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5 Actionable Tips to Progress As a Thriving Software Engineer

It’s no rocket science - becoming a software engineer these days is akin to strapping yourself a jetpack. Up, up and away towards a limitless future. Payscale reported that an average software engineer earns about 92,000 USD yearly. And that amount is increasing since the demand for competent engineers is still growing. But taking up the course and graduating isn’t a guarantee towards success, and this holds true to any profession. One has to establish habits, create opportunities and, most importantly, work hard. Here are the 5 tips every fresh software engineer must know to thrive in the industry. 1.… Continue Reading
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18 Reasons Website Maintenance and Planned Updates Are Important

As 95% of our development business revolves around WordPress retainers, the topic of ongoing updates and recurring contracts comes up during every presales call. Working with clients who switch agencies is easier (as they already understand the benefits of a technical partnership), but site rebuilds are often a challenge in that department. And the most common question is: "Why do I need to pay for maintenance once our new site is live?" While there are plenty of excuses not to keep your project up to date, my favorite analogy is derived from the automotive industry. You don't buy a car… Continue Reading
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Key Factors To Consider When Recruiting Front-End Web Developers

If I have to classify the factors that we consider while recruiting front-end web developers, I would break them down into several categories. Different Categories Considered in Hiring 1. Skills The "skills" factor is the amount of know-how you possess, your portfolio, and being able to solve different problems. Depending on the complexity of the job, some people are expected to be merely programmers, while others have to be engineers. Being able to slice a PSD may be handy for smaller agencies, but there are other skills involved for larger projects - from working with various libraries, grids, to automating your dependencies… Continue Reading