Keith Shields

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Chatbot vs AI Agent: What’s the Real Difference and How You Can Take Advantage

Nearly every SaaS product in 2025 is either adopting AI or planning to do so. But here’s the catch: not all “AI features” are built the same, and not every team knows the difference.

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How to Define Your MVP’s Core Features: A Step-by-Step Guide for Startups

In 2025, building an MVP looks very different from just a few years ago. Founders now have access to AI-assisted tools, rapid prototyping platforms,...

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Avoiding Tech Debt: How Designli Builds for Long-Term Scalability

Every startup moves fast; it’s part of their DNA. Founders feel pressure to launch early, impress investors, and capture market share before...

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MVP Funding Explained: Strategies for Startup Growth and Investment

Nearly half of businesses close within their first five years. In 2025, the funding landscape has only gotten tougher. Venture capital firms are...

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7 Great SaaS MVP Examples (and What Founders Can Learn From Them)

In SaaS, your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) isn’t meant to be perfect; it’s meant to be proven. An MVP is the leanest version of your product that...

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Win Investment and Buy-In: Pitch Your Idea with an Interactive Prototype

If a picture is worth a thousand words, an interactive prototype is worth a million-dollar investment. These clickable mockups bridge the gap between...

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The Risks of Building Without Validation: Designli’s Scalable Development Approach

Jumping straight into custom software development without validating your idea is one of the most common and costly mistakes founders make. It feels...

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Adopting SaaS vs. Custom Software Development: Everything Founders Need to Know Before Building

Frustrated with SaaS tools that don’t quite fit your workflows? Wondering if building a custom solution might be the better path? For SaaS founders...

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4 Best Software Development Methodologies: Which Is Right for You?

For any software development project to succeed, it needs the right software development methodology behind it. The challenge? There are plenty of...

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Should You Build an MVP App? Pros and Cons, and When It Makes Sense

Building a minimum viable product (MVP) is a proven strategy for SaaS startups and early-stage founders. It allows you to launch faster, minimize...

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How to Start a SaaS Company in 2025 as a Non-Technical Founder

The SaaS business model remains one of the most attractive for founders and investors in 2025. With predictable, recurring revenue and high...

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App Scalability: What Is It and How Does It Impact SaaS Business Growth

Achieving sustainable business growth requires applications that can adapt and scale as demands increase. The solution? Scalability. Scalable apps...

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Tech Stack for Your SaaS Product

Overwhelmed by the Tech Stack Maze? Avoid Costly Mistakes & Build a Foundation for Success

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