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The Founder Factor 6 min read

Adaptive Clothing Trailblazer Brenda Wilton on Perfecting Your Pitch

Written by Caroline Jennings, Apr 9, 2021

Brenda Wilton, Founder of Authored Apparel, gives insight on perfecting your startup's pitch and marketing language.

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Mobile Apps 7 min read

7 Steps to Plan Your Mobile App Design, Build, and Launch

Written by Keith Shields, Mar 23, 2021

When it comes to launching your first mobile app there is a lot to consider. Follow these steps to take your mobile app idea from design to market.

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Startup Stories 5 min read

Eric Kunisawa, Founder of Grappos, Shares His Successful Bootstrapped Journey

Written by Laura MacPherson, Mar 17, 2021

Eric Kunisawa, Founder of Grappos, shares his insights and lessons learned from boostrapping his company from launch to huge success.

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Mobile Apps 8 min read

Mobile App vs. Web App vs. Website: Which Should You Build?

Written by Keith Shields, Mar 16, 2021

We interact with various types of apps, but we don’t often consider the formats. We compare mobile apps, web apps, and websites so you can make the right choice for your business.

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Mobile Apps 6 min read

Web Developer vs. Web Designer: What’s the Difference?

Written by Keith Shields, Feb 16, 2021

It’s easy to get confused between what a web developer is and what a web designer is. We're comparing the roles of web developers and web designer, so you can figure out which one you need for your project.

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The Founder Factor 5 min read

Phil Yanov on Hosting 605 Tech Meetups in the Southeast

Written by Caroline Jennings, Jan 15, 2021

Phil Yanov is a professional network builder in the Southeast, the mastermind behind Tech After Five events.

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The Founder Factor 5 min read

Zach Eikenberry on Pursuing Radical Ideas

Written by Caroline Jennings, Dec 14, 2020

Zach Eikenberry is a founder of NEXT High School, a public charter school in Greenville SC. Learn about Zach's passion for pursuing radical ideas.

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News 2 min read

Designli Named a Top 1000 Services Company Worldwide in 2020 by Clutch

Written by Keith Shields, Dec 10, 2020

Designli has been named a Top 1000 Services Company Worldwide by Clutch, an independent reviews platform. See our client reviews and ratings.

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Mobile Apps 6 min read

What is App Gamification? Its Benefits, Plus 3 Top Examples

Written by Keith Shields, Dec 10, 2020

App gamification is a powerful tool in your arsenal to acquire, engage, and retain users. Learn more about the benefits of app gamification.

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The Founder Factor 5 min read

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builder, John Moore, on Achieving Enlightened Self-Interest

Written by Caroline Jennings, Nov 25, 2020

John Moore, an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem builder in Greenville, South Carolina, is interviewed for his thoughts on community building.

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Mobile Apps 9 min read

What is a User Story and How do You Write One?

Written by Keith Shields, Nov 16, 2020

User stories are simple and rewarding tools for software and app development that focus on meeting users’ needs while providing the greatest business value. Here's what you need to know to create good user story that helps your team, product owners,and benefits the end-users.

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Mobile Apps 7 min read

How to Successfully Submit Your App to the App Store

Written by Keith Shields, Nov 10, 2020

Creating a new app is exciting! Here's what you need to know about the App Store, the review process, and how to submit an app for approval.

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Mobile Apps 6 min read

Launching Your App on iOS or Android: Which is Best?

Written by Keith Shields, Oct 21, 2020

Once you decide to build an app, you have a choice to make: develop for iOS or Android? But which is best? Many factors can impact your decision, including market, cost, and device functionality. Here’s what you need to know about launching your app on iOS or Android.

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