SOFTFORMANCE https://www.softformance.com SoftFormance: Best SaaS App Development Agency Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:14:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 These 5 Websites Can Predict If Your Tech Startup Will Fail https://www.softformance.com/blog/these-5-websites-can-predict/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/these-5-websites-can-predict/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:14:26 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15702 If you’re looking to launch a SaaS product but don’t have an idea, this article is for you. I’ll walk you through five websites that will help you come up with software ideas and validate them — so when you launch, you’ll have a winning SaaS product. In previous articles, I’ve shared methods that work […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/these-5-websites-can-predict/feed/ 0 How Do I Upgrade from Plone 4-5 to Plone 6 Without Rebuilding Everything? https://www.softformance.com/blog/plone-6-upgrade/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/plone-6-upgrade/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:45:56 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15682 Are you still using Plone 4 or 5 CMS and not sure how to move forward? You’re not alone — many teams hesitate to upgrade because they think it means a full rebuild. But that’s no longer the case. In this article, I’ll explain how to upgrade to Plone 6 without breaking your current setup, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/plone-6-upgrade/feed/ 0 Why Big Companies Still Use Plone CMS in 2025? https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-plone-cms/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-plone-cms/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15670 Are you still using Plone CMS in your organization and wondering if you’re the only one? You’re not. In fact, some of the world’s most trusted companies are still using Plone — even in 2025. And they’re not switching. Why? Because it works, it’s secure, and it can absolutely be modernized — if you know […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-plone-cms/feed/ 0 3 Spy Methods to Come Up with Million Dollar SaaS Ideas https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-spy-methods-to-come-up-with-million-dollar-saas-ideas/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-spy-methods-to-come-up-with-million-dollar-saas-ideas/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:43:57 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15368 You want to launch a million-dollar software company but don’t know where to start. I’m here to help. I’ve made over $3 million with my two SaaS products, SocialInsight and Opesta. And since 2011, I’ve also helped over 80 clients achieve similar success. My team and I have shipped more than 200 profitable apps for […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-spy-methods-to-come-up-with-million-dollar-saas-ideas/feed/ 0 Why software engineers suck at startups or how I failed 8 times at SaaS products? https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-software-engineers-suck-at-startups/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-software-engineers-suck-at-startups/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:59:53 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15348 I’m a software engineer who’s built and failed 8 SaaS startups. Yep, 8! But if you’re a developer looking to launch your own profitable software and actually succeed on your first try, this article is a must-read before you start on that new idea. Let’s be honest, most of us developers dream about quitting the […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-software-engineers-suck-at-startups/feed/ 0 4 Simple Steps to Launch Profitable Software or SaaS in 2025 https://www.softformance.com/blog/4-simple-steps-to-launch-profitable-software-or-saas-in-2025/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/4-simple-steps-to-launch-profitable-software-or-saas-in-2025/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:18:41 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15332 You want to start a software company but you don’t know how? I’ve got your back! In this article, I’ll walk you through the entire process of building and launching a profitable software product in the simplest way possible. I’ll break it down into four easy steps that I call IBAR: Ideate, Build, Acquire, and […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/4-simple-steps-to-launch-profitable-software-or-saas-in-2025/feed/ 0 Watefall vs. Agile vs. Scrum vs. Kanban https://www.softformance.com/blog/watefall-vs-agile-vs-scrum-vs-kanban/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/watefall-vs-agile-vs-scrum-vs-kanban/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:43:38 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15307 As a first-time software founder, how do you manage your team? Do you use Waterfall project management methodology, Agile, Scrum, or Kanban? These are questions I hear from our new clients every day. You might think, “I’ll just hire a development team with a project manager, and they will do the job for me.” But […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/watefall-vs-agile-vs-scrum-vs-kanban/feed/ 0 3 AI SaaS Ideas To Launch During Recession for Solo Founders [2024] https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-ai-saas-ideas-to-launch-during-recession/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-ai-saas-ideas-to-launch-during-recession/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:48:09 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15245 You want to build a software company, but you don’t have an idea. I’ve got your back. In this article, I’ll share 3 software startup ideas with AI integrations that are easy to launch and can thrive during the global recession. Since 2022, we’ve been in a recession. Businesses are closing, and investor money is […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-ai-saas-ideas-to-launch-during-recession/feed/ 0 3 Micro SaaS Ideas To Steal for Consultants, Coaches, and Experts. Recurring Revenue with Software https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-micro-saas-ideas-to-steal-for-consultants/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-micro-saas-ideas-to-steal-for-consultants/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:46:45 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15273 Are you tired of the unpredictable revenue in your coaching or consulting business? What if I told you there’s a way to create a steady, recurring revenue stream without constantly chasing new clients? Any sustainable business needs monthly recurring revenue. Let’s be honest: masterminds, newsletters, paid communities, and other educational products and services are not […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-micro-saas-ideas-to-steal-for-consultants/feed/ 0 Bootstrapped vs Funding. Should Your Startup Raise Venture Capital? [Full Guide] https://www.softformance.com/blog/bootstrapped-vs-funding-should-your-startup-raise-venture-capital-full-guide/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/bootstrapped-vs-funding-should-your-startup-raise-venture-capital-full-guide/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:45:05 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15254 Should you bootstrap, or should you start a VC-backed company? This is quite a controversial topic, and many first-time software founders get it wrong. With my partner, we bootstrapped 2 of our own SaaS products by re-investing our agency profits. On the other side, my agency worked with many multi-million dollar funded startups, including Shark […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/bootstrapped-vs-funding-should-your-startup-raise-venture-capital-full-guide/feed/ 0 No-Code vs. Coding. When It Works and When Not? [2024 Low-Code SaaS Examples] https://www.softformance.com/blog/no-code-vs-coding/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/no-code-vs-coding/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:58:12 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15233 Should you run your SaaS business on no-code platforms, or is it better to stick to the good old approach and write it using one of the programming languages? When are no-code and low-code platforms like Bubble.io good, and when should you avoid them? What are the 5 main criteria for deciding on a no-code […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/no-code-vs-coding/feed/ 0 From 100 to 1,000 SaaS Customers. The Only Marketing Strategy In 2024 https://www.softformance.com/blog/from-100-to-1000-saas-customers/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/from-100-to-1000-saas-customers/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:44:40 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15226 You have your first 100 customers. Now we’re going to talk about how to scale your SaaS from 100 TO 1,000 users. In this article, I’ll share my favorite marketing strategy that helped my products and a dozen of our client SaaS businesses get to 1000 users.  And surprise-surprise, it’s not paid ads or any […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/from-100-to-1000-saas-customers/feed/ 0 6 Tips on How to Succeed with a Tech Startup from Musk, Zuckerberg, Thiel, Altman, Seibel & Rusenko https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-succeed-with-a-tech-startup/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-succeed-with-a-tech-startup/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:58:03 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15183 Launching a tech startup and turning it into a profit machine is hard. That’s why it never hurts to get extra tips and advice on how to succeed with SaaS products. Especially when this advice comes from top tech founders like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Sam Altman, Michael Seibel, and David Rusenko. After […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-succeed-with-a-tech-startup/feed/ 0 How To Choose The Right Technology Stack For Your Mobile App https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-technology-stack/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-technology-stack/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:55:51 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15165 You want to launch a mobile app but you don’t know what technology to use? Or maybe you are not sure whether to build a native mobile app or a cross-platform hybrid app for iPhone and Android? Or maybe you’re curious whether you can launch your mobile app using no-code and low-code platforms. In this […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-technology-stack/feed/ 0 3 AI Micro SaaS Ideas You Can Launch In 2024 as a Solo Founder https://www.softformance.com/blog/ai-micro-saas-ideas-you-can-launch/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/ai-micro-saas-ideas-you-can-launch/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:43:30 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15158 You want to build a software company but you don’t have an idea? I’ve got your back. In this article, I’ll share 3 very specific software startup ideas with AI integrations that are very easy to build and launch. AI is still riding high on the hype, and just mentioning that your tool is built […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/ai-micro-saas-ideas-you-can-launch/feed/ 0 What is AI? How AI Works & Where is AI Used? (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, ChatGPT) https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-ai-works/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-ai-works/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:39:31 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15150 AI, ChatGPT, and Machine Learning — all these terms have been hyped over the last 2 years. At this point, it’s kind of a bubble a bit, and there’s a lot of misunderstanding among people and businesses. So, in this article, I’ll answer all these questions and also give you a few hints on how […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-ai-works/feed/ 1 How To Go From First 10 to 100 Customers for Your SaaS Product? (2024 Guide) https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-go-from-first-10-to-100-customers/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-go-from-first-10-to-100-customers/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:36:29 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15205 In this article, I’ll share my 2 marketing strategies for growing your SaaS product from 10 to 100 paying users. If you start from scratch and haven’t got your first 10 users yet, here is my previous article on how to do this. Go and read it first. Now, when you have your first few […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-go-from-first-10-to-100-customers/feed/ 0 How I Got First 10 Customers for My SaaS Product in 1 Week? No Paid Ads (2024) https://www.softformance.com/blog/no-pay-ads/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/no-pay-ads/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:34:48 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15197 How do you get from 0 to the first 10 paying users for your SaaS Product?  Why is this first stage the most important part of the lifecycle of your software business? What are the methods you can use to get the first 10 customers? Why should you charge your first 10 customers, and why […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/no-pay-ads/feed/ 0 How Much Website Maintenance Costs? Python & Django Software Support Checklist https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-much-website-maintenance-costs/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-much-website-maintenance-costs/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:04:15 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=15115 Running Python and Django software, a website or an app, can be tricky. You often need small updates and fixes, but not enough to hire a full-time developer.  Sometimes, the team that built your app might not want to do these small jobs. They prefer bigger projects. It’s also hard to find freelancers for just […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-much-website-maintenance-costs/feed/ 0 What is a SaaS Startup? Demonizing Software as a Service https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-a-saas-startup/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-a-saas-startup/#respond Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:59:59 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=14975 Hey there, aspiring tech innovators! Have you ever envisioned creating your groundbreaking software, SaaS, or mobile app? But then that nagging voice in your head whispers, “Hold on! You can’t code. Do you even tech, bro?” Well, rejoice! Today, I’m unveiling a secret formula: launching your OWN profitable software or app in just 90 days… […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-a-saas-startup/feed/ 0 Django vs. Ruby on Rails: What to Choose and When? https://www.softformance.com/blog/django-vs-rails/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/django-vs-rails/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:36:54 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=14427 I often compare the backend to the walls holding the house, and this is 100% true because no application will be sustained without a strong and flexible backend.   And when it comes to our favorite backend solution at SoftFormance, there is no rival to Django.  However, we also recognize Ruby on Rails as a very […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/django-vs-rails/feed/ 0 ERP Trends: Exploring the Future of Software and Technology https://www.softformance.com/blog/erp-trends/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/erp-trends/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:59:19 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=14408 In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, organizations must stay competitive and efficient. This is where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems come into play.  ERP systems have evolved significantly over the years, becoming indispensable tools for businesses seeking operational excellence, compliance, and strategic advantage.  In this article, we will delve into the vital role that ERP […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/erp-trends/feed/ 1 Best Python Frameworks for Web Development in 2023 https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-web-frameworks/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-web-frameworks/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:52:42 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=13674 As technology evolves unprecedentedly, Python remains at the forefront of the programming languages powering the web. Python’s versatility, readability, and extensive community support have made it a top choice for web developers worldwide.  But with so many Python frameworks available, choosing the right one for your project can be daunting.  Whether you have a ton […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-web-frameworks/feed/ 0 25 Tips for Optimizing Python Performance https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-speed-up-python-code/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-speed-up-python-code/#comments Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:31:04 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=13356 We at SoftFormance adore Python. Actually, it is our favorite programming language, as both startups and established enterprises can benefit from Python software development. With its remarkable diversity of libraries and frameworks, Python provides excellent solutions for mobile and web application development.  Over 10+ years in the market, the SoftFormance team has developed and released […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-speed-up-python-code/feed/ 5 Healthcare IT Outsourcing: The Ultimate Guide https://www.softformance.com/blog/healthcare-it-outsourcing/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/healthcare-it-outsourcing/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:06:25 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=13240 The era we’re in is defined by rapid technological advancement and demand for effective and patient-centric healthcare services. Thus, it’s no wonder that the utilization of IT services in healthcare has become integral. Outsourcing IT operations helps healthcare organizations manage complex patient data, optimize their operations, and stay ahead of the competition and regulatory requirements. […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/healthcare-it-outsourcing/feed/ 0 Pipetting Technique: Tips to Improvement and How a Development Company Can Help https://www.softformance.com/blog/pipetting-technique-tips-to-improvement/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/pipetting-technique-tips-to-improvement/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:52:03 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=13134 CROs, custom synthesis organizations, healthcare labs, R&D organizations, and any other laboratories embrace digitization to take their processes to the next level.  But digitization is not only about high-level workflow and data management.  Simple routine processes are often even more important for lab efficiency than high-level operations. And, fortunately, even such a manual routine process […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/pipetting-technique-tips-to-improvement/feed/ 0 Optimizing Laboratories, CROs and Chemicals R&D Process with Artificial Intelligence https://www.softformance.com/blog/the-use-of-ai-in-chemical-research/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/the-use-of-ai-in-chemical-research/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:12:27 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=12871 These days, laboratories, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and Chemical R&D processes drive the revolution in the field of science. Scientists strive to find new ways of streamlining processes and improving productivity, and AI is one of the main solutions that help them achieve these goals.  Unfortunately, traditional methods of research are outdated and face multiple […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/the-use-of-ai-in-chemical-research/feed/ 0 Best Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-eln-software/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-eln-software/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:09:04 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=12614 Approximately 50 years ago, lab notebooks were primarily physical, resulting in several associated drawbacks such as the need to manually write down all information and limited storage capacity. However, the advent of the first Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) brought about a significant change. These ELNs essentially served as digital replicas of physical lab notebooks. In […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-eln-software/feed/ 0 Medical Software Development: Industry Guide https://www.softformance.com/blog/medical-software-development/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/medical-software-development/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:16:06 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=12444 Medical Software Development Definition Medical, or healthcare software, is a vital part of the modern healthcare industry. Software development for the medical industry is the process of creating and designing software applications and solutions tailored to specific use cases in the healthcare industry.  It is the development and implementation of software solutions built for healthcare […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/medical-software-development/feed/ 2 Best Medical Billing Software – Choose the Right One! https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-medical-billing-software/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-medical-billing-software/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 12:13:39 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=12244 We at SotfFormance are very much into developing medical software that helps healthcare businesses boost their efficiency and service quality. And we certainly know how many processes a healthcare company should handle.  That’s why automation becomes a key to the improved quality of healthcare services. The more processes you automate, the more time and capacity […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-medical-billing-software/feed/ 1 The Best Chemical Manufacturing Software Solutions in 2023 https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-chemical-manufacturing-software-solutions/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-chemical-manufacturing-software-solutions/#comments Thu, 11 May 2023 20:20:54 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=12114 In the chemical manufacturing industry, adherence to the safety protocols and regulatory requirements is essential. That is why in recent years, more and more companies started using specialty chemical manufacturing software to ensure that they meet all regulations and requirements, automate and streamline their processes, increase efficiency, and reduce spending. In 2023, there are several […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/best-chemical-manufacturing-software-solutions/feed/ 2 ERP for the Chemical Manufacturing Industry: An Overview https://www.softformance.com/blog/erp-for-the-chemical-manufacturing-industry/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/erp-for-the-chemical-manufacturing-industry/#comments Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:43:12 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=12076 Whether you are running a contract research organization, a custom synthesis company, a specialty chemicals lab, or any other chemical industry business, tracking your resources is absolutely mandatory.  You cannot do your job well if you don’t know the number of your reaction components, surfaces, reaction costs, laboratory equipment, and other resources. And you should […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/erp-for-the-chemical-manufacturing-industry/feed/ 1 Benefits of Laboratory Process Mapping https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-process-mapping/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-process-mapping/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:30:03 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=11986 While lab digitization is a very popular trend among businesses and organizations that rely on laboratories, it all starts with understanding the processes.  Regardless of the digital solution you’re implementing, you should know what processes are handled in your laboratory and how.  So, long before you start to digitize and improve your laboratory management, you […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-process-mapping/feed/ 0 The Benefits of Hiring a Digitalization Expert https://www.softformance.com/blog/digitizing-process/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/digitizing-process/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:57:26 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=11926 In today’s digital world, organizations of all sizes are constantly looking for new ways to increase their competitive advantage. To adapt to the continuously changing trends, more and more businesses have started transforming their traditional business processes through digital technologies.  Even though many organizations understand the importance of digitalization, not all of them have the […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/digitizing-process/feed/ 0 What Is the Challenge Faced by the Chemical Industry and How Does Custom ERP Software Respond to It? https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-does-an-erp-system-do/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-does-an-erp-system-do/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:19:36 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=11529 Every business engaged in chemical production or custom synthesis needs automation.  So, there’s no need to explain why an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system that ensures business automation is a must-have thing in the modern business environment.  However, that’s when a more specific question breaks in: should you choose an off-the-shelf ERP system and customize […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-does-an-erp-system-do/feed/ 0 Why Solar Panel Companies Need a CRM and How They Help Them https://www.softformance.com/blog/solar-panel-companies/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/solar-panel-companies/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:13:16 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=11300 When our client who owns a solar panel agency TexasSolar contacted us and asked for advice on automating business operations and managing customer relationships, we immediately knew that the solution was a new CRM.  Developing a CRM for TexasSolar helped the business improve its efficiency, communication with the clients, user experience, retention, and service.  In […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/solar-panel-companies/feed/ 0 Responsive Web Design Tools https://www.softformance.com/blog/responsive-web-design-tool/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/responsive-web-design-tool/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:12:26 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=10730 We live in the world where almost everyone uses mobile devices and accesses data through web pages or web applications. According to the statistics, in 2022, mobile devices generated 58.99% of global website traffic.  Therefore, the success of almost any business depends on whether they are ready to join the world of web apps and […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/responsive-web-design-tool/feed/ 1 IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS for Software Founders: What to Choose and When? https://www.softformance.com/blog/iaas-vs-paas-vs-saas/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/iaas-vs-paas-vs-saas/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:08:03 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=10569 In 2021, the percentage of mid-size enterprises using cloud computing had grown to 53% compared to 46% in 2020.  So, more than half of mid-size businesses use the power of the cloud. And this number is even more impressive among large-scale enterprises, as 72% of such businesses already rely on cloud computing.  What does this […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/iaas-vs-paas-vs-saas/feed/ 1 SaaS Ideas that Are Quick and Easy to Implement https://www.softformance.com/blog/micro-saas-ideas/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/micro-saas-ideas/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:49:59 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=10040 Currently, there are around 14 billion SaaS accounts globally.  It is much bigger than our planet’s population. And if you find such a number unrealistic, just think that some people may have up to dozens of accounts on different SaaS platforms.  What is even more impressive is that these numbers keep on growing.  It is […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/micro-saas-ideas/feed/ 1 Data Science Business Ideas: How to choose? https://www.softformance.com/blog/business-analytics-data-science-ideas/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/business-analytics-data-science-ideas/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:59:12 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=9971 Businesses in most industries these days use data science for their projects and business growth. Business owners realize that it is high time to jump on this bandwagon and use data science while it’s trending and brings businesses the most benefits. Machine learning and AI are among the top used technologies now, and they can […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/business-analytics-data-science-ideas/feed/ 1 On-premise vs SaaS: What to Choose and When? https://www.softformance.com/blog/saas-on-premise/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/saas-on-premise/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:24:43 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=9405 My customers and business partners often ask me what to choose between SaaS and on-premise software development. Usually, I respond with a story of two entrepreneurs. The first one, John, wanted to develop a patient management platform for healthcare businesses.  The second entrepreneur, Alex, decided to launch a content management system for marketing companies.  John […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/saas-on-premise/feed/ 0 Data Science Strategy – How to properly develop a strategy based on collected data https://www.softformance.com/blog/data-science-business-strategy/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/data-science-business-strategy/#respond Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:31:58 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=9378 A full-scale revolution is happening right now caused by the use of data science in most industries.  Machine learning, AI, and automation tools are used in targeted advertising, eCommerce, internet search, education, medicine, video streaming, and dozens of other fields. Organizations that aren’t investing in data science will likely soon be left in the shadow […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/data-science-business-strategy/feed/ 0 Things You Should Know about B2B SaaS Business Model https://www.softformance.com/blog/b2b-saas-company/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/b2b-saas-company/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:17:07 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=9352 By the end of the year, the annual growth rate of SaaS technologies will most likely surpass 17%.  What stands behind such rapid growth? I’ll explain with an example.  John is an ambitious software founder who wants to develop a content management platform to a broad audience. However, he sees a strong competition. Besides, the […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/b2b-saas-company/feed/ 0 Elements of the User Experience | Why does it matter, and who should do it? https://www.softformance.com/blog/elements-of-the-user-experience/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/elements-of-the-user-experience/#respond Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:37:06 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=9070 When you visit any website, be it to purchase something or to read some information, you make a number of decisions. All of them constitute your user experience of the website you are using. Depending on how easy you make the decisions and how smooth the process is, your user experience may be pleasant or […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/elements-of-the-user-experience/feed/ 0 Benefits of Data Science for Business https://www.softformance.com/blog/data-science-benefits/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/data-science-benefits/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:44:34 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=8932 Data science has revolutionized business development in the last decade. Now it dominates almost all industries: banking, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, education, e-commerce, etc. Thus, data science’s value for business these days is incredible. It’s no wonder that this shift is happening. By 2025, it is estimated that there will be around 175 zettabytes of […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/data-science-benefits/feed/ 4 How to Build a SaaS Application in 6 Steps https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-create-saas-application/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-create-saas-application/#respond Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:56:27 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=8854 Just 15 years ago, when people heard about SaaS, they did not quite understand what it meant. SaaS was a new and exciting concept back then. These days, though, it’s one of the top trends on the market due to its versatile nature. SaaS is suitable for almost all industries: marketing, finance, travel, healthcare, retail, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-create-saas-application/feed/ 0 How to Build a Personal Finance App Like Mint: An Ultimate Guide for 2022 https://www.softformance.com/blog/persona-finance-app-like-mint-guide/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/persona-finance-app-like-mint-guide/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:07:54 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=8828 Between 2014 and 2019, the popularity of financial apps grew by 354%, and it is expected to grow at least 1.5 times by 2026.  Why?  More and more young people reject reckless consumerism, which has been popular in the 1990s-early 2000s. Nowadays, being financially cautious is really hot.  And this trend is largely promoted through […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/persona-finance-app-like-mint-guide/feed/ 2 Top 15 Mobile App Development Frameworks [2022] https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-mobile-app-development-frameworks-2022/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-mobile-app-development-frameworks-2022/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:05:48 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=8738 More than 6 billion people in the world own smartphones. Out of the time they spend using their phones, 88% of the screen time is spent on mobile applications.  People use mobile apps for various purposes, be it to wake up in the morning, order pizza or a taxi, track their progress while running, cycling, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-mobile-app-development-frameworks-2022/feed/ 2 The Ultimate Guide to Web Application Development for 2022 https://www.softformance.com/blog/web-app-development/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/web-app-development/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:24:47 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=8460 Over a decade ago, the Internet was filled with static apps that show a few images and text scattered around. But the times changed, and web development gave birth to web APPLICATION development.  Instead of limited and static websites, we have scalable web apps with almost unlimited features for communication with clients, data exchange, sales, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/web-app-development/feed/ 1 Django vs Flask vs FastAPI for Software Founders https://www.softformance.com/blog/django-vs-flask/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/django-vs-flask/#respond Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:01:21 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=8241 With how the IT sector is looking right now, it’s hard to imagine that only 20 years ago, programmers were developing software practically from scratch. Yes, they had no templates and frameworks. Sounds terrifying, I know. These days, no one develops software from scratch because it has become much more expensive and complex. To make […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/django-vs-flask/feed/ 0 How to Write a Request for Proposal (RFP) https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-write-rfp-in-2022/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-write-rfp-in-2022/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:06:46 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=7297 Eight years ago, I bought an apartment and needed to renovate it. I had to find a team of designers and builders but had no previous experience and did not know how to choose one. As a result, I chose a team that did not meet my expectations, missed the deadlines, and overall did not […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-write-rfp-in-2022/feed/ 0 An Ultimate Guide to Writing a Statement of Work Document https://www.softformance.com/blog/guide-to-statement-of-work/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/guide-to-statement-of-work/#respond Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:07:23 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=6717 Misunderstanding is the most common evil villain in software development.  And even if you think that all things are clear, make sure to record them in a corresponding document. How about a short story that highlights the value of well-documented software development agreements?  One software founder had a dream of developing a global e-marketplace. They […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/guide-to-statement-of-work/feed/ 0 Agile Team Structure in Software Development https://www.softformance.com/blog/agile-team-structure/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/agile-team-structure/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:13:58 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=6451 I have already introduced you to the practice of Agile and its core principles in the previous article. We have discussed the Agile development process at SoftFormance and talked about the key reasons to choose an Agile team. Now, it’s high time to talk about the people involved in Agile because this process wouldn’t be […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/agile-team-structure/feed/ 0 What is a SaaS Startup? Meaning, Examples, Business Model, and Benefits https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-saas/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-saas/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:02:47 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=6385 Many years ago, the only way for you to benefit from some technical product was to install it directly on your computer. Right? But these days, you have your operating system (iOS or Windows, macOS) built into your laptop or mobile device and a web browser like Chrome or Internet Explorer. And that’s all you […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-saas/feed/ 1 Agile Software Development Life Cycle Phases for SaaS Founders https://www.softformance.com/blog/agile-software-development/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/agile-software-development/#respond Wed, 25 May 2022 13:48:14 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=6265 You have probably heard the term “Agile” a lot recently. This practice is quickly getting more and more popular in the IT sector, mainly when talking about software development. In fact, according to the 15th Annual State Of Agile Report, during the last 15 years, there has been a steady increase in the number of […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/agile-software-development/feed/ 0 How to Generate and Validate Your SaaS Startup Ideas? https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-generate-and-validate-your-saas-startup-ideas/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-generate-and-validate-your-saas-startup-ideas/#respond Wed, 18 May 2022 12:34:00 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=10982 How to Generate and Validate Your SaaS Startup Ideas? All you heard about software ideas generation and validation till this moment – is complete bullshit. You have to ignore the so-called “product-market fit”. You have to ignore “chase your passion” advice. You have to ignore the “scratch your own itch” approach. All these things rarely […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-generate-and-validate-your-saas-startup-ideas/feed/ 0 What Is DPA and Why Is It a Must in Software Development Outsourcing? https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-dpa/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-dpa/#respond Wed, 04 May 2022 13:46:33 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=6085 More than $20 million. This is what you may lose in case you violate GDPR data protection requirements. This number is much higher than the budget of some startups.  Imagine paying a fine that is 100 times higher than your budget just because you fail to handle protected information properly! To avoid such a catastrophe, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/what-is-dpa/feed/ 0 Top 23 US Lending Mortgage Startups https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-us-lending-mortgage-startups/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-us-lending-mortgage-startups/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:38:12 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=6037 The lending market is booming these days. In fact, mortgages make up the largest part of the US lending market, with a total debt of $9.2 trillion.  That’s why it’s no surprise that more and more lending fintech startups are entering the market. So why not use this brilliant opportunity and help people get mortgages […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-us-lending-mortgage-startups/feed/ 1 How to Make Apps Like Uber: A 7-Step Guide https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-make-apps-like-uber/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-make-apps-like-uber/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:47:48 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=6009 Uber was launched in 2010 as an ambitious mobility and transportation effort. Six months later, it already had 6,000 users and 20,000 recorded rides. Nice numbers, right? But, probably, they don’t seem too impressive?  Well, how about the fact that the revenue of Uber has reached $17,46 billion by 2021?  These impressive statistics make Uber […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-make-apps-like-uber/feed/ 0 New Product Development Process in 7 Stages https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-product-development-process/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-product-development-process/#respond Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:54:25 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5904 In 2016, I decided to buy a two-room apartment in the city center. The price for it on the market dropped significantly at that time, and I saw this as a cool opportunity to start my real estate journey. I have been investing in real estate since 2016. Like it frequently happens, my first investment […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-product-development-process/feed/ 0 3 Methods to Leverage Software in Your Business https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-build-software/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-build-software/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:16:06 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5856 Bill Gates said a long time ago: if your business is not online, then you don’t have a business. But these days, this saying goes the extra mile: “If your business is not leveraging technology, then your business will not survive in the long-term”. So, how non-technical entrepreneurs can take their business to the next […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-build-software/feed/ 0 Business Engagement Models for Software Founders https://www.softformance.com/blog/business-engagement-models-founders/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/business-engagement-models-founders/#respond Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:58:25 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5606 In recent years, more and more companies started working with outsourcing agencies. Due to the ongoing shift to remote work, businesses are expected to spend more than 21% of their budgets on work with external teams.  Why?  Well, many businesses are looking for ways to develop software that will be cost-efficient, quick, and will help […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/business-engagement-models-founders/feed/ 0 10 Lean Canvas Examples or How to Create Business Plan for Startup https://www.softformance.com/blog/10-lean-canvas-examples/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/10-lean-canvas-examples/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:08:31 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5574 All businesses start with a business plan.  But what comes into your mind when you hear this word? Probably, a large document with complex numbers and 100+ pages of text. Actually, this means thorough preparation, which is never too bad. But, in reality, business plans never work perfectly. So why waste so much time on […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/10-lean-canvas-examples/feed/ 10 Digital Product Design Process: The Definitive Guide (2022) https://www.softformance.com/blog/product-design-process-guide/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/product-design-process-guide/#respond Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:56:52 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5378 When you enter a store, what catches your attention first? Probably, products that are appealing, colorful, and with a creative, memorable design. In fact, 7 out of 10 customers admit that product design directly influences their choice. Of course, it does. It’s in human nature to strive for beauty. We like looking at pretty things, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/product-design-process-guide/feed/ 0 Python vs Node.js for Tech Founders (Django vs NodeJS) https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-vs-nodejs/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-vs-nodejs/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:47:21 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5254 This article is for business owners willing to launch their first product. But… If you’re at least a bit tech-savvy person you’d probably think I’m insane to post an article called “Python vs Node.js.” Python is a language and Node.js is a framework. So, how can we even try to compare them? I’m a former […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-vs-nodejs/feed/ 4 What Is Django Used For & How It Can Benefit Your Business https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-django-framework/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-django-framework/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:21:19 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5123 I am a former developer with more than a decade of experience in coding. Throughout that time, I used a wide range of coding languages and frameworks from Python/Django, PHP/Laravel, Javascript/ReactJS to C++, Basic, and Pascal. But nothing stuck with me more than Python and Django web framework in particular.  And I often got the […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-django-framework/feed/ 0 Outsourcing Benefits and Ways to Mitigate Possible Risks https://www.softformance.com/blog/outsourcing-benefits/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/outsourcing-benefits/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:38:52 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5036 Nowadays, businesses offering their products have a choice: to work on their services by themselves or to hire an external agency. If you have a team that develops software in your office, we call it an in-house team. This is a team of your permanent employees that has a direct line of communication with you […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/outsourcing-benefits/feed/ 1 Why is Python a perfect solution for AI/ML software development? (8 Python AI examples) https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-for-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-for-artificial-intelligence/#respond Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:06:06 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=5012 Around 10 years ago, you had to hire software developers to build even the simplest portfolio websites and marketing pages.  Nowadays, you can handle all these tasks with online CMS platforms, such as WordPress and Wix.  Around 5 years ago, you had to hire a team of software developers to build simple marketplaces and SaaS […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-for-artificial-intelligence/feed/ 0 An ultimate UI and UX glossary or how to speak the same language with your design team (57 terms) https://www.softformance.com/blog/ui-ux-terms/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/ui-ux-terms/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:32:21 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4947 In our practice, we have launched more than 200+ projects which allows us to make some interesting conclusions on UI/UX design.  For example, we have seen that more than 50% of projects don’t require any custom design and can be completed only with a theme template.  However, such templates may perfectly fit the apps or […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/ui-ux-terms/feed/ 2 30 Top Apps Made With Python https://www.softformance.com/blog/30-python-apps/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/30-python-apps/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:55:59 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4881 I started as a newbie web developer in 2005. More than a decade has passed, and I’ve tried many different coding languages.  We’ve used a few different web and mobile frameworks in our agency, but we never changed the primary programming language. We always used Python for the backend here at SoftFormance and didn’t regret […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/30-python-apps/feed/ 2 Things to know about web frameworks and how they can benefit your business https://www.softformance.com/blog/things-to-know-about-web-frameworks/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/things-to-know-about-web-frameworks/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:44:37 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4821 Suppose, your time and resources are limited, but you desperately need to build a house to live in.  Building it from scratch is a tried and trusted solution, but it will take too much time. Also, it is very challenging to anticipate the precise amount of resources and money you should invest.  Fortunately, there’s a […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/things-to-know-about-web-frameworks/feed/ 8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Technical Partner for Your Business https://www.softformance.com/blog/choosing-a-technical-partner-for-your-business/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/choosing-a-technical-partner-for-your-business/#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:03:02 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4785 Back in 2017, John, the owner of CargoDrive – a cargo transportation company, sought to develop an online marketplace for cargo transportation. He had a dream to build an online place where vehicle owners and companies can effectively connect and help each other. So he started looking for a technical partner as he had no […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/choosing-a-technical-partner-for-your-business/feed/ 0 Building a Software Development Team https://www.softformance.com/blog/software-development-team/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/software-development-team/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:04:18 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4774 Four years ago, we got a harsh lesson to learn.  It started as an ordinary project, as our task was to create a CRM system and an online cabinet for users of a Canadian campground.  Seems like nothing challenging, isn’t it? I also thought so.  We quickly summoned a development team involving a newly-hired senior […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/software-development-team/feed/ 1 Python Programming Language: Pros and Cons for Tech Founders https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-programming-language/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-programming-language/#respond Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:27:10 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4756 I used to be a developer for a decade before changing a career path. Throughout that time, I worked with different programming languages, such as PHP, Javascript, or C++. No other language worked out for me as well as Python did.  I wrote my first program, Piano (on a PyGame platform) using Python, as well […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/python-programming-language/feed/ 0 Top 15 Django Hosting Services: Pros and Cons https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-15-django-hostings/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-15-django-hostings/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:25:58 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4732 Choosing a Django hosting service is one of many decisions you’ll need to make when working on a project, and it’s a step that cannot be overlooked! With so many options on the market available, it surely is an overwhelming task. At first, all of these hosting services look quite similar in their features. However, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/top-15-django-hostings/feed/ 0 What is the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in the software world, and why is it necessary? https://www.softformance.com/blog/mvp/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/mvp/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:06:00 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4459 Rome wasn’t built in a day. The same works for software products and starting any kind of business, including MVP. The formula of success is to lay bricks step by step.  You may think that such businesses and apps like Airbnb, Facebook, Uber, Amazon, or Spotify were born to be successful and just rushed into […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/mvp/feed/ 0 Top 19 Websites Built With Django Web Framework https://www.softformance.com/blog/19-django-apps/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/19-django-apps/#respond Thu, 27 May 2021 17:02:44 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=4537 Back in 2011, we were using Plone CMS – Python and Zope-based platform – for most of our client projects. Some of the Softformance team members are still Plone contributors. We even presented our projects in 2008 and 2011 at Plone CMS conferences.  Unfortunately, Plone’s popularity began to decline, and we had to look for […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/19-django-apps/feed/ 0 Time & Material vs. Fixed Price for the MVP? https://www.softformance.com/blog/time-material-vs-fixed-price-mvp/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/time-material-vs-fixed-price-mvp/#respond Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:07:13 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4361 I’m impressed by how many tech startups (specifically SaaS) are started by using the Time & Material model of cooperation with the hired agency. And there are even more startup founders who keep on asking about what to choose when it comes to the time and material vs fixed price dilemma. We, being on the […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/time-material-vs-fixed-price-mvp/feed/ 0 Hourly Developer Rates: What Are they and Is this a Proper Question while Talking to a Software Developer? https://www.softformance.com/blog/whats-your-hourly-rate/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/whats-your-hourly-rate/#respond Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:57:02 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4336 I’m answering this question a few times a week from our new and potential clients. So it’s time to write a quick post on it and answer it for all of you who thinks about launching a tech product ;-)

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/whats-your-hourly-rate/feed/ 0 How to pick a software development agency for your MVP launch? https://www.softformance.com/blog/hire-agency-for-mvp/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/hire-agency-for-mvp/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:45:12 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4295 I’ve heard tons of stories about founders been screwed by dev agencies and having to start the project over two or even three times. From scratch. Actually, these stories are much closer. Every second client of ours came to us from the previous teams with unfinished software. So how do you find and hire a […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/hire-agency-for-mvp/feed/ 0 3 Perfect Software Ideas for Time of Crisis https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-software-ideas-for-crisis-times/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-software-ideas-for-crisis-times/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4277 On March 25, we moved to a new office in the city downtown, and it was our first day at a new location. Later that same day, quarantine officially announced in Ukraine.  Lviv city went into lockdown. We left unpackaged boxes and took our laptops home. Three days later, I’m contacted by one of our […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/3-software-ideas-for-crisis-times/feed/ 0 6 Steps to Profitable Software (Part 2) https://www.softformance.com/blog/6-steps-to-software-part-2/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/6-steps-to-software-part-2/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:32:18 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4247 In the previous part, I outlined the process of preparing a new software idea in the best possible way for the development stage. As you remember, this process consists of three steps: Setting Your Idea Foundations Product Strategy and Project Roadmap Now, after we did our homework and got Software Blueprint in place, we finally […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/6-steps-to-software-part-2/feed/ 0 6 Steps to Profitable Software (Part 1) https://www.softformance.com/blog/6-steps-to-software-part-1/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/6-steps-to-software-part-1/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:12:17 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4186 More than 90% of software projects fail in scope, budget, or timeline, while only 60% of commercial construction projects do so… More than half of software projects are never released and need to be re-built from scratch, while less than 20% of commercial construction projects don’t get shipped… Why so? House can be built only […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/6-steps-to-software-part-1/feed/ 0 5 Software Ideas for Experts (Course Creators, Coaches, and Authors) https://www.softformance.com/blog/5-software-products-for-experts/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/5-software-products-for-experts/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:06:38 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4174 In school, I helped my peers with math for small bucks. In my student years, I prepared kids for sports tourism competitions. In 2013 I started courses for newbie programmers. Now, we’re teaching entrepreneurs how to step into software products. I love sharing my skills and experience, and I always been part of the “EXPERTS” […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/5-software-products-for-experts/feed/ 0 VC Funding vs. Bootstrap for Software Startup? https://www.softformance.com/blog/bootstrap-or-fund/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/bootstrap-or-fund/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:47:16 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4153 If you Google this question, you’ll find thousands of answers. I’m not going to give you one more answer. Simply because I think this question doesn’t make much sense… And here is why Airbnb founders couldn’t raise money at first. So they started selling Cereals and made $30k to build an initial product version. Only […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/bootstrap-or-fund/feed/ 2 Four Types of Software Founders https://www.softformance.com/blog/4-founders/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/4-founders/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:51:00 +0000 https://www.softformance.com/?p=10998 The SBA agency states that 30% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 50% during the first five years, and 66% during the first 10. And only 25% make it to 15 years or more. With venture-backed tech startups situation is similar. More than 75 percent of them fail. Why […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/4-founders/feed/ 0 When Should You Start a Software Product? https://www.softformance.com/blog/when-software/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/when-software/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:58:03 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=4103 Software Entrepreneur Readiness Checklist

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/when-software/feed/ 0 What are the Benefits of SaaS? Advantages and Disadvantages of Software as a Service https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-saas/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-saas/#comments Wed, 15 May 2019 14:18:46 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=3678 With this article, we’re launching “SaaS MBA” series. Lessons will cover all the aspects of building SaaS business from idea validation to growth. The first section of our SaaS MBA articles is “Getting Started”. And in the weeks to come we’ll be covering 6 key lessons: Why SaaS? The pros & cons of a subscription […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-saas/feed/ 6 SoftFormance Featured on Clutch with Positive Client Feedback https://www.softformance.com/blog/clutch-feedback/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/clutch-feedback/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:51:29 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=1485 We are a team of dedicated and experienced web developers that take pride in our work. We are committed to our clients and helping ensure that their ideas become reality. This is why we are pleased to share that we have been featured on Clutch with positive feedback and an overall 4.7 out of 5 […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/clutch-feedback/feed/ 0 Technical Issues That Can Increase Your Bounce Rate and How To Fix Them https://www.softformance.com/blog/bounce-rate-fix-technical-issues/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/bounce-rate-fix-technical-issues/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:39:01 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=1413 I hope you got some useful ideas for addressing problems with your content from the previous post in our bounce rate series. But even after fixing your keyword strategy, monitoring external links to your site, and enhancing your content, there is still room for improvement! Today we’ll talk about technical problems that can lead to higher bounce rates. These days, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/bounce-rate-fix-technical-issues/feed/ 0 How To Improve Your Website Content and Lower Your Bounce Rate https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-content/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-content/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:39:23 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=1384 In the previous article in our series on bounce rate and revenue, we learned what can go wrong when attracting visitors to your site and how to attract the right traffic. But if you’ve corrected the public perception of your website (or just a single page) and your bounce rate is still too high, it’s probably time to take a long, hard look […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-content/feed/ 1 How To Get the Right Traffic to Your Website https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-traffic/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-traffic/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:39:24 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=1356 In the previous blog post, we learned what bounce rate is, how to measure it, what the average bounce rate is and, finally, how bounce rate relates to your online revenue. In today’s post I’ll be continuing our series on bounce rate and online revenue. Remember, a high bounce rate can be a sign of problems with […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-traffic/feed/ 1 What Is Bounce Rate and How Does It Relate to Your Online Revenue? https://www.softformance.com/blog/bounce-rate/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/bounce-rate/#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:40:49 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=1323 In our Today Article During a recent project, our team uncovered some not-so-obvious insights about a client’s declining web traffic—why website visitors became more lax about making purchases, visited fewer pages per session and changed their browsing patterns, all of which had a negative impact on the website’s performance and the client’s sales. As our client […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/bounce-rate/feed/ 2 Django Site Speedup (DSS): Why website speed matters https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-speed-matters/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-speed-matters/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2016 20:52:26 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=642 Over the last year at SoftFormance, our team has been busy working to optimize performance on a few Python/Django projects. We found that the more features we added to our clients’ websites the more conversion suffered—users were making fewer purchases and even clicking away to escape slow processing times. It became clear that page speed is not just […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/website-speed-matters/feed/ 3 Got a new idea for an online business? Here’s where to start. (Part 1) https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-new-business-ideas-part1/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-new-business-ideas-part1/#respond Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:05:33 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=433 Got a great idea for a new online business but unsure of what to do next? Good news: In this two-part article, you’ll find a few helpful hints on when and how to launch your idea and, in Part 2, some specific tools you can use to make your idea a real, live product. *** It seems like everyone we know—our friends, […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-new-business-ideas-part1/feed/ 0 New SEO is Content, Email and Social Media Marketing. (Part 2) https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-seo-is-content-email-and-social-media-marketing-part-2/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-seo-is-content-email-and-social-media-marketing-part-2/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:35:42 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=440 In the previous part we discussed the current situation with SEO and why it’s not the best way to rock your future. We also learned a new way to market your online resources and build relationships with potential customers using Content Marketing. However, it’s pretty obvious that no matter how great your Content is, you aren’t gaining anything […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-seo-is-content-email-and-social-media-marketing-part-2/feed/ 1 New SEO is Content, Email and Social Media Marketing. (Part 1) https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-seo-is-content-email-and-social-media-marketing-part1/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-seo-is-content-email-and-social-media-marketing-part1/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:10:40 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=422 In this article I’ll share with you a few ideas on the direction where website marketing and promotion is moving. And will give you a few suggestions and next actions to take in order to start moving in the same direction and always stay upfront movement, but not behind. Everybody wants to have his website […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/new-seo-is-content-email-and-social-media-marketing-part1/feed/ 0 Looking for company intranet solution? – Plone CMS is your best friend! https://www.softformance.com/blog/plone-cms-perfect-intranet/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/plone-cms-perfect-intranet/#respond Fri, 16 May 2014 08:42:13 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=254 If you’re business owner and would like to automate your business processes, put your documents and files management safely into the cloud, then in this article you’ll find a few hints to consider while choosing appropriate solution. We’ll talk now about one of the most popular tools for business automation – Intranet. What is Intranet? […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/plone-cms-perfect-intranet/feed/ 0 Responsive Web Design Benefits, Components, Examples, and Best Practices https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-do-you-need-to-care-about-responsive-web-design/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-do-you-need-to-care-about-responsive-web-design/#comments Thu, 15 May 2014 09:04:46 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=229 These days your site visitors have wide range of options to choose from when it comes to screen size: desktop computer monitors with huge screen sizes laptop with their usually middle-sized monitors pads of different sizes mobile phones with tiny to almost pad-sized big displays And to be sure all these different users have great […]

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]]> https://www.softformance.com/blog/why-do-you-need-to-care-about-responsive-web-design/feed/ 4 Why Do We Love Python Language? Pros and Cons of Python https://www.softformance.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-python/ https://www.softformance.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-python/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2014 09:39:32 +0000 http://www.softformance.com/?p=137 Our SoftFormance team tried and practiced quite a few different programming languages, but still our biggest love is Python. And in this post will try to explain why do like to use Python as developers, what are Python strengths and weaknesses, and why it’s so good for business owners. Good for Developers and for Entrepreneurs Python […]

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