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We’re all for Sanity, and we're not shy about it! With real-time capabilities, flexible content structure and the ability to build custom content workflows, Sanity has become popular with not just us but many dev teams. The last in our CMS blog series gives Sanity it's time to shine, sharing what makes this CMS special, how the team are moving with the times to embed advanced features and AI functionality, and how we’ve used it to bring some of our recent projects to light. Check it out 👇🤓

Every second Friday at Voyage is an 'internal day'. Once a month this is a day set aside to explore something work related, be that a new feature set or development tool, and once a month it’s a day to be totally away from work. For us, it’s great. Here are our top 5 reasons why.

Okay, you’ve got us, we’re fans of headless CMSs. A huge chunk of marketing budget generally goes towards websites - on average 28% of it - so you want to know you’re building something that’s robust and has longevity. Headless CMSs are changing the game for websites, primarily through vastly improved content management and scalability. Our latest blog post shares why we’re backing this new wave of CMS innovation, and what exactly we think is great about it. We’ve also shared some of the most prominent names in the space, including Sanity, which deserves its own post… but we’ll get to that. #sanity #headlesscms #digitalagency #innovation

Love Better is making headlines! After months of work we’re buzzing and proud to see what we’ve been able to pull off with our pals over at Not Another™. The lovely folks at M+AD and StopPress have shared the news about the site, and what makes it so special. As Ryan O’Hara, Voyage’s Director says, “We’re lucky to have worked with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), who trusted us to push the boundaries and create something beyond the usual government campaign. We’re incredibly proud of the result.” Check out the articles in the comments, and our exploration of the project at https://lnkd.in/gcmXNwej

It’s one thing to build a fantastic website, it’s another to build a website to improve the lives of Aotearoa’s young people. With the Love Better site (lovebetter.org.nz), it was our aim to deliver on both. When the Ministry of Social Development tasked us with creating a web experience that would bring youth both information and empathy, we knew we had to do it justice. Working closely with design experts Not Another™, known for their incredible work on the likes of Porn Week, we set about bringing this idea to life. The final site is a place for visitors to feel seen, heard and inspired as they navigate the sometimes wonderful, often confusing, world of love and relationships as a teenager and young adult. We couldn’t be more proud. #digitalagency #webdevelopment #healthandwellbeing

A couple of years ago, Voyage was shoulder tapped by Education New Zealand (ENZ) to create a centralised portal for important stakeholders. Enter MaiENZ, a solution that does exactly this. Highlighting the power of single sign-on (SSO), MaiENZ helps industry partners connect to ENZ’s digital services, bringing together people and resources. We’ve just recently refreshed our case study page, showcasing how we used Auth0 by Okta to implement SSO in to their suite of products and tools to achieve the end result. See more over on our site:

Great feedback makes our day - if not our week. Especially when we put so much into getting things just right for a project, be that a website, app, platform or CRM system integration 🤖 So you can imagine we were pretty stoked when Kat McCorkindale, Lifetime’s General Manager of Technology and Marketing, gave us this shoutout about our work together: “I can tell you how much I trust Voyage and how successful the projects we've done together have been. You don't work with a company for five years and increase your budget with them every year if you're not getting results. So, start small and give Voyage a crack on something simple. They'll prove themselves fast.” 💬 With Lifetime we started with a website revamp, that then moved into creating a mobile app and building a web platform that syncs with Lifetime’s CRM, complete with customised modules. If you’re stuck on a digital project or have big dreams and don’t know how to bring them to life, our inbox is open 💌

Content Management Systems (CMSs) have become all the more popular, and we can see why. Whether you’re building a website or app, the right CMS can massively improve how you create, edit and manage digital content. In our latest blog post, Voyage’s Founder Ryan O'Hara has delved into the world of Silverstripe, a known name in the CMS space - especially for the public sector. Check out our blog for more on how Silverstripe supports developers and content creators, and how it helped bring some of our biggest projects to life.

During times of uncertainty it’s common to play it safe. And while this may be the best thing for a business, it isn’t always the case. Strategic investment into the right technology and design can empower a business, putting them closer to their customer or stakeholders, and emphasising trust and loyalty. 📈 A recent article on PRINT on this topic caught our eye. With the title ‘Design can help firms strategically navigate uncertain times’, Lynda Decker writes about the power of design to navigate ups and downs. She writes, “Strategic design emerges as a critical tool for all companies, [...] enabling them to communicate clearly and instill confidence in their clients,” and adds that design principles can emphasise clarity, trust and resilience. 🕯 Lynda shares a view into the psychology of design, highlighting that if something looks good we’re more likely to consider it credible and expert. This harks back to times past, when powerful institutions were those that with their physical structures evoked power, strength and confidence. A tech-savvy team of experts and designers in your corner can elevate your brand and strengthen connections with customers and stakeholders, even during uncertainty. 🌤 #design #collaboration #digitalagency #innovation #businessinsights #growthmindset

2002, the year LinkedIn.com was created, and the year Canterbury Tech came into existence. Last week the Voyage team joined other intelligent and curious minds at the Canterbury Tech Summit, celebrating 21 years of the event. Many speakers shared their personal stories, technical insights and ideas on innovation, digital transformation, and business and tech agility - arguably notions that are all the more important as the likes of AI prompt us to re-imagine what we do and how we do it. Under the banner ‘Connect, Grow, Inspire’ the event was also a great opportunity to step outside of the office and meet like-minded people from all walks of life. We’re proud to have the Voyage HQ in Christchurch, and be able to take part in ‘the most active tech community in Aotearoa’. #networking #innovation #collaboration #techindustry #digitalagency