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Software Development
From Pickle Pots to People Power: How a Digital Trail Is Bringing Branston Together
Ten giant Pickle Pot sculptures, a Sunday walk and run, and the trail app Haywyre built to guide people round them — how the Branston Pickle Pots Trail brought people together.
Software Development
The future of software development: Embracing the power of AI
Nine in ten developers now use AI tools, and trust in what those tools produce has gone down, not up. If you're buying software in 2026, that tension is the thing worth understanding.
Software Development
From idea to reality: How Haywyre can bring your vision to life
You know what you want to do. You don't know how to build it. That gap is the normal starting point for most of our projects — here's what happens next.
Software Development
Collaborative E-Commerce: Do-It-Yourself Frameworks and Software Development
Shopify and WooCommerce will get you selling. What they won't do is get a customer from landing page to checkout in three clicks instead of thirteen. That gap is where a developer earns their fee.
Design & Accessibility
Understanding Accessible and Universal Website Design
Accessible design and universal design are not the same thing, and since June 2025 the difference has had legal consequences for UK businesses selling into the EU. Here's where things actually stand.
Software Development
AI That Actually Helps: Using Automation Without Losing the Human Touch
AI's everywhere right now. It writes our emails, scans our data, and even books our meetings. But are we making our work easier — or just less human?
Company News
Chelmsford's New Art Trail Gets a Digital Buzz!
We're buzzing with excitement to announce our latest project: the "Buzz in the City" website, built for Farleigh Hospice!
Software Development
Optimising your website
A website is often the first point of contact between a business and its potential customers, so it's crucial to ensure your website is optimised.
Company News
Celebrating Pride Month with Haywyre
Celebrate Pride Month with us at Haywyre! Explore how technology fosters inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Design & Accessibility
Can technology support better mental health
Embracing Mental Health Awareness Week with Haywyre! In a world where technology plays an ever-growing role, we explore its impact on mental health.
Design & Accessibility
Coded Easter eggs: Happy Easter from the Haywyre team
Did you know this quirky secret about coding? From hidden comments to secret URLs, discover how digital Easter eggs add an element of fun and surprise.
Design & Accessibility
Celebrating Neurodiversity Week: Neurodiversity and software development
Digital accessibility highlights the need for technology to be inclusive. This week recognises the invaluable contributions of neurodivergent individuals.
Software Development
Embracing the outdoors: Technology to get you out the house
Time and time again technology has proved itself a very capable tool for getting people out the house and exploring the great outdoors.
Security
Safer Internet Day 2024
As we mark Safer Internet Day, Haywyre proudly joins the global movement to foster positive change and responsible online behaviour, particularly for the younger generation.
Software Development
The importance of Google Analytics from day 1
Unlock the full potential of your website or app with Google Analytics. Launching your project is just the beginning, and integrating analytics from the start is key.
Design & Accessibility
The horrors of software development
Discover the horrors of software development, and how Haywyre, your trusted technical partner, can help you banish these digital demons.
Security
Cybersecurity
It's the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cybersecurity is a collective responsibility; explore what Haywyre is doing to safeguard your digital presence.
Design & Accessibility
Embracing assistive technologies in software design
Haywyre is always improving, and have been looking at new ways acknowledge and support assistive technologies in their software design process.
Design & Accessibility
Sustainability in software design
It's easy to assume that digital automatically means greener, but it isn't quite that simple. Software development carries various environmental impacts.
Software Development
App updates for the Burton Ale Trail
Haywyre developed an interactive iOS and android app for the Burton Ale Trail, and implemented some updates for the latest instalment.
Design & Accessibility
The importance of accessibility in web design
What better day than Global Accessibility Awareness Day to look back at the work Haywyre has been doing with regard to accessibility in recent months.
Software Development
New app launched for Burton Ale Trail
iOS and android app built for the 3rd Burton Ale Trail. Commissioned by The Beertonian, the Burton Ale Trail now has its very own app, built by the team at Haywyre.
Software Development
Interactive app launched for the North Notts Nectar Trail
We were really excited when Making Trails contacted us about creating an interactive app for a brand new sculpture trail, the North Notts Nectar trail.
Software Development
Technical Debt and the art of preventative maintenance
Why build in preventative maintenance? Preventative maintenance can save a lifetime of regret and the days spent fixing vulnerabilities later.
Software Development
Technology partner Haywyre creates winning solution for Trophy Pet Foods
Staffordshire-based Haywyre is Trophy Pet Food's technology partner – the company who transformed the online customer experience.
Design & Accessibility
New Website for Toyota Lean Management Centre
Haywyre has been a software development partner, developing and supporting website and software applications within Toyota Motor Manufacture UK, since 2001.
Design & Accessibility
New app launched for the Burton Swan trail by Haywyre
Haywyre develop new app for Burton's first ever interactive art trail. We have launched an app for IOS and android to help visitors find swan sculptures.
Design & Accessibility
Mercado Medic website upgrade
Mercado Medic is a Swedish based company who build powered and adjustable disability chairs. We were asked to design 3 websites for the UK, German and Dutch franchises.
Design & Accessibility
Swan trail coming to Burton on Trent
Burton on Trent is going to be the setting for an exciting, outdoor art exhibition, featuring a bevy of 1.5 metre tall swans!
Software Development
Ponderings of the modern age — technology reliability
Last Tuesday evening was an ordinary night like any other. Husband cycling in the kitchen, child on the iPad, me reclining on the couch switching on the TV.
Design & Accessibility
Chrome App test day for the Haywyre team
Here at Haywyre we have been creating a bespoke mock exam Chrome App for Rina Training Ltd. Tuesday 12th May was the Chrome App test day for the Haywyre team.
Software Development
From Pickle Pots to People Power: How a Digital Trail Is Bringing Branston Together
Ten giant Pickle Pot sculptures, a Sunday walk and run, and the trail app Haywyre built to guide people round them — how the Branston Pickle Pots Trail brought people together.
Software Development
The future of software development: Embracing the power of AI
Nine in ten developers now use AI tools, and trust in what those tools produce has gone down, not up. If you're buying software in 2026, that tension is the thing worth understanding.
Software Development
From idea to reality: How Haywyre can bring your vision to life
You know what you want to do. You don't know how to build it. That gap is the normal starting point for most of our projects — here's what happens next.
Software Development
Collaborative E-Commerce: Do-It-Yourself Frameworks and Software Development
Shopify and WooCommerce will get you selling. What they won't do is get a customer from landing page to checkout in three clicks instead of thirteen. That gap is where a developer earns their fee.
Software Development
AI That Actually Helps: Using Automation Without Losing the Human Touch
AI's everywhere right now. It writes our emails, scans our data, and even books our meetings. But are we making our work easier — or just less human?
Software Development
Optimising your website
A website is often the first point of contact between a business and its potential customers, so it's crucial to ensure your website is optimised.
Software Development
Embracing the outdoors: Technology to get you out the house
Time and time again technology has proved itself a very capable tool for getting people out the house and exploring the great outdoors.
Software Development
The importance of Google Analytics from day 1
Unlock the full potential of your website or app with Google Analytics. Launching your project is just the beginning, and integrating analytics from the start is key.
Software Development
App updates for the Burton Ale Trail
Haywyre developed an interactive iOS and android app for the Burton Ale Trail, and implemented some updates for the latest instalment.
Software Development
New app launched for Burton Ale Trail
iOS and android app built for the 3rd Burton Ale Trail. Commissioned by The Beertonian, the Burton Ale Trail now has its very own app, built by the team at Haywyre.
Software Development
Interactive app launched for the North Notts Nectar Trail
We were really excited when Making Trails contacted us about creating an interactive app for a brand new sculpture trail, the North Notts Nectar trail.
Software Development
Technical Debt and the art of preventative maintenance
Why build in preventative maintenance? Preventative maintenance can save a lifetime of regret and the days spent fixing vulnerabilities later.
Software Development
Technology partner Haywyre creates winning solution for Trophy Pet Foods
Staffordshire-based Haywyre is Trophy Pet Food's technology partner – the company who transformed the online customer experience.
Software Development
Ponderings of the modern age — technology reliability
Last Tuesday evening was an ordinary night like any other. Husband cycling in the kitchen, child on the iPad, me reclining on the couch switching on the TV.
Design & Accessibility
Understanding Accessible and Universal Website Design
Accessible design and universal design are not the same thing, and since June 2025 the difference has had legal consequences for UK businesses selling into the EU. Here's where things actually stand.
Design & Accessibility
Can technology support better mental health
Embracing Mental Health Awareness Week with Haywyre! In a world where technology plays an ever-growing role, we explore its impact on mental health.
Design & Accessibility
Coded Easter eggs: Happy Easter from the Haywyre team
Did you know this quirky secret about coding? From hidden comments to secret URLs, discover how digital Easter eggs add an element of fun and surprise.
Design & Accessibility
Celebrating Neurodiversity Week: Neurodiversity and software development
Digital accessibility highlights the need for technology to be inclusive. This week recognises the invaluable contributions of neurodivergent individuals.
Design & Accessibility
The horrors of software development
Discover the horrors of software development, and how Haywyre, your trusted technical partner, can help you banish these digital demons.
Design & Accessibility
Embracing assistive technologies in software design
Haywyre is always improving, and have been looking at new ways acknowledge and support assistive technologies in their software design process.
Design & Accessibility
Sustainability in software design
It's easy to assume that digital automatically means greener, but it isn't quite that simple. Software development carries various environmental impacts.
Design & Accessibility
The importance of accessibility in web design
What better day than Global Accessibility Awareness Day to look back at the work Haywyre has been doing with regard to accessibility in recent months.
Design & Accessibility
New Website for Toyota Lean Management Centre
Haywyre has been a software development partner, developing and supporting website and software applications within Toyota Motor Manufacture UK, since 2001.
Design & Accessibility
New app launched for the Burton Swan trail by Haywyre
Haywyre develop new app for Burton's first ever interactive art trail. We have launched an app for IOS and android to help visitors find swan sculptures.
Design & Accessibility
Mercado Medic website upgrade
Mercado Medic is a Swedish based company who build powered and adjustable disability chairs. We were asked to design 3 websites for the UK, German and Dutch franchises.
Design & Accessibility
Swan trail coming to Burton on Trent
Burton on Trent is going to be the setting for an exciting, outdoor art exhibition, featuring a bevy of 1.5 metre tall swans!
Design & Accessibility
Chrome App test day for the Haywyre team
Here at Haywyre we have been creating a bespoke mock exam Chrome App for Rina Training Ltd. Tuesday 12th May was the Chrome App test day for the Haywyre team.
Company News
Chelmsford's New Art Trail Gets a Digital Buzz!
We're buzzing with excitement to announce our latest project: the "Buzz in the City" website, built for Farleigh Hospice!
Company News
Celebrating Pride Month with Haywyre
Celebrate Pride Month with us at Haywyre! Explore how technology fosters inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Security
Safer Internet Day 2024
As we mark Safer Internet Day, Haywyre proudly joins the global movement to foster positive change and responsible online behaviour, particularly for the younger generation.
Security
Cybersecurity
It's the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Cybersecurity is a collective responsibility; explore what Haywyre is doing to safeguard your digital presence.
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