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Helping out at Montacute school

Helping out at Montacute school

Last week we escaped the office and spent the day getting scratched to bits by holly bushes. Why? Well that's a very good question. Here at Freshleaf, as part of our commitment to giving back,...

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Does it matter if my website is fast?

Does it matter if my website is fast?

Website speed - who cares? We're not on dial-up any more, right? So everyone's using broadband, and some people (who don't live out in the sticks like I do) have fibre connections, and really all...

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Why it hurts your business if your tech website isn't mobile friendly

Why it hurts your business if your tech website isn't mobile friendly

There’s not much excuse these days to have a site that’s not optimised for mobile. And yet, we still regularly see technology websites that are not. So, at the risk of repeating things that have...

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