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ExpressionEngine and Craft CMS sites don't fail dramatically. They degrade quietly, through updates that were never run, integrations that nobody's watching, and decisions made years ago that were never documented. These articles are written for business owners who rely on one of these platforms and want to understand what proper long-term maintenance actually looks like.

What to Look for When Hiring an ExpressionEngine Developer
ExpressionEngine

What to Look for When Hiring an ExpressionEngine Developer

ExpressionEngine is a specialist platform. The community of genuinely experienced EE developers is small, particularly in the UK, and the difference between someone who has worked with EE seriously and someone who has touched it once or twice is significant.

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How to Know If Your ExpressionEngine Site Is in Good Shape
ExpressionEngine

How to Know If Your ExpressionEngine Site Is in Good Shape

Most business owners have no idea what state their ExpressionEngine site is in. They know it’s working, they can add content, and the contact form still sends emails. Beyond that, it’s a black box. Problems can accumulate quietly over a long period before they become visible.

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The Hidden Cost of Delaying an ExpressionEngine Upgrade
ExpressionEngine

The Hidden Cost of Delaying an ExpressionEngine Upgrade

Delaying an ExpressionEngine upgrade is easy to justify. The site still works, the budget is committed elsewhere, and nothing has broken yet. But delays in this area follow a predictable pattern, and the costs accumulate in ways that are not immediately visible.

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What Does Long-Term Website Support Actually Cost?
ExpressionEngine

What Does Long-Term Website Support Actually Cost?

The question I get asked most often by business owners is some version of: what will this cost? It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is that it depends on things that are specific to your site. But there’s enough of a pattern to give you a useful framework.

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Still on ExpressionEngine 4 or 5? Here Is What That Actually Costs You
ExpressionEngine

Still on ExpressionEngine 4 or 5? Here Is What That Actually Costs You

If your website is running on ExpressionEngine 4 or 5, it may look fine on the surface. But underneath, you are carrying costs that most business owners do not see until something goes wrong. This is not about upgrading for the sake of it. It is about understanding what your current situation actually means.

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What Actually Happens When Your Web Agency Drops You
ExpressionEngine

What Actually Happens When Your Web Agency Drops You

Most businesses with an ExpressionEngine site didn’t choose ExpressionEngine themselves. A web agency built the site, recommended the CMS, and handled everything from launch onward. That arrangement works well until it doesn’t, and there are several ways it can stop working.

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When Should You Upgrade Your ExpressionEngine Site?
ExpressionEngine

When Should You Upgrade Your ExpressionEngine Site?

There’s no single answer to when you should upgrade your ExpressionEngine installation, but there are several clear signals that tell you it’s overdue. Most business owners don’t think about this until something goes wrong. By then, the upgrade is usually more involved than it would have been if it had been done earlier.

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Karl Bowers ~ ExpressionEngine & Craft CMS Specialist

Karl is the founder of Expression 37 Ltd and has been working exclusively with ExpressionEngine and Craft CMS since 2007. In eighteen years he has supported more than 80 clients across the UK, from long-term retainer arrangements to emergency rescues when something has gone wrong at the worst possible moment. Every piece of work is handled personally by Karl, with no account managers or junior developers between you and the person doing it.

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Karl at Expression 37 has been essential in keeping our Craft CMS website running at its best. His regular updates and fine-tuning ensure that our site is always up-to-date, secure, and optimised for performance. Karl’s expertise and attention to detail mean we can rely on him for everything from routine maintenance to customised site tweaks. It’s a relief to know our website is in such capable hands with Expression 37. Highly recommended!

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