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Boosting Efficiency and Profitability for Small Businesses with Custom Software

In an era where technology plays a crucial role in business operations, embracing custom software solutions has become a key differentiator for small businesses striving…

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Revolutionizing Dentistry: How Custom Software Can Improve Patient Care

In the grand mosaic of healthcare, each field contributes its unique set of challenges and opportunities. Among these, dentistry stands as a sector rich with…

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Yoga Studios Go Digital How Custom Software Helps Manage Memberships and Classes

As yoga studios around the world adjust to the digital era, the need for efficient management of memberships and classes becomes increasingly crucial. The advent…

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From Reservation to Review: How Restaurants Benefit from Software Solutions

In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, restaurants are constantly in search of innovative ways to enhance their customer experience, streamline operations, and increase…

Streamlining Automotive Repair with Custom Software Development

In an age where digital experiences are driving customer engagement and operational efficiency, the automotive repair industry stands to gain considerably from embracing custom software…

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How to Implement ElasticSearch on Your WordPress Site

When it comes to enhancing your WordPress site’s search functionality, ElasticSearch offers an excellent solution for providing faster, more accurate results. As a leading design…

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The Benefits of Using Agile Methodologies in Software Development

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, one element remains constant: change. Keeping up with this change requires a nimble, responsive approach. Enter Agile methodologies…

Top Tools for Project Management in Software Development

In the dynamic world of software development, efficient project management is not a luxury but a necessity. With tasks ranging from requirement gathering to deployment,…

How to Choose the Right Software Development Partner for Your Business

The digital landscape is an ever-changing realm, and for businesses aiming to make a mark, aligning with a skilled software development partner is critical. The…

The Role of UX Design in Software Development

Designing software is akin to crafting a symphony, where each instrument plays its part, and together, they create a masterpiece. The UX (User Experience) design…

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How Does Web Design Affect the Performance of Your Website?

The design of your website serves as the first impression for your visitors. An outdated or unappealing design can come across as unprofessional and negatively…

Will ChatGPT be the Snake That Eats Its Own Tail? An Analysis of AI-Generated Content and Its Impact on Future Training Data

As the world of artificial intelligence continues to advance, ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI, has garnered significant attention for its ability to…

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Re-launching Mixpanel (again)

2023 Mixpanel Website Launch In 2023, Mixpanel re-designed their website, which the Mayven Studios Team helped to build. It’s a super fast headless website with…

Test Driven Development for Today's Software Teams

TDD for today's engineering teams: Test Driven Development

Test-driven development (TDD) is a software development process that involves writing automated tests before writing the actual code. It is an approach that focuses on…

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Embracing Microservices Architecture for Large Enterprises: Key Insights and Benefits

As software development evolves, microservices architecture is becoming increasingly popular among large enterprises seeking to improve the efficiency and maintainability of their applications. Companies like…

Designing Effective REST APIs A Guide for Software Developers

Designing Effective REST APIs: A Guide for Software Developers

REST APIs have become increasingly popular for their simplicity and ease of use. At the heart of every REST API lies the concept of resources….

Designing APIs for Business

Unlocking Business Value Through APIs: A Business Analyst's Perspective

Understanding the importance of user stories in API development and focusing on user requirements is crucial for successful API projects. This article discusses various aspects…

The State of API design 2023

The state of API design in 2023

Introduction As software development continues to advance, APIs have become a crucial component in modern applications. APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, allow different software systems…

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How to build an eCommerce MVP

Getting your eCommerce business up and running can take time, and without the right strategies, growth can take too long. It’s important that you consider…

What is an MVP?

What is an MVP?

Success in business can be found in many ways, but not every strategy is going to work for every business. You need to consider your…

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Mobile first design: Why is it so important and what are its advantages?

What is mobile first design? Mobile first design is an approach to website and application design that prioritizes the mobile user experience over the desktop…

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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…

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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…

Best MVP Framework — Laravel PHP

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…

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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…

Building Software Remotely

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…

Core Web Vitals: How does it work?

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

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…

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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…

What is continuous deployment

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)…

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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…

How to hire good developers

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…

Digital Transformation as a Service

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

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…

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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 run a remote development team

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…

Benefits to agile software development

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…

What to buy for your software developer boyfriend

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…

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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 build a compelling brand story

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…

Using Personalization in your marketing strategies

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 developers?

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…

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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?

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

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

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…

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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

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?

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…

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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…

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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)…

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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…

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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….

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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….

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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…

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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…

Cool stuff we've done: Times Square Digital Digital Billboard

Mayven Studios Design Lightspeed Venture Partners Times Square Thanks for the fun collaboration, Lightspeed Team!

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…

Using a headless CMS for your next marketing website

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…

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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…

How and why to build an MVP with Laravel and Vue.js

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…

Vue.js is a great front-end development framework

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…

Small businesses as a growth strategy for software companies

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

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 and user interviews: Why they help your strategy

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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!

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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