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What is Software as a Service (SaaS) and how does it work?

As more and more businesses move to the cloud, Software as a Service (SaaS) is becoming an increasingly popular way to deliver software. SaaS is a software delivery model where applications are hosted by the provider and made available to customers over the internet. Customers can access and use the application, typically through a web browser (desktop and mobile), while the provider manages the infrastructure and security.

Jackson In Articles, Development, Innovation

Why you should consider building an MVP

An MVP is a small version of your product that you can use to test your idea and get user feedback. It's important to remember that the MVP isn't a finished product; it's just meant to help you validate your idea. So start by figuring out what the core features of your product are and then build a simple version of those features. Once you have your MVP, reach out to potential users and get their feedback. Based on that feedback, you can decide whether or not to continue developing your product.

Jackson In Advice, Articles, Development, Nightmare Websites

How to spot lousy website design before it’s too late

Web designers, developers and website owners can frustrate their visitors by not paying attention to the little details. Some of the biggest offenders are websites with slow page loading times, hidden links, intrusive ads and confusing navigation. By creating a bad user experience, these sites are driving people away in droves.

Jackson In Updates

Why We’re Moving Away from Ownership and Towards Subscriptions

Leasing? Renting? Subscriptions? In this article, I will explore why we've made this shift from ownership, i.e. buying a website, to leasing: a subscription-based model, and the pros and cons of this new way of working.

Jackson In Advice, Development

What is WordPress and why should you use it?

We love WordPress. WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that helps you create a website or blog from scratch or improve an existing website. It's one of the most popular CMSs today, and it's free and open source.

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Why Consider Riselabs for Your Next Web Development Project

Hiring a web developer can be expensive and time-consuming. You have to post the job; review resumes, interview candidates, and then hope they stick around for more than a few months. Huff - who has the time? Consider before hiring Riselabs for your next web development project.

Jackson In Automation, Business Tools, Innovation

3 Signs you need to update your legacy software

Perhaps more than ever, businesses have come to appreciate the need to embrace digital transformation and update their systems so that they work for the company, instead of the other way around.

Jackson In Articles, Business Tools, Innovation,

Directory Sites: What they are, and some of our favourites

With the rise in popularity of sites like AirBnB, Just Eat, and Expedia, it’s hard to imagine life without these online one-stop-shops that offer convenient and user-friendly services.

Jackson In Articles, Business Tools

Riselabs Mutual NDA for sharing ideas

We appreciate that you might be sat on the next big thing. Bubbling away in your head, scribbled down on notes and perfectly articulated in a business plan might be the next Deliveroo, Lynda.com or PayPal. And to talk about that idea openly, with a complete stranger, is quite worrying. That's why we've created the Riselabs mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement that we're happy to sign before you tell us too much about your great idea. Of course, we will always protect your idea and anything you tell Riselabs is always treated as confidential - but we understand that our word might…

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Is Your Website Performance Good Enough?

The importance of a good website can not be understated when trying to appeal to your target market. So, what should you look at to evaluate whether your website's performance is enough? (more…)

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