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ColdFusion Developers in the UK

20+ Years of writing ColdFusion, and we've seen things

ColdFusion has been the backbone of serious web applications since the mid-nineties. We've been writing it since 2000 - through every version, every acquisition, and every developer who swore it was dead.

Is ColdFusion Dead?

Adobe ColdFusion 2025 - released in February 2025 - is the current version, bringing enhanced containerisation and DevOps support, modern security hardening, cloud and API integrations, and a move to subscription-based licensing. Previous versions - ColdFusion 2023, 2021, 2018, 2016, 11, and 10 - remain in active use across legacy enterprise environments.

It didn't die. It just stopped being fashionable, which is a different thing entirely.

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20+ Years of ColdFusion Excellence

We deliver Fast ColdFusion Code for all our clients

We'd love to do the same for you

https://britishlife.com
British Life website - lead generation web design by Murmur8
British Life website - responsive web design by Murmur8

One Point of Contact, Full Stack, No Stress

One Team Who Knows the Whole Stack

Front end, back end, database, server - handled by the same person who read the brief. No handoff between someone who knows CF and someone who knows CSS. No blame gap when something at the seam doesn’t work. Just a clean line from problem to solution.

No Explaining ColdFusion to Someone

If you’ve ever had to justify your technology stack to a developer who spent the first week Googling basic CFML syntax, you’ll understand why this matters. We don’t need onboarding. We arrive knowing the language, the quirks, and the gotchas - and we get to work.

Available When It Matters Most

Production systems don’t break during business hours. We understand the stakes of a live application going down, and we treat your system with the same urgency we’d want applied to ours.

Built Different

Conversions, Not Just Clicks

Every page has a job: move visitors toward action. No dead ends. No ambiguity. Just clear paths from landing to conversion.

Performance That Pays Off

Fast load times. Clean UX. Zero friction. Your site won't just look good, it'll feel effortless. And that's what converts.

No Handoffs, No Silos

Front-end to back-end, API integrations, we handle the full stack. You get speed, consistency, and a site that just works.

3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Tell Us What You Need

Whether you are starting from the beginning, know exactly what's broken, or just sense something's off - tell us your goals, and we'll take it from there.

Step 2

We Review and Strategise

We'll jump on a call, dig into what's holding you back, and map out a solution - whether that's a rebuild, a redesign, or targeted fixes.

Step 3

Launch and Grow

Once you've signed off, we launch the new site - streamlined, fast, and designed to convert. Need ongoing support? We're here.

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Trusted by Results-Driven Businesses

Murmur8 is a true asset

Murmur8 is Proactive, highly skilled, and a great collaborator. I would highly recommend them to any business looking for robust IT solutions, expert CRM development, ColdFusion expertise, and meaningful lead generation support.

Matthew Stone
Owner, INC Utilities

Home-grown Excellence

I have worked with Paul since he first started the company, and have never looked back. For some people, there may be cheaper alternatives in India; there may be specialists out there for narrow areas of expertise; but you really can't beat Murmur8 for bespoke responsive-based designs to back-end systems development and integration... Pretty much the full package at a very reasonable rate.

James Stait
Owner, British Life

Knowledgeable and fast

Paul is our 'go-to' code man. Totally under estimating the complexity of building a website even with templates. Paul stepped in 'understood our needs', advised and got things running more efficiently and smoothly in no time. We are very happy and are looking forward to working with Paul for the foreseeable future on our current and future projects.

Ross
Owner, Yellow Jumper Coffee

Great work - I would recommend without hesitation

Not only did Paul deliver a great site at the front end, but he can also organise the back end that provides the lead information etc. Great communication and quick work even when I kept asking for changes.

Duncan Deaves
Owner, KeyMan Adviser Ltd

FAQs About ColdFusion Developers

What is ColdFusion used for?

ColdFusion is a server-side scripting language and application server used to build web applications, automate database interactions, process forms, handle file uploads, send transactional email, consume web services, and generate PDFs. It is particularly common in enterprise environments where rapid application development and database integration are priorities. Production deployments exist across UK finance, healthcare, legal, and government sectors.

Is ColdFusion still supported by Adobe?

Yes. Adobe actively maintains and develops ColdFusion. ColdFusion 2025 is the current major release, following ColdFusion 2023, 2021, 2018, and 2016. Adobe ships regular security updates and feature releases - 2025 introduced native AI/LLM integration and Model Context Protocol support alongside the usual security patching. ColdFusion is not end-of-life and has no announced deprecation date.

What is the difference between Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee?

Adobe ColdFusion is the commercial implementation of the CFML language, sold and maintained by Adobe. Lucee is an open-source CFML engine maintained by the Lucee Association Switzerland - it runs the same CFML syntax and is widely used in production as a cost-free alternative. Most CFML code runs on both with minor differences; the choice is typically driven by licensing cost, hosting environment, or support requirements.

Can ColdFusion integrate with modern APIs and third-party services?

Yes. ColdFusion supports REST API consumption and creation natively, JSON and XML handling, OAuth authentication flows, and HTTP/HTTPS requests to any external service. ColdFusion applications routinely integrate with CRMs, payment gateways, marketing platforms, and cloud services. The language's age does not limit its ability to communicate with modern web services.

How do I find a ColdFusion developer in the UK?

ColdFusion developers are rare compared to mainstream language developers, but they exist - primarily among agencies and freelancers who have specialised in the platform over many years. When evaluating a ColdFusion developer, look for demonstrated experience across multiple CF versions, familiarity with both Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee, and evidence of working in legacy codebases rather than greenfield projects only. Murmur8 has been writing ColdFusion professionally since 2000.

Can you work on a ColdFusion application you didn't build?

Yes. The majority of ColdFusion work involves existing codebases - legacy systems that need maintenance, upgrades, or new features added by someone who can read and work within code they didn't write. We document everything we change, so the system is in a better state after we've been in it than before.

How long does a ColdFusion version migration take?

It depends on the size and complexity of the application. A small site migrating from ColdFusion 10 to a current release may take days; a large enterprise system with custom tags, scheduled tasks, and deep third-party integrations may take weeks. Common breaking points between versions include deprecated tags, changes to session management, PDF service configuration, and datasource handling - all of which we've encountered and resolved across multiple migrations.

About Murmur8

Paul Helyer

Paul Helyer is the founder, lead consultant and developer at Murmur8. With over two decades of experience in web development and conversion rate optimization, Paul has helped numerous UK businesses build high-performance websites that generate leads and drive growth.

Murmurate (v.) - The phenomenon where each individual responds only to its nearest neighbours, with no awareness of the whole - and from that purely local behaviour, something fluid, coherent and collectively intelligent emerges.

Your site should work harder than you do.

If it doesn't, let's fix that

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