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Make speed the standard: how fast websites win

Make speed the standard: how fast websites win

Website speed isn’t an extra. It decides if you get found and if you convert. See why load time is the linchpin of online performance.

How much does a website cost?

How much does a website cost?

Curious about website costs? Discover what drives the price of a website and how to make smart choices for your project.

Securing WordPress: how to do it effectively

Prevent hacks, malware, and data breaches. Discover actionable steps and tools to secure your WordPress website and keep your data safe.

Storyblok: why we build with performance in mind

Why do we choose Storyblok as our headless CMS at Forge? Simple: flexibility, speed, and scalability. Perfect for modern websites that demand…

What are security headers and how do you set them up?

Security headers add an extra layer of protection to your website by instructing the browser on how to handle your content. They help prevent attacks like XSS, clickjacking, and data leaks. This blog breaks down which headers matter and how to configure them.

Technical SEO vs content optimization: where's the balance?

Strong SEO isn't just about code or keywords. It's about both. In this blog, we explore how to balance technical performance with valuable, search-friendly content.

What is lazy loading and how does it speed up your site?

Lazy loading delays loading of heavy elements like images or videos until they are needed. That reduces initial load time and saves data. Here's how it works.

Client-side vs. server-side rendering: what's the difference?

Client-side and server-side rendering determine where your website is built — in the browser or on the server. This blog breaks down both methods and when to use them.

What does a modern front-end framework do differently from WordPress?

WordPress is everywhere, but modern frameworks like Astro, Next.js, or Nuxt offer new advantages. How do they differ in structure, speed, and developer freedom? Here's what you need to know.

Why we use Astro

Astro is our front-end framework of choice. Lightweight, fast, and flexible. In this post, we explain why we prefer Astro over alternatives like Next.js or Nuxt, and which types of projects benefit most.

What is a headless CMS and when should you use one?

A headless CMS separates content management from presentation. Instead of one fixed system, you manage content centrally and display it flexibly across platforms. Ideal for speed, scalability, and development freedom.

The difference between HPTO and APTO in online advertising

Rich Media formats are essential in today’s digital advertising landscape. Two frequently used terms in impactful display campaigns are HPTO and APTO. But what do they actually mean?

Forge is now Weborama Certified

Our developers have officially earned the Weborama Certified status. This makes Forge a recognized specialist in Rich Media.

Smarter filtering in Astro: fast and SEO-friendly

How do you build a dynamic filtering system that loads fast and is SEO-proof? For Simyo, we developed a custom solution in Astro that checks every box.

How we build websites at Forge

Discover how Forge builds websites that are visually refined, technically solid and fully tailored to your brand and ambitions.

Building your own website or hiring a team: pros and cons

Will building it yourself save you time or money? This blog outlines the differences clearly, including when to choose each route and how Forge can support you.

What are the most common cyberattacks on websites?

SQL injection, XSS, DDoS and more. This blog breaks down the most frequent attacks on websites and what you can do to stay protected.

What is a DDoS attack and how do you protect your website against it?

A DDoS attack can take your site down in minutes. This blog explains how it works, what the impact is and how Forge keeps your platform online under pressure.

What is HTTPS and how do you keep your website truly secure?

HTTPS is the standard. But what does it really say about your security? In this blog: what HTTPS protects, what it doesn't, and how Forge goes beyond the basics to build secure products by default.

How to protect customer data under the GDPR

What does privacy-by-design look like in practice? This blog shows how to truly protect customer data, and how we approach that technically and strategically at Forge.

How to measure your website: from user behavior to performance

Not every platform measures the same. This overview helps you choose the right tools for behavior, performance, SEO and more. Including how we make measurement actually valuable.

Core Web Vitals explained and optimized

A fast website isn't enough. Google's Core Web Vitals don't just measure speed in the traditional sense. They measure experience. How quickly does the largest element load? How stable is the layout? How fast does the site respond to a click?

What is a good website load time? Guidelines and SEO impact

What is a good website load time? Discover what Google recommends, how CrUX data works, and why speed matters for SEO, conversions, and user experience.

What is website caching? How it works and why it matters

Website caching speeds up your site and reduces server load. Discover how caching works, which types exist, and why it’s essential for website performance and SEO.

Hello world

Welcome to Forge. In this first blog post, we share who we are, what drives us, and what you can expect from our team and platform. Let’s build something great.

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