Cantilever, a remote-first web agency, relies on the Definition of Done (DoD) to ensure task clarity in a global, asynchronous workflow. By defining clear success criteria upfront, the DoD minimizes delays, improves efficiency, and enhances client satisfaction, making it a vital part of Cantilever’s process.

The spat between WordPress.org (the non-profit behind WordPress) and WP Engine (the dominant WordPress hosting platform) demonstrates how platforms we trust most can have profound effects on our own businesses. This post provides details about the conflict, why Cantilever no longer build on WordPress anyway, and the excellent alternatives that we deploy for our clients.

Is your website struggling to deliver the results you’re looking for? Websites can’t work without four elements working in harmony: Discovery, Ease of Use, Message and Offers. We call this the DEMO framework. We’ve been building effective websites since 2011. Whenever we’ve witnessed these four factors coming together, success has been sure to follow.