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How to Upgrade ExpressionEngine: A 7-Step Checklist (2026)
The safe order for upgrading any ExpressionEngine site, EE2 to EE7: backups, add-on checks, staging, the updater, and what to test before going live.
ExpressionEngine Upgrade Failed? 8 Common Errors and How to Fix Them
White screen, stuck updater, add-on fatal errors, MySQL strict mode: the ExpressionEngine upgrade errors we fix most, with the fix for each.
PHP Security Alert (October 2026): What ExpressionEngine Site Owners Need to Do
CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 let attackers run code without logging in. The patched PHP versions, EE compatibility, and a checklist.
ExpressionEngine 8: What We Know So Far, and Should You Wait?
What the EE team has confirmed about ExpressionEngine 8 (timing, upgrade path, PHP, licensing) and why it's no reason to delay your upgrade.
How Much Does an ExpressionEngine Upgrade Cost? Real Prices for 2026
Our fixed ExpressionEngine upgrade prices in USD: EE6 to EE7 from $1,200, legacy EE2–EE5 from $2,000, PHP 8 fixes from $450. What changes a quote.
Upgrading ExpressionEngine 2 or 3 to EE7: A Guide for Legacy Sites
Still on EE2 or EE3? You can upgrade straight to the latest version. The folder moves, add-on replacements and template checks that make it work.
ExpressionEngine 6 End of Life: What to Do Before 31 December 2026
EE6 security fixes stop on 31 December 2026. What that means for your site, and a practical plan for moving to ExpressionEngine 7 in time.
Fixing ExpressionEngine Errors on PHP 8: Real Examples
The PHP 8 errors we actually see on ExpressionEngine sites, from removed functions to strict types in bundled libraries, and how we fix each one.
ExpressionEngine vs WordPress in 2026: Upgrade or Migrate?
An honest comparison from a developer who builds in both, and a simple way to decide whether to upgrade your EE site or move it to WordPress.
How AI Chatbots Are Replacing Level-1 Support in 2026
A practical playbook to ship a GPT-powered bot that actually resolves tickets — with evals, guardrails, and handoff flows.
Next.js 15: The Performance Wins You Should Adopt Today
Server actions, PPR, and the new caching model — explained with benchmarks from 120 production sites.
Core Web Vitals in 2026: The New INP Playbook
We audited 120 sites. Here's what actually moves the needle on Interaction to Next Paint.
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