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title: "Insights"
description: "Explore, learn, and get inspired by our insights - and contact us if you wish to know even more!"
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# Insights

Explore, learn, and get inspired by our insights.

## Strategy

- [Wunder is now Mearra – a new era is here](/insights/wunder-is-now-mearra) (2026-04-20)
  We are happy to announce we are taking back our very first name and are proud to introduce our updated brand to all of you. What we do will not change, but how we present ourselves will.
- [Sneak peek to 2026 – Recordings available now!](/insights/sneak-peek-2026-recordings-available-now) (2025-11-19)
  Mearra's Online Demo Day on 10 December offers an opportunity to see what's on the horizon of digital development with human-centered process development, AI search engine optimization (GEO), and how AI is utilized in multiple ways together with Drupal.
- [CEO Vesa Palmu: "WordPress by Mearra combines high quality and affordable price with a new AI-native process"](/insights/ceo-vesa-palmu-wordpress-wunder-combines-high-quality-and-affordable-price-new-ai-native) (2025-08-14)
  Mearra, one of Finland’s best-known experts in content management systems, is now bringing its strong expertise to the WordPress world. To make this happen, we’re building a specialized WordPress development team that delivers websites through an optimized, AI-native process with top-tier technical quality.
- [Scrum events and artifacts](/insights/scrum-events-and-artifacts) (2025-04-22)
  Familiarity with Scrum events and artifacts is essential for guiding the Scrum Team’s work and keeping workflows transparent and adaptable. This section covers the main events - Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective - and key artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment. At Mearra, we use Scrum as our project delivery foundation, adapting it over time. Here, however, we’re focusing on Scrum’s core elements to ensure the basics are well understood before introducing our tailored approach.
- [Mearra & Qvik: Uniting Strengths for Digital Excellence](/insights/wunder-qvik-uniting-strengths-digital-excellence) (2024-01-08)
  Close collaboration with Qvik expands the diversity of digital services and creates new opportunities for clients of both companies.

## Security

- [We now also offer EU-based hosting with turnkey migration](/insights/eu-based-hosting-turnkey-migration) (2026-02-24)
  To respond to growing demand for digital sovereignty, we have prepared an upgrade to our hosting services that enables clients to move from U.S.-based infrastructure to a European-owned alternative.
- [Analytics are worth investing in, but why Matomo?](/insights/analytics-are-worth-investing-why-matomo) (2025-06-11)
  Without well thought-out website analytics and marketing monitoring, it is easy to allocate advertising dollars and other resources based on a "hunch". The result is a guessing game, as the old saying goes "half is wasted, but you don't know which half", making it challenging to assess results and inefficient to plan for the future. The effectiveness of analytics depends on careful design, and testing the results is essential. In this article, we'll explain why Matomo in particular is a great analytics tool, how to set it up and what data to collect with it.
- [DDoS protection in 2025: What’s changed — and what you should expect from your digital development partner](/insights/ddos-protection-2025-whats-changed-and-what-you-should-expect-your-digital-development) (2025-04-24)
  DDoS attacks have become disturbingly easy to launch — and increasingly difficult to stop. For high-visibility organizations, it’s no longer a question of if you’ll be targeted, but when. In this...
- [Our digital solutions are Cyber Essentials+ secure](/insights/our-digital-solutions-are-cyber-essentials-secure) (2021-07-01)
  At Mearra, we take IT security very seriously. Therefore every year we renew our Cyber Essentials+ certificate to ensure our cybersecurity measures are in place. Let us tell you in more detail what it means and what the benefits are.
- [Important service tietovuotoapu.fi goes live in record time](/insights/important-service-tietovuotoapufi-goes-live-record-time) (2020-10-27)
  The important service tietovuotoapu.fi went live in record time. Mearra was involved in the implementation.
- [Heads up webshops, new EU regulation coming up!](/insights/heads-webshops-new-eu-regulation-coming) (2018-08-13)
  New EU regulation (2018/302) makes online shopping easier for EU customers. It stops websites from blocking customers based on the country and requires them to offer the same products and payment options to all EU customers. Different pricing is allowed but customers can still access websites from other countries. This applies to the EU only and doesn't cover things like taxes or music streaming.
- [Why we added Cyber Essentials PLUS to our security practices](/insights/why-we-added-cyber-essentials-plus-our-security-practices) (2018-06-15)
  I’m pleased to announce that Mearra has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, which is a great thing for both our clients and our entire team. Here I’ll briefly explain what this cybersecurity standard is all about and what it means for Mearra.
- [We can help you with GDPR](/insights/we-can-help-you-gdpr) (2017-12-11)
  Mearra offers a GDPR audit service to help companies easily comply with regulations. We map client data, discuss findings, and create necessary documentation. Clients can customize the service to their needs. Contact us for a consultation.
- [GDPR is coming, what can I do?](/insights/gdpr-coming-what-can-i-do) (2017-12-05)
  This is something we started hearing more frequently from our clients as the year 2017 approached its half. There was a lot of scary GDPR communication around focusing on its high sanctions.
- [Security is a piece of cake](/insights/security-piece-cake) (2017-11-29)
  A few weeks back I ordered a cake for the office. Really good one, one of my favourites and everyone liked it.

## Technology

- [AI implementation of the week – All hours marked & billed, thanks to Harvest helper ](/insights/harvest-helper-ai-implementation) (2026-02-04)
  In this AI implementation, we show how an AI-assisted workflow ensures all hours are marked and billed. The approach is privacy-first and role-aware, supporting employees while protecting revenue—without surveillance or extra management work.
- [AWS vs Azure – Which Is Better, and Why?](/insights/aws-vs-azure-which-better-and-why) (2025-10-29)
  In the cloud services landscape, two names rise above the rest: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. The question many organizations ask is simple – which is better, Azure or AWS? How to choose between them, and what factors truly matter? In this article, we’ll compare AWS and Azure side by side, giving you the insights you need to make an informed decision – one that supports both your technology and business goals.
- [Order a personal demo session](/ajankohtaista/bookkaa-henkilokohtainen-demo-sinua-kiinnostavasta-aiheesta) (2025-05-20)
  Your time is valuable – that’s why we’ve made it easy for you to explore how digital development can transform your content management. Scroll down to see which topics we offer free, tailored demos on – all scheduled at a time that works for you.
- [Eight real-life AI implementations for content management by Mearra](/insights/eight-real-life-ai-implementations-content-management-wunder) (2025-04-10)
  How can AI be applied to content management and website development? What actually works, what real benefits do these solutions offer, and to whom? In this article, we share AI-powered implementations that are already live and in use within our client projects. Co-creation with our clients constantly leads to new ways of leveraging AI, and in addition to the examples shared here, we have several more exciting solutions in the works. Our expert teams are genuinely excited about the new opportunities technology offers to solve human and business challenges. If you’d like to explore the potential of AI within your organization, we’d be happy to help.
- [DDoS protection: Safeguarding your digital presence in an increasingly hostile landscape](/insights/ddos-protection-safeguarding-your-digital-presence-increasingly-hostile-landscape) (2025-04-08)
  In today's interconnected world, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have become an unfortunate reality for organizations operating high-visibility websites. These attacks can target any...
- [Beyond keywords: how Mearra’s AI Search uncovers hidden customer needs](/insights/beyond-keywords-how-wunders-ai-search-uncovers-hidden-customer-needs) (2025-03-23)
  Traditional website search is broken. Users struggle with vague keywords, endless clicking, and frustrating dead-ends while businesses wrestle with scattered analytics that fail to reveal the root...
- [Get future-ready now – upgrade to Drupal 11](/insights/get-future-ready-now-upgrade-drupal-11) (2025-03-23)
  Drupal 11 was officially released on August 2, 2024, bringing a range of improvements that make websites more secure, scalable, and future-ready. If your organization is already using Drupal,...
- [Silta hosting – Faster, Harder, Greener!](/insights/silta-hosting-faster-harder-greener) (2024-12-22)
  Built to simplify the world of hosting, Silta takes the hassle out of deploying, scaling, and managing applications. Silta is a dynamic Platform as a Service (PaaS) that connects your current projects with the hosting solutions of tomorrow. With smart automation, effortless continuous deployment, and a robust security framework, Silta is ready to power projects of all sizes with the performance, flexibility, and sustainability you need to thrive.
- [Tech Leads Guild - the foundation of robust digital infrastructure](/insights/tech-leads-guild-foundation-robust-digital-infrastructure) (2024-11-07)
  Are you aiming to build powerful, high-quality digital solutions that are resilient, scalable, and aligned with your strategic goals? Would you be interested in leveraging the full expertise of Mearra people in this expertise area? Most likely, yes to both - which is why we have created the Guilds*. By reading this article, you’ll discover how the future plans of Tech Leads Guild enable success in your organization.
- [System Builders Guild – the backbone of client success today and tomorrow](/insights/system-builders-guild-backbone-client-success-today-and-tomorrow) (2024-10-15)
  Would your organization benefit from better Quality Assurance, faster time-to-market delivery, AI-boosted development, and a broader tech stack? Would you be interested in utilizing all the know-how of Mearra people in this expertise area? Most probably, yes to both – which is why we have created the Guilds*. Read this article to grasp how our organizational structure benefits you as our client and how we ensure the client’s solutions are success-supporting.
- [Wunderpedia – Our Digital Encyclopedia](/insights/wunderpedia-our-digital-encyclopedia) (2024-04-22)
  In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, knowledge is the currency of innovation. At Mearra, we have gathered the wisdom of our experts and turned it into something we call Wunderpedia. You are welcome to dive into technology, accessibility, analytics, design, and culture, providing diverse knowledge to guide and inspire.
- [Join us at the biggest Drupal event in Finland and Baltics - for free!](/insights/join-us-biggest-drupal-event-finland-and-baltics-free) (2024-04-08)
  On the 26th and 27th of April, Drupal enthusiasts across Finland and the Baltics will meet in Helsinki for DrupalCamp 2024. Mearra will be there to support this event as a gold sponsor, with two keynote presentations, and by hosting a Code Sprint on Saturday. In this article, we tell you in more detail how we are contributing to supporting the growth and success of Drupal, one of the most trusted open-source technologies, and invite you as well to join this free event taking place in HTC, next to Kaapelitehdas in Helsinki!
- [Mearra.io has experienced a redesign](/insights/wunderio-has-experienced-redesign) (2024-03-27)
  Today, we live in a more digital world than ever before, and nearly all businesses have digital dimensions. How the company presents itself in the digital world increasingly determines the business's success. In our case, the website is not only a source of information but also a showroom of the solutions we build. In this article, we will share why we redesigned our site, what innovations we have built, and how you will see our site develop in the near future.
- [Building tomorrow’s digital with WordPress – Supersenior Miika joined Mearra](/insights/building-tomorrows-digital-wordpress-supersenior-miika-joined-wunder) (2024-01-25)
  In the dynamic landscape of digital innovation, having a versatile toolkit is the key to unlocking unparalleled solutions. Mearra, known for its prowess in Drupal, has had a media sector client with WordPress site for a year already. Now it’s time to elevate the game by welcoming WordPress virtuoso Miika to Mearra. This strategic move amplifies Mearra's capabilities and positions us as a one-stop destination for clients with diverse digital needs.
- [Revolutionizing Decoupled Development: an Open-source Blueprint for Drupal and Next.js projects](/insights/revolutionizing-decoupled-development-open-source-blueprint-drupal-and-nextjs-projects) (2023-12-12)
  Next-drupal-starterkit initiative was first introduced by Mario and Joshua at DrupalCon Lille 2023, now it's time to spread the word even further. Discover how we're revolutionizing development, offering streamlined solutions, and providing a one-command setup for efficient decoupled site projects.
- [Exploring Drupal Trends: Wunderer takeaways from DrupalCon Lille 2023](/insights/exploring-drupal-trends-wunderer-takeaways-drupalcon-lille-2023) (2023-11-08)
  A handful of Mearra people recently attended DrupalCon 2023 in Lille and explored the latest trends in Drupal and web development. Here are their takeaways from this vibrant event.A handful of Mearra people recently attended DrupalCon 2023 in Lille and explored the latest trends in Drupal and web development. Here are their takeaways from this vibrant event.
- [Mearra Experts Sharing Productivity Boosting Discoveries at DrupalCon Lille 2023](/insights/wunder-experts-sharing-productivity-boosting-discoveries-drupalcon-lille-2023) (2023-09-12)
  DrupalCon Lille 2023 takes place from the 17th to the 20th of October and our Drupal experts Mario Vercellotti and Joshua Scott will be there unveiling the secrets of our game-changing Next.js for Drupal multilingual template.
- [Mearra loves AI – with the following conditions](/insights/wunder-loves-ai) (2023-06-19)
  In our ever-evolving digital world, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into our daily work lives is no longer a distant future but an inevitable present. The advent of AI presents us with unprecedented opportunities to enhance our productivity, streamline processes, and generate innovative solutions. However, with these possibilities also comes the responsibility to learn and adapt to ensure that these powerful tools are used effectively and ethically. At Mearra, we embrace this challenge with open arms.
- [An Efficient and cost-effective approach to eCommerce - Composable](/insights/efficient-and-cost-effective-approach-ecommerce-composable) (2023-03-20)
  The challenge of combining content management and eCommerce is real for many companies with content-heavy product portfolios. While a decoupled solution can solve this problem, it can be costly and result in a loss of best-of-breed content management tools. As a novel alternative, we propose using a hybrid CMS, in our case powered by Drupal, in conjunction with a headless eCommerce platform. In this article, we share our ideas on this solution and the architecture it’s based on.
- [Renewed Omnia.fi is here, acting as Omnia’s modern business card](/insights/renewed-omniafi-here-acting-omnias-modern-business-card) (2023-01-15)
  With a tight and fruitful collaboration, Mearra and the education provider Omnia designed and renewed Omnia’s web services. Now the Omnia.fi serves and takes its numerous user groups excellently into account both in Finnish and English in an accessible and mobile-friendly manner.
- [Drupal 10 is here – and it looks very promising](/insights/drupal-10-here-and-it-looks-very-promising) (2022-12-15)
  This year Christmas is taking place a bit early since we got to see the release of Drupal's next main version, Drupal 10 already in the middle of the December. Here we shortly summarize what updates bring and show the timeline for Drupal and supporting technologies. If you wish to learn more, please download our Drupal 10 Guide (in Finnish) in the end of this article.
- [Bigbrother.fi - over 74 million page views, easily!](/insights/bigbrotherfi-over-74-million-page-views-easily) (2022-09-28)
  It’s that time of the year again. The fans of Big Brother in Finland are enjoying the experience of following the world's biggest reality show, Big Brother. The show is broadcasted at Nelonen and available also in Ruutu - and one of the extra layers of content lives at bigbrother.fi, with Mearra remaining the digital developer partner of this site.
- [Mearra being loud and proud at DrupalCamp Baltics -22](/insights/wunder-being-loud-and-proud-drupalcamp-baltics-22) (2022-09-19)
  Drupal Community has always been very close and dear to Mearra, and this year we are doing our part to share the knowledge and good vibes in a live event on October 14, at Tallink Conference & Spa hotel in Tallin, Estonia.
- [Where are we heading: Technology track](/insights/where-are-we-heading-technology-track) (2022-09-08)
  Technology is the fundament of our business and an IT company without a tech vision would be like a ship without navigation. We asked our Captain (and the new Head) of Technology – Janne Koponen – to share Mearra's tech direction.
- [Drupal lifecycle: updated end of life - dates](/insights/drupal-lifecycle-updated-end-life-dates) (2022-04-19)
  The four versions of Drupal: important dates regarding the lifecycles of D7-10.
- [Next.js](/insights/nextjs) (2022-02-09)
  You may know we love decoupled web services and microservices architecture and that we think React and Drupal make a perfect duo. To make the best out of the two technologies, a certain open-source frontend framework comes in handy – let us introduce Next.js.
- [Rasmus Werling is a Triple Certified Drupal Expert](/insights/rasmus-werling-triple-certified-drupal-expert) (2022-01-19)
  One of a kind in Finland and the whole Nordics – Mearra’s Senior Drupal Developer Rasmus Werling earned his third Acquia certified Drupal Expert title, being the eighth in the world with the accomplishment.
- [The National Library of Finland’s website was brought to the Drupal 9 era](/insights/national-library-finlands-website-was-brought-drupal-9-era) (2021-10-20)
  The partnership between the National Library of Finland and Mearra began already six years ago. Their latest project was about renewing Kansalliskirjasto.fi, and the new site was brought to light at the end of June. After the website renewal, the site is now more accessible and easier to use.
- [New Espoo.fi was built entirely remotely and is now live](/insights/new-espoofi-was-built-entirely-remotely-and-now-live) (2021-09-22)
  At the beginning of September, the City of Espoo launched its new website. The site was designed and developed completely using remote connections, and the website renewal was wrapped up on schedule. Now the new Espoo.fi accessibly serves Espoo’s every citizen and stakeholder.
- [How can medium sized companies benefit from microservices architecture?](/insights/how-can-medium-sized-companies-benefit-microservices-architecture) (2021-09-21)
  There are many prime examples of digital solutions based on decoupled architecture. What makes decoupled better than monoliths or very complex microservices architectures?
- [Mearra supports and shares experience in Share IT 2021 conference](/insights/wunder-supports-and-shares-experience-share-it-2021-conference) (2021-08-27)
  On September 10, our experts will share their experience in the Share IT 2021 conference for IT professionals in Vidzeme (Latvia).
- [Get an extra seat to Powering Next.js with Drupal workshop!](/insights/get-extra-seat-powering-nextjs-drupal-workshop) (2021-08-26)
  Mearra’s senior developers Mario Vercellotti and David Corbacho host the only free-of-charge workshop at the React Finland online conference. The workshop got sold out in no time, but not to worry! We have an extra seat for everyone.
- [Mearra takes part in the most significant industrial event in Finland](/insights/wunder-takes-part-most-significant-industrial-event-finland) (2021-08-13)
  At the end of August, a virtual event held by Professio, Teollisuus 4.0, gathers together the 200 most important decision-makers and influencers of the Finnish industrial sector. This year, Mearra is the event’s main partner, and we will also go up on stage with our long-term customer Trimble. In our panel discussion, we will go through the opportunities brought by service design and self-service in the digital environment of the B2B world. Note: the event and its info are in Finnish only.
- [Mearra hosts a free workshop at React Finland on August 31st](/insights/wunder-hosts-free-workshop-react-finland-august-31st) (2021-08-04)
  Thank you, Summer – welcome to Fall and all the upcoming online events! Join our senior developers David Corbacho and Mario Vercellotti on the 31st of August to discover why and how Next.JS and Drupal make such a perfect couple for building fully decoupled websites.
- [Mearra sharing knowledge on Decoupled Days 2021](/insights/wunder-sharing-knowledge-decoupled-days-2021) (2021-07-12)
  On July 14-15, our David Corbacho will provide two sessions in the Decoupled Days 2021 online conference.
- [Drupal lifecycle and updates](/insights/drupal-lifecycle-and-updates) (2021-06-09)
  Drupal 10 is here! What it offers and what happens to previous Drupal versions? Find out here.
- [React](/insights/react) (2021-05-20)
  React has massively gained popularity in recent years. Even though React could be defined as a JavaScript library designed to help create interactive interfaces, it has grown to become more than that. Let's find out what has allowed React to rise to be one of the hottest web development technologies.
- [Why hire Drupal?](/insights/why-hire-drupal) (2021-05-06)
  Hi, I am Tomi. I am a Senior Developer at Mearra. I know and have worked with Drupal for 15 years now. This year Drupal turned 20 years old. That made me think of the remarkable career Drupal has had. If Drupal would be a job applicant, what would its resume look like? I decided to help Drupal out and write one on its behalf.
- [Recorded webinar: The future and the potential of Drupal (in Finnish)](/insights/recorded-webinar-future-and-potential-drupal-finnish) (2021-04-28)
  What needs does Drupal meet now and in the future? If Drupal is or could be your choice for your organisation's web services, this is the recorded webinar for you.
- [Mearra Notes from the DriesNote](/insights/wunder-notes-driesnote) (2021-04-15)
  On Wednesday, 14th of April, during the DrupalCon North America 2021 the founder and Project Lead of Drupal, Dries Buytaert gave a DriesNote. We were there – listening and writing our own notes and now ready to share them.
- [Celebrating Drupal 20 years](/insights/celebrating-drupal-20-years) (2021-04-06)
  April is the month of DrupalFest and this is how we are going to celebrate!
- [Mearra people joining forces for a cleaner digital environment](/insights/wunderers-joining-forces-cleaner-digital-environment) (2021-03-29)
  Researches have proved that clutter and mess create more stress, reduce the ability to focus and even impact one's sleep. We believe the same relates to the digital environment, therefore we organised the very first Mearra Digital Cleanup Day.
- [New Föli.fi out now – combining the journey planner, schedules, customer service, and disruption notices](/insights/new-folifi-out-now-combining-journey-planner-schedules-customer-service-and-disruption) (2021-03-26)
  Turku Region Traffic got new, comprehensively serving web service – and, as the first in Finland, contactless payment on buses.
- [DrupalCamp Finland + Baltics approaching](/insights/drupalcamp-finland-baltics-approaching) (2021-03-08)
  Drupal communities in Finland and the Baltics are joining forces to hold an online DrupalCamp on the 18th of March. Welcome to join!
- [Drupal](/insights/drupal) (2021-02-24)
  Drupal is a great content management system that suits well for creating both small and large web services.
- [Tech, hope and inspiration – Wunderer takeaways from WebSummit 2020](/insights/tech-hope-and-inspiration-wunderer-takeaways-websummit-2020) (2021-01-19)
  Late 2020, our Delivery Manager Eeva and a couple of other Mearra people attended the online version of WebSummit. And even if the event does have a time-stamp, the learnings from it are still valid and worthy to reread now and then.
- [We did it! The new HUS.fi is up and running!](/insights/we-did-it-new-husfi-and-running) (2020-10-06)
  We are super proud of our latest site renewal project, HUS.fi - read here the main goals and how they were reached
- [Up to 90% greener digital? - this is how you do it!](/insights/90-greener-digital-how-you-do-it) (2020-08-27)
  Imagine the digital service to be a car that takes you from one place to another. The options on the market range from electric vehicles running on wind power to gas-guzzling muscle cars. How are you supposed to know what is the driving power or energy consumption of a digital service or what are its emissions?
- [Ten years together – a true story on friendship of Mearra and Drupal](/insights/ten-years-together-true-story-friendship-wunder-and-drupal) (2020-08-10)
  One may wonder - why is Mearra working with Drupal, and how did this friendship begin ten years ago? This feels like the right time to reveal the story through the eyes and heart of Florian Lorétan - the co-founder of Mearra.
- [Five reasons why we love Drupal and you should too](/insights/five-reasons-why-we-love-drupal-and-you-should-too) (2020-06-04)
  What are the benefits of using Drupal as the backbone of the digital experience? Here we have gathered a few good reasons why we at Mearra have chosen Drupal to be our companion in the IT business.
- [Drupal 9 is here!](/insights/drupal-9-here) (2020-06-03)
  The Drupal community has arrived at a milestone again - Drupal 9 is launched today, 3rd of June.
- [Three great options for upgrading Drupal 7](/insights/three-great-options-upgrading-drupal-7) (2020-06-02)
  Drupal 9 is launched 3rd of June, 2020. Support for Drupal 7 will end at the end of 2022 and for Drupal 8 at the end of 2021. At first glance, this might appear to be a burden, or at least something not too welcome. But this actually is the turning point which allows the development of your digital in more ways than before. And the sooner you start dealing with it, the wider the selection of options will be.
- [Mearra got an Honorary Mention at the Blue Arrow Awards - for  100/100 accessibility](/insights/wunder-got-honorary-mention-blue-arrow-awards-100100-accessibility) (2020-05-19)
  We won Blue Arrow Awards Honorary Mention with Traficom.fi with the site having 100/100 on accessibility.
- [Future-proof hosting infra? Meet our magnificent Silta!](/insights/future-proof-hosting-infra-meet-our-magnificent-silta) (2020-02-24)
  We are proud to introduce Silta, Mearra’s hosting infrastructure. Named after the Finnish word for Bridge, Silta connects existing projects with tomorrow’s best practices. To make Silta so special, we took our decade-long experience in hosting and combined it with a modern cloud-native approach that embraces microservices and DevOps.
- [LATA Conference 2020 in Latvia is coming up](/insights/lata-conference-2020-latvia-coming) (2020-01-21)
  On January 30, 2020, the annual Latvian Open Technology Association (LATA) Conference will take place.
- [Why go Headless? 5 points to consider](/insights/why-go-headless-5-points-consider) (2019-12-16)
  Pros and cons of headless solutions — what makes headless an excellent choice for your digital solution.
- [DrupalCamp Baltics 2019 landing in Riga](/insights/drupalcamp-baltics-2019-landing-riga) (2019-11-13)
  This year DrupalCamp Baltics will take place on November 15 at H2O 6 Quarter, Riga, Latvia and we definitely will be there. Learn more about the event!
- [The art of agile feedback in programming](/insights/art-agile-feedback-programming) (2019-07-18)
  Agile Feedback: Addressing the 3 Wishes of Software Development (by Marcin Floryan) Discover how Spotify's Director of Engineering tackles common frustrations in Agile development through effective feedback.
- [Mearra Takeaways from Drupal Mountain Camp](/insights/wunder-takeaways-drupal-mountain-camp) (2019-05-03)
  This March some of us, Mearra people, travelled to Drupal Mountain Camp - modern open source technology event to present, enhance our professional skills and meet peers.
- [Joyhacking the internet](/insights/joyhacking-internet) (2018-11-13)
  Can we make the internet a happier place? This Helsinki hackathon challenged teams to use tech to bring joy and empathy online. #EmotionHackDay
- [Artificial intelligence and design – the demise of a designer?](/insights/artificial-intelligence-and-design-demise-designer) (2018-10-25)
  Today’s reality is that artificial intelligence (AI) is coming fast to our daily lives. It already affects some of our surroundings and choices: just think about Netflix monitoring your preferences and suggesting new films to watch. Google keeps track of your searches and targeting you with adverts based on the data. Artificial intelligence (and technology in general) affects our lives whether we want it or not, but we can also affect AI by how we design and work with it.
- [Wunderer Takeaways from Drupal Dev Days Lisbon 2018](/insights/wunderer-takeaways-drupal-dev-days-lisbon-2018) (2018-07-06)
  At Mearra, we think that Drupal community and development are important, so we sponsored Drupal Dev Days 2018 Lisbon and sent 10 people to the event. At the event, we had four speakers, one organizer, one volunteer, and sprinters.
- [New carrot seeds have been planted – Gal coders starting at Mearra](/insights/new-carrot-seeds-have-been-planted-gal-coders-starting-wunder) (2018-04-26)
  It was a freezing cold night in February, but the atmosphere at the Old Student House in Helsinki was warm.
- [A follow-up to highly critical Drupal security update incoming: How to prepare](/insights/follow-highly-critical-drupal-security-update-incoming-how-prepare) (2018-04-24)
  The Drupal Security Team (DST) has been pretty busy these past weeks and this trend seems to continue.
- [Understanding differences between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning](/insights/understanding-differences-between-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-and-deep) (2018-04-11)
  Understanding AI, ML, and DL is crucial for developers. AI mimics human intelligence, ML enables algorithms to learn from data, and DL, a subset of ML, mimics brain structures for complex tasks. These distinctions aid developers in integrating AI technologies effectively.
- [Drupal security update: Mearra clients safe and sound](/insights/drupal-security-update-wunder-clients-safe-and-sound) (2018-03-28)
  Exciting news! We've successfully updated all our client's websites with the important Drupal core security patch "SA-CORE-2018-002." Thanks to our dedicated team's fast action and meticulous planning, over 130 websites were secured in just 3 hours. Huge shoutout to our incredible team!
- [Important Drupal security update incoming. What you need to know…](/insights/important-drupal-security-update-incoming-what-you-need-know) (2018-03-27)
  An important, critical Drupal security update is coming soon, thanks to the Drupal Security Team. Find out more about the update, what this means for Drupal users, and how to prepare for its arrival.
- [Why you should crowdsource your acceptance tests – and how](/insights/why-you-should-crowdsource-your-acceptance-tests-and-how) (2018-02-23)
  Automated testing: Why you should crowdsource your acceptance tests - and how to do it.
- [Celebrating Drupal Commerce 2.x](/insights/celebrating-drupal-commerce-2x) (2017-09-18)
  I'm excited to finally see Drupal Commerce 2.x getting released on the 20th of September 2017, just a week before DrupalCon Vienna!
- [Mearra participated DrupalCamp London 2017](/insights/wunder-participated-drupalcamp-london-2017) (2017-03-10)
  This was the fifth time for DrupalCamp London. It was held from the 3rd of March to the 5th of March. The venue was the same as usual: City, University of London. Supported by Mearra, I was sent out to volunteer and help make this event run smoother.
- [Empowering women to technology](/insights/empowering-women-technology) (2017-02-01)
  When a Drupal agency writes about community stuff, it usually means sprint days, Drupal Camps and whatnot. This is not about those events, nor is this about issue queues.
- [Angular and Drupal/PHP: Get $_POST data working (hint: It’s JSON!)](/insights/angular-and-drupalphp-get-post-data-working-hint-its-json) (2014-03-19)
  Ok, the title says it all, but for all those blog prose aficionados amongst you, here’s the long version.
- [Remote entities in Drupal 7](/insights/remote-entities-drupal-7) (2012-10-25)
  This article explains how to connect an external data source to Drupal 7. It requires custom code and leverages existing tools like Views. While challenging, this approach pushes the boundaries of Drupal entities.
- [Using aggregation in Views](/insights/using-aggregation-views) (2011-12-10)
  This article explores the Views aggregation feature in Drupal, a powerful tool for grouping and summarizing data displayed through Views. It offers a simplified explanation for those who haven't grasped the concept yet.
- [How to create a custom feeds tamper plugin](/insights/how-create-custom-feeds-tamper-plugin) (2011-11-18)
  It is very common that sometimes when you import content from a file (eg. CSV or XML file) which is provided by someone else, you are not pleased with the format. You might see many inconsistent values which need improvements in order to have a clean import.
- [Drupal 7 custom node view modes](/insights/drupal-7-custom-node-view-modes) (2010-12-20)
  One of the cool new things in Drupal 7 is the ability to easily add new “View modes” for nodes. View modes are available for other entities like comments also, but I’m gonna only cover the nodes for this time.

## Culture

- [Watch the recording of the panel discussion: Public digital procurement in transition - what should be done differently?](/insights/watch-recording-panel-discussion-public-digital-procurement-transition-what-should-be-done) (2025-12-23)
  Competitive tendering for public digital procurement has been a long and sometimes heated debate in Finland. The panel discussion organised by Mearra will approach the topic from a solution-oriented perspective, covering pain points in pricing, tendering conditions, and considering improvement solutions.
- [SEAson’s Greetings from Mearra -  honoring partnerships and nature](/insights/seasons-greetings-wunder-honoring-partnerships-and-nature) (2024-12-11)
  As 2024 comes to an end, we at Mearra extend our heartfelt SEAson’s Greetings to all our clients and collaboration partners. You might notice the playful highlight on the word “SEA” — a nod to the Baltic Sea, which connects all the countries where we operate and inspires our end-of-year tradition.
- [Mearra awarded Gold Level Diversity recognition](/insights/wunder-awarded-gold-level-diversity-recognition) (2024-12-02)
  Mearra has received the prestigious Gold Level Diversity Award as part of the "Diversity is Strength!" initiative organized by the Society Integration Foundation (SIF) in Latvia. This recognition honors our commitment to fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace.
- [Mearra is recognized as the top labor taxpayer in Latvia](/insights/wunder-recognized-top-labor-taxpayer-latvia) (2024-10-03)
  Mearra has been honored with the prestigious title of the largest labor taxpayer in the Vidzeme region in the small companies category in 2023. This recognition from the State Revenue Service of Latvia is a testament to our commitment to honesty, sustainability, and responsibility. It underscores our significant contribution to the country's security, well-being, and growth through our actions towards the state and our employees.
- [A touch of Latvian magic and hackathon spirit – System architect Ruuska’s seventh WunderCon journey](/insights/touch-latvian-magic-and-hackathon-spirit-system-architect-ruuskas-seventh-wundercon) (2024-09-05)
  WunderCon 2024 once again brought together over 60 Mearra team members from Finland, Latvia, and Estonia to the beautiful village of Berkava in Latvia. Systems architect and long-time Mearra employee Ari Ruuska shares his own experiences from the event, which this year was themed "Live, Laugh, Learn".
- [Beyond Presents: Mearra’s Modest Salute to the Baltic Sea](/insights/beyond-presents-wunders-modest-salute-baltic-sea) (2023-11-28)
  It’s again the time of the year when celebrating together and giving gifts gets topical. This year, we at Mearra focus on something truly special — the Baltic Sea. Our Seasonal Celebration reflects our appreciation for water's vital role in our ecosystem and a modest effort to address the challenges it faces.
- [Mearra is an Equal Pay Award holder in Latvia](/insights/wunder-equal-pay-award-holder-latvia) (2023-09-19)
  We are happy and honored to be recognized as the payers of the fairest salaries in Latvia in 2023.
- [Boosting Creativity and Wellbeing: Key Takeaways from RELAX Webinar](/insights/boosting-creativity-and-wellbeing-key-takeaways-relax-webinar) (2023-06-10)
  The webinar RELAX – How to Boost Your Creativity and Wellbeing was one out of five webinars in the #WunderWellbeingWebinar series hosted in Spring 2022 and it brought Lauri Järvilehto into our digital space. In this article we have gathered the main takeaways from this event, so keep on reading!
- [Mearra’s new CEO Petri Lehmus: “Working together is the key to success.”](/insights/wunders-new-ceo-petri-lehmus-working-together-key-success) (2023-06-02)
  We are happy to see you reading this article, yet wish to inform that this is around two years old content and therefore can have outdated information. Mearra's new CEO Petri Lehmus believes in the power of collaboration and "walks the talk" by developing the company together with the founder and previous CEO, Juha Niemi, who continues as the new COO.
- [The Importance of Mind-Body Connection: Key Takeaways from the MOVE Webinar](/insights/importance-mind-body-connection-key-takeaways-move-webinar) (2023-05-23)
  Last spring Mearra had the honor to host Mearra Wellbeing Webinars on mental health matters. In this article, we have gathered the key takeaways and ideas from the MOVE webinar, led by Aleksi Litovaara, that focuses on the mind and body connection and the importance of movement in our lives. So get ready to first read, act and feel the positive vibes of moving your mind and body!
- [Feelings first – Why user experience is the key to digital success](/insights/feelings-first-why-user-experience-key-digital-success) (2023-04-26)
  User experience is not just about colors and layouts, it is about emotions, thoughts, and feelings evoked in the user and actions done by the user. If done right, it can turn your business into a real success story. Let me - a Service Designer - reveal a couple of secrets on how to add some sparkle to your digital service.
- [Mearra is Recognized as an Honorable Employer in Latvia](/insights/wunder-recognized-honorable-employer-latvia) (2023-04-25)
  The stronger the family, the stronger the society. Creating a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and promotes inclusivity is not only beneficial to our employees but also contributes to building a stronger society.
- [The first step of the Psychological Safety: Inclusion – Why that matters and how to build it?](/insights/first-step-psychological-safety-inclusion-why-matters-and-how-build-it) (2023-04-04)
  Inclusion is the very first level of Psychological safety. Psychological safety is one of the key elements in employee happiness and also business success. At Mearra, we have had a designated group since 2019 to raise awareness of psychological safety at the workplace. In this article, we will share our experiences and tips on how to enhance inclusion. In this article, we will share our tips, the results from our internal survey on the role and implementation of Psychological safety, and hopefully provide you with some ideas on how you can enhance inclusion in your working environment.
- [Improving health and happiness of Mearra people](/insights/improving-health-and-happiness-wunderers) (2023-01-31)
  In the first half of 2022, we implemented Mearra-wide wellbeing campaign to raise knowledge about important aspects of mental health, provide tools, and help to protect ourselves from getting into the danger zone of burnout. Now we are sharing how this campaign went, what we gained, and what we learned from it.
- [Safe Space Principles at Mearra – building blocks of inclusion and psychological safety](/insights/safe-space-principles-wunder-building-blocks-inclusion-and-psychological-safety) (2022-12-10)
  To enable a diverse and inclusive environment for Mearra people, we have created a Safe Space Principles – a set of ground rules on what actions are and what are not OK. In this article, we are revealing all the whys and hows, so keep on reading.
- [Sustainable Business of the year 2022 award for Mearra in Valmiera County](/insights/sustainable-business-year-2022-award-wunder-valmiera-county) (2022-11-22)
  We are happy and honored to receive a Business award issued by Valmiera County (in our opinion the best) nomination – Sustainability of the year 2022.
- [Brand manager's takeaways from the Speak webinar](/insights/brand-managers-takeaways-speak-webinar) (2022-10-31)
  I participated Mearra Wellbeing Webinar led by Iida Mäkikallio - a psychologist and coach specializing in interpersonal and emotional skills. And in this article, I will share the key takeaways and my learnings, even on a bit personal level. So if you ever felt speaking is important but can be very hard, I encourage you to read this article or at least scroll through the headlines. Iida’s wisdom affected me greatly and I am sure her words will have an effect on you as well.
- [Mearra office in Riga – now in the heart of the city](/insights/wunder-office-riga-now-heart-city) (2022-09-27)
  Recently our Riga office has moved closer to the city center to be more accessible to Mearra people and our guests. The new office is only 700 meters from the bus station and 1000 meters from the main train station – and literally opposite to Freedom monument.
- [Greetings from WunderCon 2022](/insights/greetings-wundercon-2022) (2022-09-10)
  We kickstarted the new work season with a bright and colorful gathering in Latvia to celebrate the Future, Nature, Technology, and Humanity.
- [Can one take a kid to the office and work properly? Yes!](/insights/can-one-take-kid-office-and-work-properly-yes) (2022-09-07)
  This summer, for a month, the living room at our Valmiera office turned into an improvised daycare. Thanks to a grant provided by the Society Integration Foundation of Latvia, we were able to provide professional childcare during office hours while the parents were working.
- [RELAX – How to boost your creativity and wellbeing](/insights/relax-how-boost-your-creativity-and-wellbeing) (2022-05-06)
  Wish to learn how your brain actually works? What are dual processes and how do they link with creativity? Get the webinar recording of the webinar held on the 15th of June. With Lauri Järvilehto's help, you'll get the key elements for boosting your creativity and wellbeing.
- [MOVE – Wonderful ways to upgrade your mind-body connection](/insights/move-wonderful-ways-upgrade-your-mind-body-connection) (2022-04-22)
  How does your body movement affect your brain? How can you find the joy and potential of being physically active? Order the webinar recording from the end of this article.
- [Senior Developer’s takeaways from the Eat Webinar](/insights/senior-developers-takeaways-eat-webinar) (2022-04-14)
  What and how we eat has a great effect on our physical and mental wellbeing. White sugars, processed food, and artificial sweeteners have many unwanted side effects that harm our bodies and also affect our mood and how our brains function. In this article, I will share my key takeaways from the Mearra Wellbeing Webinar on EAT topic, provided by a medical doctor and biohacker Olli Sovijärvi.
- [SPEAK: Effective communication – the key to success and wellbeing](/insights/speak-effective-communication-key-success-and-wellbeing) (2022-03-25)
  How well can two computers work together, if they are not connected? Yep, they can not. The case is pretty much the same with humans. Gladly there are multiple ways to upgrade the quality and speed of the connection between people and our SPEAK webinar with Iida Mäkikallio will provide some tools for upgrading the communication connections.
- [ABC to inclusive and gender-sensitive communication](/insights/abc-inclusive-and-gender-sensitive-communication) (2022-02-08)
  Many of Mearra‘s values support the idea of including everyone, treating people equally and with the respect. It’s easy to say it out loud, but actions speak louder than words. We wish to grow to be an employer that not only states to be inclusive but also acts accordingly. Sharing information is an effective next step – understanding “why and how” is a solid base for development, regardless of the topic.
- [EAT – Optimized eating for IT Professionals](/insights/eat-optimized-eating-it-professionals) (2022-02-03)
  Have you ever thought that there might be a couple of tips and tricks on how you could enhance your diet to support not only your overall health but also to support your brain functions? Those of us who work in the field of IT have quite different needs when it comes to eating and diet vs. persons who have very physical work. So, order & watch our free webinar held on the 16th of March to learn more!
- [Mearra strengthens its position as a family-friendly workplace in Latvia](/insights/wunder-strengthens-its-position-family-friendly-workplace-latvia) (2022-01-28)
  Mearra is among those 75 companies and organizations in Latvia that can officially call themselves Family-friendly workplaces in Latvia.
- [Mearra participates in saving a rare forest in Lapland](/insights/wunder-participates-saving-rare-forest-lapland) (2021-12-07)
  Instead of sending chocolate, postcards, or Christmas flowers, we wanted to provide good and wintery feelings with an extremely long-lasting effect. The hundreds of years old trees, surrounded by untouched nature at Čáháligvääri (Maahisenvaara, Gnome Hill) in Inari, Lapland are the kind of Christmas trees that we love – so much that we wish them to remain untouched for the oncoming centuries as well. Therefore donating to the Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation is the Mearra Way this year.
- [Psychological safety](/insights/psychological-safety) (2021-11-25)
  We at Mearra repeatedly and publicly communicate about our values and raise aspects of inclusiveness and psychological safety on the table. Here, we show you that we practice what we preach by giving examples of how we ensure that Mearra is and develops further as a psychologically safe work environment.
- [Online coffee-dates and other ways to stay socially active when remoting](/insights/online-coffee-dates-and-other-ways-stay-socially-active-when-remoting) (2021-10-26)
  Whether it is one's free choice or a necessity, the hybrid working model is here to stay. And as we can work from anywhere, we also can socialize from anywhere. Let us share some tips and ideas on how to stay socially connected with friends and colleagues without being in the same room.
- [Top 5 reasons why Mearra is (again) a Future Workplace](/insights/top-5-reasons-why-wunder-again-future-workplace) (2021-10-13)
  Since 2016, Mearra has fulfilled the criteria for Future Workplace in the annual, detailed Siqni survey. We believe in openness, constructive feedback, and saying “thank you”. So not only our Talent team but also our CEO Juha read each and every sentence of the feedback given by our employees. And again, the Talent team and management work for multiple initiatives in order to make Mearra an even better employer in the future.
- [The positive feedback system: Hugs](/insights/positive-feedback-system-hugs) (2021-09-10)
  Our unique positive feedback system that operates via virtual hugs and also pays back – literally.
- [Mearra's salary model and employee benefits](/insights/wunders-salary-model-and-employee-benefits) (2021-09-09)
  There is no need to guess the employee benefits we have nor how Mearra people’ salaries are constructed. Let us reveal our cards – at least in the big picture. We have more than 50 pages of information about our perks, bonuses and salary model in our intranet, and here are the key points.
- [Diverse is not yet inclusive – Wunderer takeaways from Global inclusion online forum 2021](/insights/diverse-not-yet-inclusive-wunderer-takeaways-global-inclusion-online-forum-2021) (2021-07-02)
  Nurturing a culture of trust and taking care of each other are a few of our company's core values. People truly appreciate that they can be themselves around here. But for us, it doesn't mean there is no place for improvement. Our Talent Operations Lead in Latvia – Ilze Zariņa – recently attended the Global inclusion forum and brought back some really inspiring ideas on the topic.
- [I, a developer, participated in feedback training – and this is what I learned](/insights/i-developer-participated-feedback-training-and-what-i-learned) (2021-03-25)
  Our developer Niloo participated in Mearra’s internal training on giving and receiving constructive feedback. Let’s hear from Niloo what she learned and how she now thinks about feedback in general.
- [Mario is back – this is why](/insights/mario-back-why) (2021-03-10)
  We are happy to announce that our dear developer Mario has rejoined Mearra. And even happier to share the reasons why he did so.
- [WunderFitness initiative brought us a Balance award from the Employers’ Confederation of Latvia](/insights/wunderfitness-initiative-brought-us-balance-award-employers-confederation-latvia) (2021-03-07)
  The Employers' Confederation of Latvia awarded the four most successful initiatives on work-life balance, and WunderFitness was among the winners.
- [Sportive challenge with a charitable aim](/insights/sportive-challenge-charitable-aim) (2021-02-01)
  For the third year in a row, our Mearra people in Latvia counted every kilometre they spent on walking, running, cycling or other activities to turn them into a donation.
- [Let’s get ChritsmasSea!](/insights/lets-get-chritsmassea) (2020-12-17)
  Our Xmas gift for our clients, partners and friends this year is a donation for a healthier and happier Baltic Sea.
- [Mearra is certified Family-Friendly Employer in Estonia](/insights/wunder-certified-family-friendly-employer-estonia) (2020-12-02)
  Mearra has received a Gold lever certificate issued by Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia on being a Family-Friendly Employer.
- [Providing refreshment for students in Valmiera and Rēzekne](/insights/providing-refreshment-students-valmiera-and-rezekne) (2020-09-08)
  We are providing fresh drinking water for students to boost their physical and mental performance for the next study year.
- [Taking part in Responsible Business Week in Latvia](/insights/taking-part-responsible-business-week-latvia) (2020-06-09)
  This week is a Responsible Business week in Latvia. We have been proudly taking part in it since 2016, and this year is not an exception.
- [Mearra Loves Families](/insights/wunder-loves-families) (2020-06-01)
  We at Mearra love our families. During this special spring, the value, potential and the synergy of the families have been playing a crucial role, therefore the story of those numerous ways of how we support and celebrate the families of Mearra people.
- [Psychological safety — not a luxury but a key to success](/insights/psychological-safety-not-luxury-key-success) (2020-05-26)
  In a culture like Mearra's that values people above all, psychological safety feels like something self-evident. But is it? Continue reading to find that out.
- [Mearra enables smart hugging for 10,000 people in Finland](/insights/wunder-enables-smart-hugging-10000-people-finland) (2020-04-14)
  We at Mearra decided to give Hugs application for several organizations and companies as a pro bono till the end of 2021. We are providing hugging for 10,000 people in Finland.
- [Passion for gaming growing into a company level tradition](/insights/passion-gaming-growing-company-level-tradition) (2020-04-09)
  It's not a surprise that a large part of gamers decide to have a professional career in the IT industry because they've grown up with tech. As I'm also a part of this gaming world, I will tell you how I brought my gaming passion to the company level by organizing my very first gaming event.
- [Activity kilometers turned into a donation](/insights/activity-kilometers-turned-donation) (2020-03-30)
  Last year 29 of our Mearra people in Latvia accepted the WunderFitness challenge 2019 to count every kilometer they walked, run, cycled, or spent on doing other activities. Now turning these activities into a donation.
- [Laptops for Hive Helsinki](/insights/laptops-hive-helsinki) (2020-03-17)
  When a coding school needs to close its doors, it’s a pretty devastating situation for pupils without their own laptops.
- [10 years of sharing, caring and daring](/insights/10-years-sharing-caring-and-daring) (2020-03-11)
  When thinking on how to capture these 10 years of Mearra, sharing, caring and daring are the three words that first come into the mind.
- [Change makes us a Great Place to Work](/insights/change-makes-us-great-place-work) (2020-02-14)
  Change is good. Change means that something fresh and new comes along. Change offers more opportunities to rise up and take responsibility.
- [Mearra celebrates the high ranking at Great Place to Work – 7th year in a row](/insights/wunder-celebrates-high-ranking-great-place-work-7th-year-row) (2020-02-14)
  For the seventh year in a row Mearra has fulfilled the Great Place to Work criteria, again received the certificate and ranked 13th in the medium-large category in Finland. Mearra operates in three countries (Finland, Latvia, and Estonia), with over 130 professionals creating digital services for the private and public sectors.
- [Welcoming shadows in our offices in Valmiera and Riga](/insights/welcoming-shadows-our-offices-valmiera-and-riga) (2020-02-07)
  This will be the 5th year in the row when we have our office doors wide open for school students interested in IT career.
- [Season’s Greetings](/insights/seasons-greetings) (2019-12-19)
  We at Mearra love surprising our clients and business partners with meaningful, nonmaterial Christmas gifts that benefit as many as possible.
- [Welcome to our Xmas party, Kenneth!](/insights/welcome-our-xmas-party-kenneth) (2019-11-14)
  We had a lottery during 2019 DrupalCon where one participant had the chance to win a VIP invitation to our Xmas party – and the winner is Kenneth!
- [This is why Mearra is a certified family-friendly workplace](/insights/why-wunder-certified-family-friendly-workplace) (2019-07-11)
  For two years in a row, Mearra Latvia has received status and certificate of “Family-friendly workplace”. Here’s how we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- [Mearra participated in Inklusiiv’s diversity campaign](/insights/wunder-participated-inklusiivs-diversity-campaign) (2019-07-04)
  Mearra joins Inklusiiv study to measure diversity in tech. We're proud to receive recognition for hiring through Integrify & Mimmit Koodaa programs
- [Positive feedback with HUGS](/insights/positive-feedback-hugs) (2019-06-24)
  A positive spin on company culture. Regular positive feedback from peers and management. Transparent, equal, motivational, available and always positive. Sounds good?
- [Why do we gather together once a year?](/insights/why-do-we-gather-together-once-year) (2019-06-13)
  Over a hundred Mearra people travelled to Helsinki, in the beautiful surroundings of hotel Rantapuisto, to spend a weekend together. For many, this event is the event of the year. Why?
- [Mearra supports the Baltic Ecoregion Programme by WWF](/insights/wunder-supports-baltic-ecoregion-programme-wwf) (2018-12-14)
  Mearra Spreads Holiday Cheer & Protects the Baltic Sea! This year, Mearra donates Christmas gift funds to WWF's Baltic Ecoregion Programme to restore the Baltic Sea.
- [Mearra is a part of Mimmit koodaa program in Finland](/insights/wunder-part-mimmit-koodaa-program-finland) (2018-12-13)
  There’s a considerable lack of developers in the software industry. Could women in the industry be encouraged to solve this problem? It all started with a Facebook group “LevelUp Developers” (Ompeluseura LevelUP Koodarit) created by Vlada Laukkonen. The Facebook group has almost 2,000 women interested in the software industry from beginners to experts.
- [Studying interaction and emotions in digital environment](/insights/studying-interaction-and-emotions-digital-environment) (2018-11-08)
  Mearra joins top universities to explore human emotions in the workplace. The HUMEX project uses cutting-edge tech to understand how teams and customers interact in a digital world.
- [Let’s develop new developers together!](/insights/lets-develop-new-developers-together) (2018-04-27)
  At Mearra, we recognize the industry's demand for experienced developers. However, we prioritize fostering a collaborative environment where juniors can thrive and learn alongside seasoned professionals. Join us for an inspiring journey of continuous learning and growth.
- [Annual Shadow Day at Mearra Latvia](/insights/annual-shadow-day-wunder-latvia) (2018-03-05)
  Mearra Latvia offers Latvian students a chance to explore IT careers through Shadow Day. Learn about the program, why they participate, and how students can get involved.
- [Five years of Great Place to Work](/insights/five-years-great-place-work) (2018-02-20)
  Mearra wins Bronze in the Great Place to Work Awards for Finland! We've been a Top 10 workplace for 5 years straight, but what makes us truly great? Our focus on freedom, transparency, trust & work-life balance creates a unique work culture.
- [Digital internships – Giving opportunity to new talent](/insights/digital-internships-giving-opportunity-new-talent) (2017-10-04)
  The tech industry is growing rapidly which makes it hugely competitive. Finding staff who share the same values as a company is a challenge which our Latvian team have turned into a success.
- [Rewarding people for being just awesome](/insights/rewarding-people-being-just-awesome) (2017-02-14)
  We have the best system for recognition, positive feedback, and for rewarding for helping others. It’s called WunderHugs. Yes, we give each other hugs. Hundreds of them every week.

## Analytics

- [Why invest in AI search optimization now — and how?](/insights/why-invest-ai-search-optimization-now-and-how) (2025-11-30)
  Today, search engine optimization (SEO) is a natural, almost invisible part of digital development. As AI-driven information retrieval becomes more common, the need for AI search optimization — or GEO (General Engine Optimization) — is growing rapidly. Fortunately, this shift doesn’t require reinventing everything you already know. GEO builds on familiar principles of clarity, structure and findability, and helps your content surface in both traditional search engines and AI-powered assistants.
- [The flaws of mighty Matomo and how to tackle them](/insights/flaws-mighty-matomo-and-how-tackle-them) (2025-10-22)
  As Matomo grows to be more and more used analytics system for multiple reasons, it does have its flaws and development areas. As many of Mearra’s clients wish to use a highly GDPR compliant and tailorable analytics tool, Matomo has a strong role in our toolbox. In this article, we share insights on the underlying issues the tool has – and reveal our solutions for tackling those issues.
- [Matomo analytics tool in a nutshell](/insights/matomo) (2024-10-14)
  The Matomo analytics tool is an open-source solution with the key advantages of a strong foundation in data security and the ability to mitigate GDPR-related risks. This article explores the reasons why organizations should consider Matomo and offers tips for using it effectively.
- [Why switch from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4 and 11 steps on how to do it](/insights/why-switch-universal-analytics-google-analytics-4-and-11-steps-how-do-it) (2023-05-08)
  Google is sunsetted Universal Analytics (also known as Google Analytics 3 or UA) at the end of June 2023. Every Google Analytics user who wishes to continue using Google products for measurement must switch to a new, upgraded version called Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Let us walk you through it step-by-step.
- [Google Analytics 4](/insights/google-analytics-4) (2023-02-27)
  Let's talk about Google Analytics 4 (GA4), the latest version of Google's web analytics tool. GA4 provides a more comprehensive view of user behavior across websites and apps and includes machine learning capabilities to help businesses gain insights from their data.
- [Web analytics](/insights/web-analytics) (2023-02-10)
  In simple terms, web analytics, also known as "digital analytics," is the process of gathering and analyzing data about website traffic and user behavior. The data gathered will then be used to improve your user journey experience and website performance, resulting in more leads and, ultimately, more sales or conversions.
- [Matomo Analytics](/insights/matomo-analytics) (2022-03-09)
  Google Analytics (GA) is a tool known for many, and for quite some, it has even been the only option for web analytics. The truth is, there are alternatives worth looking into. We love open-source, so being able to also set up an open-source web analytics software for our clients makes us happy as a clam. Let’s learn more about Matomo Analytics.
- [The end of cookie bars](/insights/end-cookie-bars) (2018-12-18)
  There are mixed opinions regarding the cookie bars that have appeared on most sites utilizing cookies. GDPR indeed requires that cookies are communicated on sites that utilize such. But this was not originally the intended outcome of this latest EU law on personal data processing. There was and still is an extension to GDPR or you could call it a specification that was supposed to dig into the details of marketing and personal data processing. This extension is called ePrivacy Regulation and it among other things allows the use of cookies for marketing purposes without forcing a cookie bar with it.

## Delivery

- [Why Scrum works - a client-centered approach to successful projects](/insights/why-scrum-works-client-centered-approach-successful-projects) (2025-06-01)
  Scrum is a powerful framework that enables teams to deliver maximum value to clients by focusing on user needs, embracing change, and continuously improving. This article combines the core principles of Scrum - prioritizing value, adapting to evolving requirements, and empowering teams to make decisions - to demonstrate how these elements work together to create exceptional outcomes for clients.
- [Another record-breaking client NPS – Now at +81!](/insights/another-record-breaking-client-nps-now-81) (2025-02-19)
  Our clients have once again rated our service as nothing short of exceptional. Our NPS score has reached an impressive +81, and we owe this partly to our clients, with whom we’ve had the privilege of continuously improving our operations.
- [Frontend Guild – the bridge between design vision and user-friendly interface](/insights/frontend-guild-bridge-between-design-vision-and-user-friendly-interface) (2024-11-20)
  Do you want to create digital services that look stunning, perform well, and are accessible to all users? Are you interested in tapping into the full expertise Mearra people bring to this field? Most likely, yes to both, and that’s one valid reason why our Guilds* exist. In this article, you’ll get a glimpse into the future plans of the Frontend Guild, learning how they help turn designs into user-friendly, high-performance digital experiences.
- [Scrum in a nutshell](/insights/scrum-nutshell) (2024-11-06)
  Scrum is one of the project management frameworks that fall under the Agile “umbrella” and guides us through projects in a structured way. Commonly used in IT, Scrum introduces controls, quality, and continuous improvement to our work. At Mearra, we use Scrum as the foundation for project delivery, adapting it over time to suit our needs. In this article, however, we’re emphasizing the core principles of Scrum itself—ensuring the basics are in place before diving into our unique interpretation.
- [Revolutionary AI translation tool reduces process steps by 66%](/insights/revolutionary-ai-translation-tool-reduces-process-steps-66) (2024-10-31)
  Although some organizations continue to rely on professional translators and agencies, many have already adopted translation tools to create multilingual content. Now, there’s an even greater leap forward: a translation tool that integrates directly into your content management system. This innovation brings substantial benefits, and the setup is both straightforward and budget-friendly. Send us a request for an offer—we’d be delighted to make you pioneers in AI-powered translation too!
- [Tip of the week by Scrum Master Ari: Every team is unique](/insights/tip-week-scrum-master-ari-every-team-unique) (2023-06-13)
  Scrum Master’s task is to ensure teamwork is as smooth and as easy as possible by supporting teams' self-organization, communication, and, of course, removing obstacles in any sense. We conclude the first season of the Scrum Master Diaries series with our very special universal soldier with 15 years of Scrum Master experience – Ari Ruuska. Instead of sharing one of his tips, we couldn’t but share all the nine he offered – they are too good not to be shared!
- [Tip of the week by Scrum Master Līva: Ask people what they think](/insights/tip-week-scrum-master-liva-ask-people-what-they-think) (2023-05-23)
  The Scrum Master is the one responsible for the Scrum processes – coaching and guiding team members about Scrum practices, explaining the events and their purpose to the team and customer. We are proud of our professional Scrum Masters. Even more, because they are ready to share their invaluable knowledge with all of us. Here follow the tips and tricks from our Project Manager, Līva Broka.
- [Tip of the week by Scrum Master Tiina: Laugh together as a team!](/insights/tip-week-scrum-master-tiina-laugh-together-team) (2023-05-09)
  Scrum Master is the one who keeps the road open for the team to drive safely through. Sometimes it contains deep conversations with team members, sometimes just pure Jira puzzle. Scrum Masters are as diverse as the teams and projects they work with, and we are happy to bring them into the spotlight to share some of their tips and tricks. Meet our Delivery Manager Tiina Jokinen.
- [Tip of the week by Scrum Master Eino: Act as a salesman](/insights/tip-week-scrum-master-eino-act-salesman) (2023-04-04)
  Scrum isn't some magical silver bullet that instantly starts producing great value. It takes time for everyone to get accustomed to how scrum works. Our professional Scrum Masters really know how to do that magic; therefore, we invited them to share their best practices with the rest of the world. We continue the Scrum Master Diaries series with Eino Kiiski – and instead of one tip of the week, we will share multiple because Eino’s tips are too good not to be shared.
- [Tip of the week by Scrum Master Oksan: Focus on communication!](/insights/tip-week-scrum-master-oksan-focus-communication) (2023-03-06)
  It is not a secret that the project outcome is highly dependent on the people that work on it. And the better the collaboration within the project team, the more satisfying the end result. At Mearra, we tend to follow the best Scrum practices and are proud of our professional Scrum Masters. Therefore, we decided it is time to bring them into the spotlight and invited them to share some of their tips and tricks. We open the Scrum Master Diaries series with our dear Delivery Manager Oksan Niemi.
- [Avoid the Agile's heel: learn to buy agile projects with these tips](/insights/avoid-agiles-heel-learn-buy-agile-projects-these-tips) (2021-10-06)
  Not only does Agile sound more efficient than any other project management model, but at its best – it truly is. So, what do a customer and a service provider need to know about Agile? Let’s quickly dive into the heart of this well-known project management method and learn how to get the most out of it, so that the collaboration will flourish better than ever. In case you’re short on time, scroll down for the bullet points at the bottom of the article.
- [Video meeting ahead? Upgrade your presence with these easy tips](/insights/video-meeting-ahead-upgrade-your-presence-these-easy-tips) (2020-03-20)
  Here you have some easy tips and Do's and Don'ts on how to enhance your communication in online meetings. When communicating digitally, there is a remarkable chance of misinterpretation compared to live interaction. With these tips, you can improve your digital communication experience. Your stakeholders will see you in a totally new light, literally. If your online meeting starts within 3 minutes from now, check these tips at the very end of this article.
- [Agile + postponing decisions](/insights/agile-postponing-decisions) (2019-07-25)
  Most companies seem to offer agile development at least on some level. Most customers say that they have at least some experience with Agile. However many suppliers are using agile mostly as a sales pitch without really understanding it and many customers still insist on “fixed everything” contracts (fixed scope, price, schedule).
- [The quickest, easiest, and most effective agile retrospective ever](/insights/quickest-easiest-and-most-effective-agile-retrospective-ever) (2018-05-25)
  If you’re familiar with agile delivery you would have come across “The Retrospective”. This key agile ceremony promotes team learning through introspection and enables the team to learn, adapt and improve, in a true agile style.
- [Real agile requires failure](/insights/real-agile-requires-failure) (2016-05-21)
  The benefits of an iterative Agile approach are best realised when you continually learn — and that means improving your implementation of Agile too.
- [5 reasons why you should have retrospective meetings](/insights/5-reasons-why-you-should-have-retrospective-meetings) (2016-01-07)
  For those of you who are not familiar with Scrum and agile processes, according to the Scrum Guide, a retrospective meeting is “an opportunity for the Scrum Team to inspect itself and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next Sprint.” In other words, the whole team comes together, openly discusses the recent past and looks for ways for improvement. This can include teamwork, tools, process etc. Here are five reasons…

## Accessibility

- [Accessibility testing](/insights/accessibility-testing) (2025-04-09)
  Whether you're a designer, developer, or content creator, accessibility testing should be part of your work process. Testing helps identify potential accessibility issues so they can be addressed, both when improving the accessibility of a service and when maintaining it as new features and content are added. Even if you're not an accessibility specialist, you can still learn some basic testing techniques, which can help you find common issues that impact a large number of users.
- [The key to a compliant and competitive digital service – Extensive accessibility audit](/insights/key-compliant-and-competitive-digital-service-extensive-accessibility-audit) (2025-04-03)
  European Accessibility Act, approved in 2019, will come into full effect on 28 June 2025. This means that also private companies' digital services must fulfill the defined, EU level accessibility criteria. The best way to comprehend the current level of accessibility and to plan the needed updates is to have an audit. In this article we will share in detail what that means and what our recommended way of doing a thorough audit is.
- [Accessibility strategy – what, why and how?](/insights/accessibility-strategy-what-why-and-how) (2024-11-08)
  An accessibility strategy is a plan that ensures digital services and products are accessible to everyone, including individuals with various physical or cognitive limitations. In the development of digital services, an accessibility strategy also refers to the way accessibility is addressed in a timely manner, enabling a cost-effective and sensible approach to developing accessibility. This article examines the importance of an accessibility strategy, the benefits it brings, and methods for its successful implementation.
- [How the new European Accessibility Act can benefit your business](/insights/how-new-european-accessibility-act-can-benefit-your-business) (2023-05-16)
  Creating accessible services for everyone is not only the right thing to do – though for the private sector, it will soon be a legal requirement – it is also good for business.
- [Digital accessibility legislation](/insights/digital-accessibility-legislation) (2023-04-15)
  We have gathered and summarized the topical information about digital accessibility legislation at European and country-specific levels.
- [Digital assistive technologies](/insights/digital-assistive-technologies) (2023-04-14)
  Assistive technologies are designed to support the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. Some are low-tech and familiar, such as reading glasses, crutches, and hearing aids. Digital assistive technologies rely on more recent scientific and technological advances to help disabled people access digital services.
- [Accessibility terminology](/insights/accessibility-terminology) (2023-04-08)
  Knowing and using the right terminology is the basis for fruitful conversations around disability and accessibility. It will also help you understand the contents of this site.
- [Accessible UIs](/insights/accessible-uis) (2023-02-06)
  Making more accessible UIs (User Interfaces) is a collaborative process between designers, developers, and content editors. Each role must understand the others, and they each must do their part. For example, a tool created by designers and developers following best practices can still be used inappropriately by content editors, and lead to very inaccessible results; on the flip side, even accessibility-savvy content editors cannot overcome poor accessibility choices made by the designers and developers who created the service.
- [Accessible documents](/insights/accessible-documents) (2023-02-06)
  People often forget about ensuring the accessibility of documents contained in otherwise accessible websites. Although it is advisable to have all important information in HTML format including forms, price lists and reports, sometimes a more portable format is needed.
- [How to understand, practice, and benefit from web accessibility](/insights/how-understand-practice-and-benefit-web-accessibility) (2022-05-19)
  Web accessibility has been a buzzword for quite some time already, but why does it really matter? And even more – is it at all possible to follow those hundreds of pages long guidelines when building digital solutions?
- [The importance of a diverse workplace: a multilingual screen reader case study](/insights/importance-diverse-workplace-multilingual-screen-reader-case-study) (2021-05-14)
  At Mearra, we think of accessibility as the “new normal” – something that should be taken into account all throughout a project's life cycle. Still, our accessibility experts and enthusiasts are ready to dig deeper, ask questions, and kickstart discussions.
- [Raising accessibility awareness in LATA conference](/insights/raising-accessibility-awareness-lata-conference) (2021-02-02)
  On 4th of February Mearra will contribute to LATA Conference with a session by our Accessibility expert Otso Lahti and share our vision on “How to create a digital solution that belongs to everyone”.
- [The basics of visual accessibility](/insights/basics-visual-accessibility) (2020-09-24)
  There are many accessibility guidelines to dictate the technical implementation and content creation of a website, but what about its visual user interface? In this article I will go over some easily overlooked accessibility requirements that deal with the visual design of a UI and give some advice on how to avoid the common pit-falls.
- [Accessibility auditing – how to get  started with web accessibility](/insights/accessibility-auditing-how-get-started-web-accessibility) (2020-04-22)
  What if your digital services were available for everyone? And I mean for everyone. What would the benefits be and how to get started with accessibility? After reading my article you know solid answers for both. And even a bit more.
- [Let’s make the internet accessible](/insights/lets-make-internet-accessible) (2019-01-16)
  For people involved with the creation of web services in the EU, May 25th, 2018, and about a year backward from that was a lot about GDPR and making sites compliant with that EU regulation. By now that should be done and dealt with and a new topic and related law is upon us. The media is already heating up about accessibility and it is expected to get increasing attention as we again approach a deadline: September 23rd.

## Other

- [Scrum roles and responsibilities](/insights/scrum-roles-and-responsibilities) (2025-03-20)
  Understanding the distinct roles and responsibilities in Scrum is essential for project success. This article delves into the core Scrum roles - Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Scrum Team - and their specific responsibilities, which foster effective collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. At Mearra, Scrum serves as the foundation of our project delivery, and while we’ve tailored our approach over time, in this article we focus on the framework’s core principles.
- [Mearra returns to its roots – Founders and employees reclaim ownership](/insights/wunder-returns-its-roots-founders-and-employees-reclaim-ownership) (2025-02-07)
  We at Mearra are excited to announce a significant and inspiring change – the original founding members have repurchased the company from Korona Invest. At the same time, there is a leadership change, and as of today (Friday, February 7, 2025), Vesa Palmu will serve as Mearra’s CEO.

## Design

- [Expressing brand identity in website design](/insights/expressing-brand-identity-website-design) (2025-02-21)
  In the digital age, websites are essential for businesses. They not only provide a platform to showcase products and services, but also serve as a key channel for building the brand and fostering a customer relationship. In this context, a brand—and especially its visual identity—plays a crucial role. This article explores how a brand and its visual identity should be considered in the design and implementation of online services.
- [Service design in a nutshell](/insights/service-design-nutshell) (2023-06-21)
  In the labyrinth of our daily lives, services quietly shape our experiences, addressing our needs across diverse realms. Service designers emerge as architects of digital empathy, navigating the intersection of human needs and technical solutions. Their iterative journey probes into stakeholders' desires, orchestrating strategies to enhance user experiences and streamline digital landscapes. Dispelling misconceptions, service design transcends product design, marketing, and project management, embodying a holistic ethos of digital evolution. It epitomizes collaborative synergy, forging solutions that enhance user experiences, drive efficiency, foster innovation, and cultivate resilience. As we embark on this odyssey, let us embrace service design's imperatives, recognizing its transformative potential in shaping the digital paradigm.
- [Strategic Roadmap for a Digital Service Development Project](/insights/strategic-roadmap-digital-service-development-project) (2023-03-30)
  Strategic and sustainable long-term planning is vital for any digital service development process. The more moving parts involved, the more critical this level of planning becomes. Proactive strategic roadmapping is one of the key elements in crafting a good Client Experience (CX) instead of a cluttered one and ultimately realizing business goals and objectives into measurable and desired results. In this article, we explore why a strategic service roadmap is essential for the proactive, transparent, sustainable and agile development and value generation of a digital ecosystem. Moreover, we will explore, why in this case failing to plan truly is planning to fail.
- [Service design roles and responsibilities](/insights/service-design-roles-and-responsibilities) (2023-03-14)
  In the realm of service development, collaboration is key. At Mearra, we emphasize the synergy of diverse talents, from clients and users to the development team. This article explores the pivotal roles each entity plays, highlighting their unique contributions to project success. By fostering a culture of collaboration and embracing a user-centric approach, we empower teams to create solutions that resonate deeply with end-users.
- [Service design tools and methods](/insights/service-design-tools-and-methods) (2023-03-14)
  In service design, selecting the right tools is crucial for enhancing communication, efficiency, and insights while minimizing risks. As Jeff Duntemann noted, a great tool not only improves work but also transforms thinking. Service design goes beyond tools, embodying a philosophy of collaboration and adaptability that draws from diverse disciplines. Its toolbox reflects a fusion of pragmatism and philosophy, serving the needs and aspirations of stakeholders. Rooted in continuous learning and human-centered design, service design aligns seamlessly with agile methodologies, fostering innovation in a nurturing environment.
- [Service design the Mearra Way – with a cherry on the top](/insights/service-design-wunder-way-cherry-top) (2023-03-09)
  Even though service design is relatively popular these days, there are numerous ways how to do it. This article will reveal the way how Service design is handled at Mearra. Make yourself comfortable, let our Head of Design, Talvikki get you acquainted with our approach, and stay tuned because this is the first piece on this topic; others are soon to come.
- [Service design terminology](/insights/service-design-terminology) (2023-02-14)
  There are many glossaries already out there. Still, each IT development and service design firm has its unique vision, approach, and communication style regarding these topics.
- [Design systems](/insights/design-systems) (2021-06-03)
  A design system is a tool that aims for increased consistency, efficiency, and scalability within a team working on a digital product or service. Here, we focus on design systems used for the frontend and user interface-related concepts in digital products and services, like websites or mobile applications.
- [When should you use a design system?](/insights/when-should-you-use-design-system) (2021-06-02)
  A design system as such is by no means a requirement for a successful product or service, nor does using one necessarily make your product any more successful than it already is or isn’t. But, when appropriately used, a design system can be a beneficial tool for increasing efficiency and consistency while reducing costs. Just how do you know when you should harness it?
- [Component library: Storybook](/insights/component-library-storybook) (2021-05-20)
  The story of Storybook, a tool that can help combine your design, development, and customer teams.
- [Creating better design experiences with component libraries](/insights/creating-better-design-experiences-component-libraries) (2019-04-15)
  Design systems help us build sites where all parts serve their purpose and create a fluent, meaningful experience. Start building a design system as early on in the project as possible.