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We help established, mid-sized companies transform outdated web and mobile platforms into high-performing, customer-friendly experiences.

Distinction is a customer experience and technology agency. We're hired to turn your biggest problems into enormous opportunities.

Modernizing Legacy Technology

Selecting and integrating new technologies to reduce support costs and improve efficiency.
Modernize your business

Improving Customer Experience

Optimizing digital experiences to improve performance, using behavioural economics and cognitive science.
Improve your digital experience

A few recent success stories

Creating a luxury, omnichannel experience with composable technology
Heckfield Place
Creating a luxury, omnichannel experience with composable technology
See how our work with Heckfield Place supported their mission to deliver a world-class luxury experience from the very first customer touchpoint.
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Prioritizing customer needs and streamlining complexity for sales growth
Recorded Books, Inc
Prioritizing customer needs and streamlining complexity for sales growth
By prioritizing customer needs, streamlining complexity, and leveraging the right technology, Recorded Books transformed its digital presence into a powerful sales driver.
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Creating the UK's first cloud-native business bank
Redwood Bank
Creating the UK's first cloud-native business bank
Creating a modern, efficient, and secure banking experience from day one for Redwood Bank.
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Migrating a US-Regulated Financial Institution from Contentful to Payload CMS
Confidential US Bank
Migrating a US-Regulated Financial Institution from Contentful to Payload CMS
This is the story of how we helped a prominent, US-regulated financial institution avoid escalating costs whilst improving developer, editor and customer experience.
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Contentful vs. Payload

Contentful vs. Payload

Contentful is a well-established, enterprise-focused SaaS leader, while Payload is a newer open-source contender gaining significant traction. So, which is right for you?
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Rethinking Risk: What the April 2025 US Tariffs Mean for Regulated UK & EU Businesses Dependent on US-Based Services

Rethinking Risk: What the April 2025 US Tariffs Mean for Regulated UK & EU Businesses Dependent on US-Based Services

This article explores why the potential countermeasures from UK and EU governments, in reaction to the 2025 US tariffs, should prompt businesses to assess their dependence on US-based vendors for critical services like cloud computing, data storage, and software infrastructure.
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Is It Time to Migrate from WordPress?

Is It Time to Migrate from WordPress?

Powering over 40% of the web, its open-source foundation, extensibility, and vast ecosystem have made it the default choice for businesses of all sizes. But since 2024, that reign is starting to show cracks. So… is it time to migrate from WordPress?
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Is It Time to Migrate from Sitecore?

Is It Time to Migrate from Sitecore?

If you're currently on Sitecore, you might be wondering: Is it still the right fit for our organization - or is it time to migrate?
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