Review: The Lean Startup Book
The Lean Startup is a book that many have been calling the bible for building an MVP; but does it really live up to the…
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Review: The Lean Startup Book
The Lean Startup is a book that many have been calling the bible for building an MVP; but does it really live up to the…
Planning to build an MVP: What do you need?
Releasing a product or service that your audience is going to enjoy can be a challenge at times, and it’s not always easy to hit…
How to Build an MVP: A Step by Step Guide
If you are developing an app or piece of software, you likely want to bring it to market as quickly as possible. But it’s not…
A Review of the Best Web Application Development Frameworks to Build an MVP
If you want to launch a digital product or app quickly, one of the most effective options is to create a minimum viable product using…
The Benefits of Migrating From Drupal to WordPress
Choosing the right CMS is essential for maintaining a reliable website and ensuring the longevity of your brand. It doesn’t matter whether you are running…
How to Build Digital Products With a Remote Team
It is increasingly important for companies to empower their employees to work remotely. In the wake of the global pandemic conventional business models have gradually…
How does Google's Core Web Vitals work?
How does Core Web Vitals work? Google Core Web vitals refers to a series of metrics that measure the overall quality of your digital content,…
Best A/B testing tools for your marketing site
What is A/B testing? A/B testing is a way in which you can compare two different versions of your webpage or marketing site in order…
The benefits of using a low-code platform for rapid prototyping
If you are looking for a way to launch your app with no code, or coding experience, a low-code platform can be a great place…
The benefits of continuous integration and delivery in software development
What is continuous integration? Continuous integration is a development process that encourages developers to integrate code into a shared mainline, which allows for the code(s)…
Best practices for testing and debugging software
1. Develop a comprehensive testing plan. Developing a comprehensive testing plan covering all the different types of software used will ensure that you deliver your…
Recruiting: Tips for building a strong software development team
Are you hiring developers or designers? We’ve hired hundreds of engineers and designers at Mayven Studios over the last 10 years and have a few…
How to implement a successful digital transformation strategy
1. Define your goals and objectives. When executing a successful digital transformation strategy, you must set yourself (or your team) clear goals and objectives –…
Should you try influencer marketing for your business?
Are you a marketer considering investing in influencer marketing to drive leads for your business? Influencer marketing can work for many businesses, but it has…
Maximizing ROI: Best Practices for Measuring and Optimizing Marketing Campaigns
Learn ways to measure your marketing campaigns so you can optimize marketing campaign ROI. The time and effort it requires on your part will pay…
How to clear your WPEngine Cache
Are you confused about why you aren’t seeing updates on your WPEngine hosted WordPress site? Here’s how to clear your browser and server cache on…
How to effectively communicate with your remote software development team
Are you having trouble communicating with your remote development team and looking for answers? Are you new to working remote and used to synchronous and…
The benefits of using agile methodologies in software development
Should you use agile software development methodologies at your company? Today we’re going to explore the upsides to using agile software development at a startup…
Gift guide for software developers
High-Quality Headphones. There’s no denying that developers need to block out distractions. High-Quality headphones are a great way to ensure they can focus. Recommendation: Bose…
Basics of content marketing for startups and tech companies
How to Effectively Use Content Marketing to Build a Strong Brand in the Tech Industry Are you a marketer looking to scale up your content…
How to tell a compelling brand story
The Importance of Brand Storytelling in the Tech Industry When you are a marketer in the tech industry, sometimes you are working with a brand…
The Power of Personalization: How to Use Data and AI to Deliver Targeted Marketing Messages
The power of personalization is real and continues to grow stronger over time. As a marketer or business owner, you should take the time to…
How much does it cost to hire a team of developers?
Once you have an idea for a software project, you’ll want to know how much it’s going to cost you to hire software developers and…
Architecture and planning for a telehealth video conferencing app
Telehealth services are becoming increasingly popular among providers and patients are interested in using this service. Therefore, you may be considering building a mental health…
How Much Does it Cost to Build an Online Booking Platform?
The Covid-19 pandemic has been an eye-opener for the online health, healthcare, and wellness sector, demonstrating the need for digital services that connect healthcare providers…
How much does it cost to build a Personalized travel planning and booking service
Looking to build a custom booking app for your company? Read about how much it costs to build and what features you will need to…
How to build a Live streaming app
Building a live streaming app can be a lucrative business move. However, app development of this kind requires skill and specialist knowledge. Its costs are…
What is the Double Diamond Method of Software Development?
If you work in project management and strategy, you’ve probably come across the term “Double Diamond Method”. The Double Diamond design has been around for…
How much does it cost to build an AI chatbot
AI chatbots can be an excellent asset to companies both big and small. Using artificial intelligence, they can handle customer service requests and use natural…
How much does it cost to build a job hiring marketplace?
In this post we dive into job hiring marketplace and what to expect when you are looking to build one, either on your own, or…
An Exhaustive List of Marketing Automation Tools for B2B Software Companies
A marketing automation stack is the collection of tools and technologies that a company uses to automate and streamline their marketing efforts. The specific tools…
The Future of Marketing Automation: Predictions and Trends for the Next 5 Years
The world of marketing automation is constantly evolving and as tech-savvy marketers, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. In this post, we’ll take…
Using Notion as a Headless CMS Backend: An Experiment
At Mayven Studios we have no shame in our preference for WordPress for 99% editorial and corporate marketing sites (which is really just a content…
How to Put ChatGPT to Work for Your Business
As businesses continue to look for ways to increase efficiency and improve customer experience, many are turning to advanced technologies like natural language processing (NLP)…
7 top priorities for CIOs in 2023
We’re officially rocketing into the work year of 2023, and we have a whole new set of challenges to deal with as CIOs. As is…
Letter from WordPress’ Executive Director, 2022
WordPress reaffirms commitment to open source in 2022 letter, highlighting “Four Freedoms of Open Source” that provide protections for creators and ethical framework for business….
Why Slack Sucks: The benefits of async communication in software development
When it comes to software development, Slack is not the holy grail of communication. In fact, it can actually hinder productivity and lead to miscommunication….
The Magic of a Global .gitignore
Say Goodbye to Cluttered Repositories with a Global .gitignore As developers, we all know the importance of keeping our code repositories clean and organized. One…
One Simple Reason Why the Majority of Software Projects Fail
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, software development projects are becoming increasingly important for companies looking to stay competitive. However, it’s no secret that a majority…
The Future of Marketing Automation: Predictions and Trends for the Next 5 Years
Marketing automation is evolving quickly and the next 5 years are sure to bring even more advances. In this article, we will explore these and…
What is a headless CMS and how does it work?
A headless CMS is a content management system that provides a way to manage and store content, but does not have a built-in way to…
Statically generated marketing sites: How they work
What is a static site? A statically generated site is a type of website that is built using a static site generator. A static site…
Speeding up development of your MVP: Why you should use a framework like Laravel + Vue.JS
A minimum viable product (MVP) is a version of a product that has the minimum set of features required to be viable. It is typically…
Different front-end web application frameworks and why we like Vue.js
When it comes to building for the web, front-end frameworks have become a go-to for many developers. These frameworks help increase development speed and make…
Targeting SMBs as a growth strategy for software companies
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) represent a significant growth opportunity for the high tech industry. As companies in this sector look to expand and capture…
Business Transformation as a Service
Business transformation as a service (BTaaS) is a service offering that helps companies transform their business operations and processes through the use of technology and…
Product Discovery Process: Everything Product Managers Need to Know
As a product manager at an enterprise company, one of your most important responsibilities is to ensure that your team is working on the right…
How to choose a Content Management System (CMS)
Choosing a content management system (CMS) can be a daunting task, as there are many different options available, each with its own set of features…
What is Brooke's Law and how to avoid delays in development projects
Brooks’s Law is a famous principle in software development that states: “adding manpower to a late software project makes it later”. This law was proposed…
4 Factors to consider when choosing the tech stack for your next project
When it comes to building a new web or software project, one of the most important decisions you will have to make is choosing the…
Could these be the hottest trends in 2023 for graphic design and digital experiences?
The world of web and digital design is constantly evolving, and 2023 is shaping up to be a year full of exciting trends and innovations….
Optimizing your B2B Sales funnel with AI, Account Based Marketing and Data to increase effectiveness and cost efficiency
In the world of B2B sales, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the journey that potential customers go through as they move…
Graphic design vs UX/UI design: What is the difference? Bonus: How to work well with developers.
Graphic designers and UX/UI designers both work on creating visual designs for websites and other digital products, but they have different areas of focus and…
Can you explain the difference between HTML/CSS and javascript developers?
When you are building websites, one of the most common misconceptions is that all front-end developers are the same. In our last post, we explained…
What are the different types of software engineers for the web?
Whether you are a head of marketing with no technical background, a CTO, or Engineering manager, it helps to have context as to the types…
Mayven Studios Acquired by Saltwater Capital
Saltwater recently announced the acquisition of Mayven Studios, a leading engineering and design agency, started in San Francisco, now with software engineers around the world….
How to Build a Software Specification Document
We’re entering a time when most professional’s day-to-day work touches some aspect of code. At Mayven we are seeing more and more teams turn to…
Site Security for eCommerce in 10 steps
How to boost your e-commerce site security with these 10 steps. As an owner of an e-commerce store, you have to juggle hundreds of priorities…
RGB to HEX Color Converter
Use this easy calculator from purecalculators.com to convert RGB to HEX for use in CSS and other web development!
The Ultimate Developerʹs Guide to Converting PSD to HTML
Our team at Mayven Studios has worked on web projects for a long time, over 15+ years now. Wow we are old. We started way…
Mayven Listed Amongst Leading Developers in San Francisco and Austin on Clutch
For years, we have helped small, medium, and large enterprises grow their businesses by delivering quality development services and solutions. We understand the importance of…
#NothingLess
Our team at Mayven is proud to be working in collaboration with Hired.com for Pay Equality during this month’s Equal Pay Day events throughout the…
What is the Difference Between Virtual and Augmented Reality?
Just a few years ago, we’d look at blurry photos of Earth taken by satellites in amazement at how far our technology had progressed. Today,…
Re-launching Mixpanel
After many hours of work and amazing effort from the Mixpanel and Mayven teams, we’re excited to announce the relaunch of the Mixpanel.com website! With…
Learn how to code WordPress sites
Learn the hidden secret power of WordPress, and craft beautiful, elegant code that will make you money! Our team at Mayven is launching a WordPress Tutorial…
Why Software Developers Should Track Their Time
This week’s post written by Dann Albright, Marketing Manager at Hubstaff Time tracking is a surprisingly controversial topic among developers. Some swear by it, and…
How (And Why) to Test Your Next Project Idea With a Remote Dev Team
It’s a tricky dilemma. Your business is growing, your priorities are already stretched, and there aren’t enough hours in the day. But you’ve had one…
Create Amazing Emails with the Really Good Email Checklist
Creating a great looking email campaign that also converts can be a challenge for even the cleverest marketer. That’s why our friends at Campaign Monitor…
8 Must-Have Chrome Browser Extensions for Agency Designers
Google’s continuous development of the Chrome browser has brought it a long way over the years, made especially useful due to a massive collection of…
The Ultimate Guide of How to Hire for Web Development
It’s easy these days to find a web developer Hell, do this search to jump right in. There’s loads of people out there wanting to…
Getting Started with Swift Development: 4 First Steps to Take
If you’ve ever thought of building an iOS or Mac app, then you need to get familiar with Swift. It’s the new programming language and…
5 Popular Node.js Frameworks (And What They Do)
Node.js is a tool to help developers build apps outside the browser environment using JavaScript. It’s an emerging technology that bridges the gap between the…
5 Best Cross-Platform Mobile Dev Tools for Your Next Project
A few years ago, building cross-platform mobile apps was difficult, to say the least. Developers had to write code and systems from scratch to develop…
Contract or full-time? Which to hire and how to evaluate the costs.
Building software is expensive And, making software is not like making widgets. They may call it computer science but maybe they should call it computer…
How Siri, Alexa, and Conversational Systems are Changing Business
The conversations of the future are between a person and a machine. With just a few voice prompts you can play music, look up information,…
Learning When to Say ʺNoʺ and Keep Perspective
Sometimes the best answer isn’t the one that’s easiest to say. While there are many business consultants that encourage you to say “yes” and take…
20 Inspiring Creative Agency Portfolio Page Designs From 2017
For a design agencies, your website is one of the most powerful weapons you have. It’s a great tool to showcase your skills, creativity, and…
Asana and How to Monetize Your Work By-Products
When Dustin Moskovitz and Justin Rosenstein were working at Facebook, they found it difficult to effectively collaborate on the projects they were working on. So,…
4 Ways to Differentiate Your Agency Pitch (And Win More Business)
Winning high quality clients, reliably, is all about making a great first impression with your pitch. But it’s not just about having a well-designed slide…
What is Machine Learning? A 5 Minute Introduction
Machine learning still feels like a futuristic concept — a connected set of technologies and algorithms that allow computers to learn new skills, context, or…
20+ Best Mobile App Landing Pages of 2017
There are several types of landing page. You might be aiming to generate leads, tease a new product or service, offer a freebie, or ask…
How To Handle Project Scope Creep with Agency Clients
It comes in many forms and names. Whether you call it scope creep, requirement creep, function creep, or feature creep, it’s a challenge that all…
6 Killer Tips for Better Front-End Design
Building a beautiful, modern front-end design requires more consideration than ever before. From user experience, to bold visual elements, to animation — there’s a lot to…
4 Reasons Why You Donʹt Need an In-House Dev Team
The cost of employee salaries mounts up fast when you’re building a dev team — it’s well known that salaries are the biggest expense for…
How to Make Your Clients Fall in Love With Your Work
There are countless factors to consider in an agency-client relationship. You’ll need to be thinking about where to find your next client, how to pitch,…
Top 4 Issues Designers Have With Developers (And How to Fix Them)
Designers and developers don’t always get along too well. They can have two different mindsets, backgrounds, and approaches to work, which commonly leads to not…
How To Build, Develop, and Ship a Project in 3 Weeks
Do you have a stellar idea, but a short time frame? Or maybe you just need a deadline to jump-start your minimum viable product (MVP)…
8 Key Technology Trends to Expect in 2017
It can sometimes feel like technology is evolving too fast to keep up. But peek into the industry a bit, and you can see some…
How (And Why) to Eliminate Recurring Meetings
In the US, there are 25 million meetings per day. Unproductive meetings costs companies more than $35 billion per year, and these meetings waste 15%…
6 UX Tools and Trends Creative Agencies Should Try in 2017
It doesn’t matter how much money and work you put into developing an amazing looking website or an app, if it doesn’t offer any value…
3 Traits That Separate Great Software Teams From Good Software Teams
A good software team can help you meet your digital needs, but might leave you wanting for more. A great software team anticipates the needs…
Should You Develop an Apple Watch App?
To create a watch app or not to create a watch app, that is the question. When you are thinking about digital design strategy it’s…
4 Tools to Create Functional Mockups Without Code Compared
Have you ever wondered why companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft invest millions of dollars in creating prototypes of products before sending them into production?…
3 Ways to Add Application Development to Your Agency Repertoire
Application development is becoming more important for your business every day. You don’t just need a website and team to build and develop it; having…
Getting Started With Open Source and GitHub
When Linus Torvalds first released the original version of Linux back in 1994 under the General Public License (GNU), he would’ve never even imagined how…
Make a Great First Impression with a New Agency Client
Successfully closing a deal with a client depends on how comfortable they feel with your agency. And it all starts with your first meeting with…
How To Keep Your Agency Team Skilled Up
Have you ever wondered why some companies get stuck in routines and stop developing? This could happen to your team. New trends and technologies are…
15+ Examples of Design Agency & Brand Style Guides
Have you ever considered developing a properly documented style guide to build your brand identity? Often times this question receive a negative answer. And don’t…
5 Steps to Creating an Awesome Design Agency Culture
Finding productivity advice online is easy. Just do a quick Google search for “productivity tips” and you’ll get over 38 million results with plenty of…
Hiring From Anywhere: Why You Should Think Distributed Team First
Buffer, the company behind the popular social media marketing tool, recently reached a special milestone as their team grew bigger. Now, the company gets powered…