Expert guides, practical tips and real-world stories from 25+ years of developing bespoke .NET web applications, mobile apps and digital solutions for UK SMEs.
3 Dec 2025
A practical guide explaining the dangers of “vibe coding” — where inexperienced developers guess their way through projects — and how it creates technical debt, security risks and long-term costs for SMEs.
1 Dec 2025
A practical 2025 comparison of leading AI API providers — OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok and others — with pros, cons, history and use case guidance.
24 Nov 2025
A practical 2025 guide for SMEs on adding AI chatbots to existing web apps. Learn where chatbots add real value, how to integrate them and what pitfalls to avoid.
17 Nov 2025
A practical guide explaining why SMEs should build dedicated customer portals in 2025. Improve communication, reduce admin and streamline operations with self-service tools.
10 Nov 2025
A practical guide explaining why SMEs should prioritise automated email workflows in 2025. Reduce admin, improve customer service and streamline operations with automation.
3 Nov 2025
A practical 2025 roadmap for migrating from WebForms to .NET Core. Learn how to plan the upgrade, avoid downtime and modernise your SME system safely and affordably.
27 Oct 2025
A step-by-step 2025 guide for SMEs on replacing paper forms with digital workflows. Learn how to streamline inspections, job sheets and compliance with modern web apps.
20 Oct 2025
A practical guide to why SME databases slow down over time. Learn the real causes of SQL performance issues and how to fix indexing, queries and data growth in 2025.
13 Oct 2025
A practical guide to offline-first Android apps for field engineers. Learn why SMEs should avoid cloud-only apps and how offline sync improves reliability and productivity.
6 Oct 2025
A practical 2025 guide to SQL Server performance tuning for SME web apps. Learn how indexing, query optimisation and modern best practices can speed up slow systems.
29 Sep 2025
Template platforms like Wix, Squarespace and Shopify are great for simple sites — but struggle with complex SME workflows. Here’s why bespoke systems often win in 2025.
22 Sep 2025
A practical 2025 guide to choosing the right web app for your SME. Learn when to use templates, SaaS tools or bespoke development, and how to avoid overpaying.
15 Sep 2025
A practical look at the hidden costs of running legacy ASP.NET WebForms apps. Learn how slow performance, downtime and tech debt drain SME budgets and why upgrading saves money.
8 Sep 2025
A clear guide for SMEs comparing .NET Core and ASP.NET WebForms. Learn performance differences, upgrade paths, costs, risks and the best approach for modernising.
1 Sep 2025
A clear, practical 2025 guide to modernising legacy ASP.NET WebForms systems. Learn upgrade paths, risks, performance wins and how SMEs can migrate safely to .NET Core.