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Plain advice for founders on planning, building and launching apps and websites: costs, Flutter, UX, validation and getting to market.
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How to find an app developer for your startup
How to find an app developer for your startup: where to look, what UK developers charge, questions to ask, red flags, and how to compare quotes fairly.
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The MVP development process: 6 steps to build faster and spend less
The MVP development process in 6 steps: find the riskiest assumption, cut the scope, prototype, build, release to testers and measure. With UK costs.
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Mobile app design: 10 best practices, with good and bad examples
Mobile app design best practices for founders: one task per screen, thumb-friendly controls, readable text, short onboarding, with good and bad examples.
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UX vs UI: what's the difference, and what does your website need?
UX vs UI explained simply: what each means, how they differ, examples of good and bad design, and what a founder needs for a website or app.
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What is a landing page? Examples of what works and what doesn't
What is a landing page, how is it different from a homepage or website, and what makes a good one? Clear examples of what works and what doesn't.
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How to put an app on the App Store and Google Play
How to put an app on the App Store and Google Play in 2026: accounts, costs, screenshots, review times, and the testing rules to plan for before launch.
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How to increase app downloads: App Store optimisation for founders
How to increase app downloads with App Store optimisation: names, keywords, screenshots, ratings and featuring, plus the marketing that helps new apps.
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How much does it cost to make an app in the UK?
How much does it cost to make an app in the UK? 2026 day rates, what pushes the price up, running costs, and how to keep your first version affordable.
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How to check if your app idea exists, and what to do next
How to check if your app idea exists in 5 searches, why a competitor is often good news, and how to test demand before you spend money building.
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Flutter vs React Native: which should your startup choose?
Flutter vs React Native compared for founders: how each works, UK day rates, which big apps use them, and a simple way to choose for your first app.
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Cross platform vs native apps: which should you build?
Cross platform vs native app development explained for founders: what each means, UK day rates, when native is worth it, and how to decide.
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How to protect an app idea in the UK
How to protect an app idea in the UK: what the law does and doesn't cover, NDAs, owning your code, trade marks and patents, and what to do first.
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How do apps make money? 7 models, with real numbers
How do apps make money? The 7 main models, from subscriptions to ads and commission, with 2026 store fees and real figures to help you choose one.
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I have an app idea but no money: where do I start?
I have an app idea where do I start? A step-by-step plan for founders with no budget: validate it, prototype it, then fund and build a first version.
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How to create an app: a step-by-step guide for founders
How to create an app in 8 steps, from checking the idea to launching on the App Store and Google Play, with 2026 fees, testing rules and timelines.
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App vs website: which should your business build first?
App vs website for a new business: how UK adults go online, what each costs, when an app is worth it, and a simple way to decide what to build first.
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