Cantarus

25/03/2025

Too often, membership organisations pour time and resources into amazing content experiences – only for them to get lost in fragmented platforms that confuse and frustrate users.

When members can’t easily access the value you offer, they disengage. And that disengagement can seriously impact retention and long-term growth.

So, what’s the solution? 🤔

A seamless, holistic digital ecosystem that brings everything together – across web, mobile, and social platforms – to meet your members wherever they are.

🔗 Check out our latest blog to dive deeper: https://www.cantarus.com/articles/why-a-holistic-digital-ecosystem-is-essential-for-membership/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog-holistic-digital-2025-03

20/03/2025

From Legacy to Leading Edge: A Digital Transformation for a Modern Battlefield 🎖️🪖

The British Army has undergone a major digital transformation, rethinking how it engages with the public, enhances user experience, and strengthens its digital presence.

Working with Cantarus, they’ve built a dynamic, accessible, and user-first digital platform on Umbraco that supports everything from recruitment to public engagement – ensuring the Army’s digital presence is as strong and agile as its operations.

Key takeaways from the case study:

⚡️ Enhanced digital engagement – Making it easier for the public to connect with the Army
⚡️ User-centric design – Creating an intuitive and accessible experience for all users
⚡️ Scalable digital infrastructure – Future-proofing the platform to evolve with needs
⚡️ A mobile-first approach – Meeting audiences where they are, on their preferred devices

This is more than just a website revamp. It’s a strategic transformation that ensures the Army remains relevant, accessible, and engaging in an increasingly digital world.

🔗 Check out the full case study here: https://www.cantarus.com/case-studies/british-army/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=case-study-british-army-2025-03

18/03/2025

To quote the one and only Taylor Swift, we’re feelin’ 22 🥳 🎂

Today, we’re celebrating 22 years in business and couldn’t be more grateful. A huge thank you to our incredible team and fantastic clients for being part of our journey – cheers to the next chapter! 🥂 💙

13/03/2025

We’re proud to have partnered with the British Army to bring Soldier Magazine into the digital age, ensuring 80 years of military journalism remains accessible for generations to come.

🪖🎖️ Preserving History, Powering the Future

Since 1945, Soldier Magazine has stood at the heart of military reporting - covering every major conflict and key moment in Army history. This transformation ensures that legacy lives on in a fully digital format.

- Instant online access to the latest issues
- A fully searchable archive spanning decades
- Enhanced accessibility & seamless UX, powered by Umbraco CMS

This digital-first approach preserves history, enhances accessibility, and streamlines distribution - ensuring the stories that matter most remain accessible to soldiers, veterans, and the wider public.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.cantarus.com/articles/soldier-magazine-launch/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news-soldier-mag-2025-03

🗞️ Explore the new Soldier Magazine: https://soldier.army.mod.uk/issues/march-2025

25/02/2025

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) has a brand new website! Designed to better serve its members and governance professionals, the new site makes it easier than ever to access key resources while reflecting CGI’s commitment to excellence in governance.

Built on Umbraco v13, it offers flexible and seamless content management - empowering the CGI team for long-term digital success.

Proud to have worked with CGI to bring this project to life! Take a look: https://www.cgi.org.uk/

21/02/2025

With members constantly on the move, Federation of Master Builders needed a seamless, mobile-first solution to enhance engagement and provide instant access to essential resources. Together, we built a feature-rich app that puts everything members need at their fingertips.

Key features include:

👉 Job leads - Secure new business opportunities faster
👉 Community and location groups - Connect and share insights effortlessly
👉 Digital membership card - Present credentials with just a tap
👉 Dashboard - Find recent, relevant content all in one place
👉 Events, News & Resources - Stay informed with real-time industry updates
👉 … and much more!

🔍 See how the FMB app is transforming member engagement - check out the full case study!

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FMB partnered with Cantarus to create a mobile app that enhances member engagement, personalises content, and streamlines access to essential resources.

18/02/2025

Is your website stuck in the past?

If your organisation is still relying on DNN, your CMS may no longer be keeping up with your needs.

At Cantarus, we’ve seen firsthand how DNN once led the way in .NET-based CMS solutions. But in 2025, staying competitive means embracing modern platforms that offer:

⚡️ Better performance
⚡️ Enhanced security
⚡️ Greater flexibility
⚡️ Stronger accessibility

Our CEO, Lee Adams, breaks down why now is the time to switch to a modern CMS or DXP – and what steps to take next.

Read the full blog here:

In this article, I am going to explain – via some background and historical context before moving onto a number of key reasons – why moving from DNN (Platform or Evoq editions) to a modern CMS or DXP for your website is likely already well overdue for your organisation. Ah, the festive season .....

13/02/2025

What does it take to transform a digital experience for 40,000 members? 👀

Our client, the Royal College of Physicians, needed a website that better supported its members. We worked together to tackle bloated content, tricky navigation and an outdated search experience.

Built on Umbraco v13, the new site is modern and fully inclusive, designed to grow with RCP’s needs.

The result? A smoother journey, smarter search, and a platform that truly puts users first.

🔍 Check out the full case study to find out more: https://www.cantarus.com/case-studies/the-royal-college-of-physicians/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=case-study-rcp-2025-02

11/02/2025

We're excited to announce the launch of the brand new BIMCO website, designed and built by Cantarus! As one of the world’s leading international shipping associations, BIMCO plays a crucial role in supporting the industry. The new site has been carefully crafted to enhance user experience, streamline navigation, and provide seamless access to vital resources. 🌊 🚢

Check out the new BIMCO website here: www.bimco.org

22/01/2025

As part of our blog series exploring what it's like to work at Cantarus, we caught up with our UX Designer, Amy, to find out what she gets up to in her day-to-day life at the agency 👩‍💻

From honing key skills to creating exceptional digital experiences, to her love of Cockapoos - Amy shares what makes her role so exciting and why working at Cantarus is so rewarding 🫶

Check out the full interview here 👉 https://www.cantarus.com/articles/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-ux-designer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog-jan25-ux-designer

07/01/2025

A very warm welcome to our newest team member, Dinil! 👋

Dinil is from India but grew up in the UAE, and graduated from The University of Manchester last July. Now stepping into his first professional role, Dinil joins us as a Client Success Support Engineer.

Welcome to the Cantarus team - we’re thrilled to have you on board! 🎉

20/12/2024

🎬 And that's a wrap on this year's ! We’d like to leave you with one of the highlights of 2024 - our Cantarus Showreel 🎥

Check it out below – we hope you enjoy watching it as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it! 💙

Here’s to an even more exciting 2025!