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What is Server-Side Rendering (SSR)?

By Kyle O’Donnell -

If you’re building a website or web application, you’ve likely encountered the terms Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR). These two approaches shape how your site loads and performs — and choosing the right one can have a significant impact on user experience and search engine rankings. I’m Kyle O’Donnell, a Senior Software Engineer at Emergent Software, and I’ve worked extensively with both SSR and CSR. In this post, I’ll break down what SSR is, how it compares to CSR, and when it makes sense to use one over the other.

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Umbraco Migrations: Why Businesses Are Making the Move

By Kevin Meilander -

As businesses scale, managing digital content efficiently becomes increasingly complex. Many organizations find themselves constrained by outdated or inflexible content management systems (CMS), making innovation and integration with modern tech stacks challenging. That’s where Umbraco, an open-source CMS built on Microsoft’s .NET framework, stands out.

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Comparing React, Angular, and Vue.js

By Mike Allen -

As JavaScript continues to dominate web development, the frameworks and libraries used to build user interfaces have evolved significantly. Currently, React, Angular, and Vue.js remain three of the most popular choices for constructing single-page applications (SPAs) and other modern web interfaces. While they all aim to simplify UI development, each has its own strengths, ecosystem, and development philosophy.

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The Best Web Development Languages

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Web development relies on a core set of languages that power most projects. This guide breaks down popular options—HTML/CSS, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Java, .NET, and Ruby—highlighting their strengths and best uses. Whether you're new to coding or looking to expand your toolkit, these languages are key to building effective, scalable web applications.

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The Benefits of Working with a Sitecore Solution Partner

By Chris Lefstad -

Sitecore is a popular content management system with enterprise-level features. Anyone can purchase and install Sitecore, but to get the most value out of the CMS, it’s best to work with an experienced website development firm. Read the blog to find out why.

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Why Use a Content Management System? 8 Benefits of a CMS

By Kevin Meilander -

Adding the right content management system to your website can be a game-changer, giving you the ability to customize your site’s functionality, create and edit content quickly and collaboratively, and improve your position on search engines. Read this blog to learn more about the benefits of using a CMS.

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