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On September 19, 2025, more than fifty communication professionals, web managers, and policymakers came together at TAKE IN Ghent for our very first Paddle Inspiration Day.

The latest edition of the imec.digimeter maps out how Flanders is digitalizing. From smartphones to AI, from the digital divide to changing media habits—the numbers don’t lie.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever. With the new European NIS2 directive, local authorities, tourism offices, and other public organisations are also being encouraged to improve their digital security. At Paddle.be, we take this very seriously.

Since October 18, 2024, the European NIS2 directive has officially been in effect across all member states. The new cybersecurity rules are no longer a thing of the future, they’re reality.

Cybersecurity is no longer optional, especially for public organisations. In addition to general measures such as encryption and access control, there are also technical layers of security that often go unnoticed but make a huge difference. Two of those are CSP and DMARC.

You’ll find PDF files everywhere: brochures, annual reports, policy plans, permit forms… For many organizations – especially in government, healthcare, or the non-profit sector – they’re an essential means of sharing information.

The accessibility of your website is more than just a detail; it’s essential for offering everyone an equal and user-friendly experience. In this blog, we explain what accessibility testing is, why it matters, and how to get started with both manual and automated methods.

Digital accessibility was already mandatory for government websites. But from 28 June 2025, this will change: the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect. From that date, other businesses and organizations must also make their digital services accessible to everyone.

Good news for everyone using the Paddle CMS platform: Drupal 11 has officially launched! This latest version is more powerful, secure, and future-ready than ever.

Governments at the federal, regional, and local levels are under increasing pressure to transform their digital services and experiences. Citizens expect the same level of online interaction from their government as they do from leading consumer brands.

Building a website and leaving it untouched for years is no longer a viable strategy. Continuous content optimization ensures that your website evolves along with your target audience, as well as any changes in internal policy plans within your organization.

Is it time for a completely new website? Or do you want to refresh the existing website in terms of content or appearance? Answering that question is important, but not always straightforward. Here are 5 signs that indicate your organization is ready for a new website. 1.

Bij Paddle.be dragen we toegankelijke en gebruiksvriendelijke websites hoog in het vaandel. Heel erg hoog. We hebben heel wat ervaring met toegankelijke websites in de zorgsector. Maar hoe weet je of een website toegankelijk en gebruiksvriendelijk is?

Of je nu in de zorgsector, overheid, non-profit of het onderwijs actief bent, het Paddle CMS Platform biedt voordelen die elke sector in staat stellen te gedijen in een omgeving waarin technologie sneller gaat dan we deze blog kunnen lezen.

In our digital landscape, we need to be vigilant. Our services and web solutions must be 100% secure. We want to avoid phishing and spoofing at all costs, and for that, we need the right configurations and solutions. Enter DKIM.

Did you know that making a website accessible according to WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is mandatory? Yet, 15% of the world’s population has a disability, from color blindness to epilepsy, and struggles daily with inaccessible websites.

Hi Judit, who are you? Introduce yourself.    I'm Judit, 27 years old and like to describe myself as a nerd. Not in programming or in other technologies, but in language. I studied Dutch, French, and Spanish to really shape my passion for language.

Hello Christa! Introduce yourself.   I am Christa Schaubroeck, born in the best year for wine ever. I am a proud supporter of the Buffaloes and 9000. I was born in Ghent and live in Ghent's green outskirts. I am also a mum of 3 children and two plus children.

The data protection authorities of some European member states have promulgated measures and advisories advising against the use of Universal Analytics. The question arises whether using US tools is still such a good idea.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is here. From 1 July 2023, no new data will be collected in the previous version Universal Analytics (UA). This blog explains the new features and how we can help you switch to Google Analytics 4 or a European alternative such as Matomo.

Have you heard of the Single Digital Gateway Regulation (SDGR)? What is it, and what impact will it have on your local government? Read all about it in this blog!

Web accessibility is mandatory for governments according to the current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards. Moreover, a new version, 2.2, will arrive in December 2022. There, the standards are even stricter.

The Paddle CMS Platform is built for communications professionals. We want to ensure that you and your colleagues can focus on content. With the modules below, you can save time every day.

Reading time: 3 minutes - You reduce your website's carbon footprint through the Paddle content management system (CMS). Less server power is needed through significant updates and development on one platform.

Lester is the newest addition to our team! Who says helpdesk, says Lester, because helping customers and providing support daily is a passion.

Communicating a new intranet within your organisation: how do you do that?

Your organisation's website is an important showcase. We list 6 reasons it is essential to keep improving your website and what you should think about to improve.

The team at Paddle worked extremely hard last year to revamp and improve their central CMS platform. The new version in Drupal 9 is now in full use by local governments, non-profit and government-related organizations.

The GDPR is an update of the European privacy regulation that is based on three key pillars: collection and use of personal data, data transfer and security.

With Google Search Console you can follow up on Google's search index to find out how your website scores in the search engine. This data will clarify what works and what doesn't, so you can make adjustments.

The new Paddle CMS Platform was launched at the end of 2020 with dozens of live websites already up and running. There are a number of good reasons to think about switching to the new Paddle CMS Platform in Drupal 9. But which ones exactly?

Een website is het belangrijkste communicatiekanaal, ook voor een lokaal bestuur. We zijn dan ook trots dat we samen met VERA de handen in elkaar slaan voor de raamovereenkomst 'Digitale communicatietools'!

By 2018, all government websites must comply with the WCAG 2.0 standards, the new regulations for digital accessibility.

Since the 30th of June 2017, the European regulations on public procurement have changed. All contracts as of that date are therefore subject to the provisions explained here.  

A scalable Content Management System allows all websites to be realized in the same corporate identity and technical updates to be automatically implemented through a central platform. One ensures more uniformity and recognizability, the other saves you a lot of time.

Good news! The kañooh framework contract has been extended by one year! The framework contract can be used until 3 December 2020 for websites, hosting and online services, without tendering.

With Google AdWords, you'll make ads based on specific keywords. It's essential to define the right keywords. Keywords that your potential clients are using to find your website!

With Google Analytics you can measure and track all your website traffic. This will not only teach you how visitors use your website, but also who they are and where they com from.