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Pro tips and unique insights that move the needle and will help make your ideal web project a reality.

Progressive Web Apps: Yay Or Nay?

Are progressive web apps ready for prime-time? Learn about their benefits, limitations and figure out whether they are the right option for you.

Mobile UX Design: Exploring Multi-Select Solutions

Multi-select controls are one of the hardest to nail down on mobile. Get this user interaction right on your next app by learning commonly used UX solutions.

The Cost to Develop an App

Why is app development so expensive? Learn how much it cost to develop an app and what contributes to it. You’ll also learn ways you can use to cut down on those costs.

From Vision to Reality: How Long Does It Take to Build an App?

Chances are that if you ever asked this question you got a pretty vague answer. Many factors impact the time it takes to create an app. Learn what they are and find out how to estimate your next app’s timeline.

How 4 Startups Made a Fortune Outsourcing Their Software

Outsourcing software development is a common practice which doesn’t have to limit your company. If managed right it can be a competitive advantage that springs your business forward. Learn about four companies that leveraged outsourcing to make a fortune.

Do You Make These Mistakes When Outsourcing Software?

When a project fails, it can jeopardize a company’s entire future. The biggest tragedy about software projects failing is that they are avoidable. So what are the most common factors when they fail? How can we plan to mitigate these risks and avoid our projects failing?

How to Pick the Right Outsourcing Partner and Cruise to a Successful Project

You’ve reached out to a few different vendors. Based on your statement of work and requirements, they’ve submitted their proposals. How do you go about evaluating the different vendors and picking a winner?

Should You Build a Simple Database In-House?

Do you need to create a database for your organization? It’s difficult to decide what approach to take. The growth of the Internet and rise of web applications has lead to a plethora of different options, which leads to a lot of confusion. Should you create your own database in-house? Or look for an existing tool that addresses most of your needs?