FAQs
Clear answers to your questions about technology, the web, and digital innovation.
Technology can be complex, but finding answers doesn’t have to be. Our FAQ page tackles the most common questions about the internet, digital tools, and how technology shapes our world. Whether you’re curious about web development, cybersecurity, or the latest tech trends, we’ve got you covered. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help simplify the digital landscape.
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Are there any drawbacks to cloud hosting?
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Yes, there will always be some risks associated with any hosting option….
Are there differences in application architecture that are important for the cloud?
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It is important to build applications and workloads specifically for the cloud….
Can I migrate from my custom application to a SaaS offering?
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This can’t be definitively answered in a short Q&A but it’s absolutely…
How can I improve the performance of my application?
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There are several primary reasons that applications perform poorly, and in some…
How do I avoid digital strategy pitfalls?
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Like any strategy, there are more ways to find pitfalls than success….
How do I build a WordPress eCommerce website?
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There are two strategies to build eCommerce into your existing WordPress site….
How do I calculate the ROI of a custom-built application?
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The first step to calculating the ROI is determining what the investment…
How do I create, organize, and write a digital strategy?
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Nearly every time, good execution outperforms good ideas. For the most effective…
How do I evaluate a managed application service provider?
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The first step in evaluation is to figure out what you need….
How do I find out what eCommerce platform a site is using?
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There are a couple different ways to determine the technologies a site…
How do I improve my digital strategy?
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The first step to improving your digital strategy is understanding what’s not…
How do I know if I need a custom application developed?
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While developing custom applications is expensive, the payback can be huge when…
How do I know when it’s time to modernize or rewrite my application?
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No matter how well-written your application is, you will need to refactor…
How do I start an eCommerce business?
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The most important thing to consider is your competitive advantage over others…
How does digital transformation help blue ocean strategy?
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If both blue ocean strategy and digital transformation strategy exist; the blue…
How long does it take to design a website?
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Time and cost are closely related. You might first read, how much…
How much does a digital strategy cost?
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Here is a short answer: Digital strategy can be created internally or…
How much does custom eCommerce cost?
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A custom eCommerce store could cost anywhere from $12,000/year to millions. Variable…
How much does web development cost?
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Web development can vary from a few hundred to millions of dollars…
How much is a professionally designed website?
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The costs for the development from a professional web design company, more…
If I find an existing application that does some or most of what I want, but not everything, what do I do?
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This can be a difficult decision. In your mind you want to…
Should I hire development resources or outsource application development?
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Ask yourself a few simple questions. Do you know how to hire…
Should I move my application to the cloud?
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The answer is ‘probably yes’. There aren’t many reasons for an application…
Should you build your own website or hire someone?
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The answer to this question really depends on what the purpose of…
What are some things to avoid when building a new web application?
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There are lots of things to avoid when building a web application;…
What are the benefits of DevOps?
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DevOps is a combination of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools. This methodology…
What is an eCommerce platform?
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An eCommerce platform is software that online businesses use to build functions…
What is bootstrap in web development?
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Bootstrap is a framework used in front-end development to save time, specifically…
What is Digital Strategy?
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Digital strategy, digital marketing strategy, and digital transformation strategy are separate things…
What is Digital Transformation Strategy?
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One of the interesting things about Digital Transformation is everyone seems to…
What is front end vs. back end development?
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As web development evolved, it separated into logical specialization: front end web…
What is full stack web development?
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Full stack web development as a term evolved due to the separation…
What is JavaScript used for in web development?
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Historically speaking, JavaScript was only commonly but sparingly used in web development….
What is Magento eCommerce?
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Magento is an increasingly popular eCommerce platform. It is written in PHP…
What is PHP web development?
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PHP is a back end language primarily used for custom applications, content…
What is React web development?
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React is a popular JavaScript library. It is primarily used for building…
What is the best programming language for web development?
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If there was one “best” programming language, then everything else would be…
What is the best way to become a web developer?
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We get lots of questions from university students working on projects –…
What is the best web development framework?
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Many people commonly ask “what is a framework in web development?” Web…
What is the difference between eCommerce and eBusiness?
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Because people like to define these terms to suit their purposes, there…
What is web design and development?
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People often lump web design and development together, so what’s the difference?…
What language should I use to write my custom web application?
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We recommend sticking to .NET, JavaScript, PHP, Python, and Go. These languages…
What’s the benefit of hosting in the cloud vs. traditional options?
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Reasons not to host in the cloud are few and far between….
Where should my application be hosted?
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There are many different options for hosting, but most applications would do…
Why is having a digital strategy important?
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Digital strategy is important because there are few sectors technology won’t ultimately…