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We’re finalists for Dev Agency of the Year at the European Agency Awards

We have some seriously exciting news! Hiyield has been officially shortlisted as a finalist for Dev Agency of the Year at the prestigious European Agency Awards 2025.  The European Agency Awards celebrate the very best agencies doing incredible work, and being recognised for the quality of our development projects is a huge honour. Why this […]

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Double celebration! We are finalists for two Tech South West awards 

We have fantastic news to share! We’re thrilled to announce a significant double achievement at the Tech South West Awards 2025 that We’re very happy to announce that we’re finalists in two categories at the Tech South West Awards 2025. This is a powerful acknowledgement of the innovative and supportive culture we’ve built, proving that […]

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Matt Ville CTO
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We’re so proud of our West Country Women Awards finalists

It’s always a joy to celebrate our teammates for the incredible things they do, and today we’ve got double the reason to cheer. We’re excited to share that two of our brilliant colleagues, Laura Hudspith and Lyssa-FĂŞe Crump, reached the finals of this year’s West Country Women Awards 2025! The awards shine a spotlight on […]

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Laura Hudspith & Lyssa-FĂŞe Crump smiling and holding their West Country Women Awards finalist certificates.
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What being an EOT means for our clients 

Becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) isn’t just a big milestone for our team – it’s great news for the people we work with, too. As we step into this next chapter as an EOT, our clients and partners can expect the same values-led, collaborative approach we’ve always been known for – now backed by […]

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What being an Employee Ownership Trust means for our team

We’re really proud to share that Hiyield is now 80% employee owned through an Employee Ownership Trust. This isn’t just a legal or structural change – it’s a meaningful shift in how we think about work, success, and the future we’re building together.

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Ben Short, Hiyield Employee Director, stood in front of a wooden wall.
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Hiyield’s next chapter: why we became employee owned

Hiyield is starting an exciting new chapter – we’re now 80% employee owned.That means everyone here, from our newest apprentice to our most experienced developer, has a real stake in where we’re headed. In this post, we’ll talk about why we made the change, how our Employee Ownership Trust works, and what it means for […]

Employee Owned Team
The Hiyield team all gathered together on a team away day.
Matt Ville CTO
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A complete guide to digital product development

Digital product development is crucial for creating innovative, user-centric solutions. This complete guide covers every stage, helping businesses build effective web and mobile products.

Digital Products Idea to Market
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Matt Ville CTO
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AI transformation: the future for businesses

AI is at the forefront of business change and innovation, meaning many of you will be looking to better understand how it can and should be integrated with your business. Read on to find out more about the intersection between business transformation and AI, and to discover the most effective strategies for its implementation.  AI […]

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Laura Hudspith
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Our 2023–24 Carbon Report: What We Measured, What We Learned

At Hiyield, we’re committed to building a sustainable digital future, not just for our clients, but for the planet. Each year, we share our carbon data, celebrating our progress and owning our challenges.

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Matt Ville CTO
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Understanding the product lifecycle: stages and examples

To create a successful digital product, there are multiple development stages to navigate before it can be released to market. Each stage plays a vital role in shaping your product's success, so it’s important that you have a clear view of each milestone.

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