Nearly half of US respondents to a recent survey plan to spend more online over the next 12 months, with eCommerce share of total US retail up from 15.1% market share in Q1 2023 to 15.6% market share by the end of 2023. For store owners and beginner entrepreneurs looking to launch or grow digital sales, it’s important to choose an eCommerce platform that supports your business goals. Your research into the top eCommerce platforms of 2024 likely brought you to BigCommerce and Shopify, two of the most recognized eCommerce platforms. BigCommerce and Shopify both help you build and manage online s ..read more

Are you thinking about launching a Progressive Web Application (PWA)? Progressive Web Apps are built using common languages such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript, which allow software to deliver all its functionality through the web. This provides the same experience as a platform-specific app without the need to create specific versions for iOS, Android, or desktop operating systems. PWAs typically make the software easier and less costly to build and maintain, since the app is governed by a single code base. Plus, it’s likely to increase user engagement since users can access a PWA with a web br ..read more

The eCommerce marketplace is growing rapidly, expected to reach $6.3 trillion in global sales in 2024. Helping power that shift to online sales are eCommerce platforms like BigCommerce and Magento (now Adobe Commerce), two enterprise-level full-featured e-commerce content management system (CMS) platforms specifically designed with capabilities for larger and global organizations. The main difference between BigCommerce and Magento (Adobe Commerce) is in format, with BigCommerce available as software-as-a-service (Saas) while Magento can be self-hosted (Magento Open Source or Adobe Commerce On ..read more

Software driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has surged in popularity due to recent advances in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and other AI technologies, such as Deep Learning. Thanks to all the press AI applications have been getting following recent advances and the popularization of ChatGPT, AI app development companies have rushed to add AI development services to their offerings. With this in mind, how can you be sure they know what they’re doing when it comes to building AI products? To guide you in your search, we’ve compiled this list of 10 top AI develo ..read more

In today’s digital world, companies leverage technology to stay ahead of the competition. A well-optimized technology stack for a product not only enhances productivity, efficiency, and security, but also enables them to offer innovative solutions that align with ever-evolving market demands. Technology Stack Ecosystem: Before diving into specific recommendations, it’s crucial to understand what a tech stack is. A tech stack, short for technology stack, refers to a combination of software tools, programming languages, frameworks, and infrastructures used to build and run a web or mobile applic ..read more

We’ve reached a powerful turning point in the development of Artificial Intelligence, where the technology is so powerful and accessible that businesses large and small are engaging it for a vast array of use cases, from Machine Learning in EdTech to AI in the airline industry. Non-technical companies and even legacy retailers are improving productivity, analyzing data, predicting market demand, managing supply chains, and transforming the retail shopping experience with AI. And with all the buzz around AI, you may wonder how to use it in internal and customer-facing applications. We wrote thi ..read more

Education Technology (EdTech) is a burgeoning field that has shown steady growth in recent years, along with a promising future. With a $166.7 billion EdTech market cap at the time of publication, EdTech is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 9.48% over the next five years, reaching $239.3 billion. If you’re interested in developing an EdTech app, we wrote this blog for you. Having developed quite a few EdTech apps ourselves, we have a strong grasp of the market, its demands, common features, and the challenges you’ll face. This app will give you a fundamental understanding of EdTech ..read more

Software as a Service (SaaS) is currently a $3 trillion industry, and a recent report from McKinsey suggests the total market cap could surge to $10 trillion by the end of the decade. With such an impressive growth rate, it’s no surprise that many startups want to enter the SaaS market. Of course, that also means competition is fierce. If you want to be one of those SaaS startups that ultimately thrives, you’ll need to tackle product design, development, and marketing with a clear, informed strategy. This blog post outlines 10 actionable steps you can take to build and launch a SaaS product, b ..read more

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has transformed the way businesses manage leads and client relationships throughout the customer journey. A study from Salesforce found that in many organizations, as much as 50% of sales efforts are spent chasing down leads that never convert. By taking a strategic approach to managing leads and customer interactions, you optimize conversions, nurture relationships, analyze customer data, and boost your bottom line. Yes, CRM software helps improve the customer experience and increase profits, but perhaps you’ve reached a crossroads in your busin ..read more

The cost of new product development is between $20,000 and $100,000 or more—which is quite the range, we know! That wide chasm exists because different software products vary considerably in terms of complexity, with more complex, feature-rich products requiring additional expertise and labor. The good news is that once you’ve nailed down your product idea and identified the functionality you want to achieve, you can narrow down your projected development and design costs to accurately estimate the total cost. This blog post will not only help you estimate costs. It will provide tips for reduc ..read more