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    SEO, AEO and GEO - optimising your site for Search and for AI

    In our recent webinar, our SEO/AEO expert Michael Wignall explained how AI search finds and selects information, what has genuinely changed and where digital teams should focus their efforts. The reassuring answer is that you probably do not need a new content strategy. Most of the things that help AI tools find and trust your content also improve conventional search and make your website more useful to people.

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    The Cloud Act, tech sovereignty and why communications leaders should care

    Most heads of communications do not spend much time thinking about where their organisation’s data is stored. They are more likely to be dealing with a website launch, a campaign deadline or a media enquiry. But the technology behind those activities can create communications, governance and reputational risks. The US Cloud Act helps explain why tech sovereignty should be part of the conversation.

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    Digital Sovereignty: Why it matters for charities and public sector teams

    How much control do you really have over the technology your organisation depends on? For many charities, NGOs and public sector organisations, the answer is uncomfortable. Critical websites and services are often hosted on US-owned cloud platforms. Analytics data is sent to global advertising companies. CAPTCHA tools, maps and AI features quietly add more third-party dependencies.

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    Why discovery phases save projects from solving the wrong problem

    Our recent webinar with Richard on discovery phases and why they matter. The session explored something most digital teams in charities, councils and other mission-driven organisations will recognise. Projects that begin with confidence, then gradually drift into confusion, scope creep and expensive compromises.

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    Drupal Camp England Accessibility Session

    We recently attended (and sponsored) Drupal Camp England. On the day, our accessibility lead, Maria Young, presented a session entitled, "Designing for All Minds: Enhancing Cognitive Accessibility in Drupal" 

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