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Top IaaS Providers Compared: AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud for Business

Practical comparison of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for non-technical business owners. Understand pricing, strengths, and which IaaS provider fits your needs without the technical jargon.

Cloud and Hosting

Private vs Public Cloud: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Clear comparison of private and public cloud for business owners. Understand the real differences in cost, control, and compliance—and when each makes sense for small and medium businesses.

Dec 8, 2025

Developer Relationships

How to Judge Your Dev Team's Work When You Can't Read Code

You can't read code, but you can judge the process. Learn the 6-signal framework for evaluating your dev team: rollback capability, testing discipline, deployment frequency, lead time, trade-off transparency, and failure handling. Based on Google's DORA research into delivery performance, reliability, and risk.

Dec 7, 2025

Technology Strategy

When No-Code Becomes a Trap: Exit Strategies Before the Bill Comes Due

No-code is a high-interest loan on your tech stack. Learn to recognize the ceiling before you hit it, understand the hidden costs of platform dependency, and build an exit strategy that doesn't require a €100K rewrite. Research-backed guidance for non-technical founders who built on Bubble, Webflow, or similar platforms.

Nov 30, 2025

Infrastructure Management

How to Evaluate Server Management Companies (When You're Not Technical)

Learn how to evaluate server management proposals and avoid common pitfalls when choosing a provider. A practical guide for non-technical business owners.

Nov 18, 2025

Email and Deliverability

One-Click Unsubscribe for Email Marketing: What SMEs Need to Know (Gmail/Yahoo Requirement)

Gmail and Yahoo require one-click unsubscribe for bulk email senders. Find out if your email service handles this automatically or if you need a developer.

Nov 17, 2025

Business Technology

Does NIS2 Apply to Your Company? Quick Self-Assessment & Decision Guide

Quick decision tree to determine if your EU company is covered by NIS2. Check size thresholds, sector coverage, and what to do if you're affected.

Nov 14, 2025

Email and Deliverability

How to Set Up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: Step-by-Step Email Authentication Guide

Complete step-by-step guide to setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for email authentication. Required by Gmail, Yahoo, and Microsoft Outlook for bulk senders. Practical examples with DNS records, troubleshooting, and validation tools.

Nov 11, 2025

Business Technology

NIS2 Directive Explained: What EU Cybersecurity Rules Mean for Your Small Company (2025 Reality Check)

The EU NIS2 Directive brings mandatory cybersecurity requirements for medium and large companies. Learn who's actually affected, what the 10 minimum measures require, realistic implementation steps, and whether your small business needs to comply—explained without the compliance jargon.

Nov 7, 2025

Email and Deliverability

Why Your Business Emails Are About to Stop Landing in Inboxes (Gmail/Yahoo 2025 Requirements Explained)

Gmail and Yahoo are rejecting emails that don't meet new authentication standards. Learn what changed in 2024-2025, why your marketing emails might be silently failing, and how to fix SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and one-click unsubscribe before you lose customers.

Nov 3, 2025

Developer Relationships

Do You Need Source Code Escrow? (Probably Not, But Here's When You Do)

Source code escrow sounds important, but most small businesses don't need it. Learn when escrow actually makes sense, what it costs, and simpler alternatives that solve the same problem for less money.

Oct 23, 2025

Cloud and Hosting

What Is Cloud Containerization? A Plain-English Explanation

A non-technical explanation of containers, Docker, and Kubernetes. Learn what containerization means for your business, when it matters, and when your developer might be overcomplicating things.

Oct 8, 2025

SEO and Performance

Does a Perfect PageSpeed Score Actually Matter? The Real Business Impact of Core Web Vitals

What's the real business impact of achieving a 95-100 PageSpeed score and passing Core Web Vitals? Data-backed analysis of conversion rates, revenue, SEO rankings, and when 'good enough' beats chasing perfection. Practical guide for non-technical decision makers.

Sep 18, 2025

Developer Relationships

How to Take Back Control: The Complete Website Ownership Transfer Checklist

Step-by-step guide to transferring website ownership from your developer or agency. Covers domains, hosting, code repositories, email, analytics, and third-party services. Avoid common traps and ensure you truly own your digital assets.

Aug 14, 2025

Infrastructure Management

Why the 3-2-1 Backup Rule Still Works (And What To Add in 2026)

The 3-2-1 backup rule has been used for 15+ years because the principles are timeless: redundancy, diversity, and isolation eliminate single points of failure. Learn why major backup vendors still treat it as a foundational pattern, what makes it work, and two modern enhancements worth considering.

Jul 7, 2025

Cloud and Hosting

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS Explained: A Non-Technical Guide to Cloud Computing Models

Plain-English explanation of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS for business owners. Learn the difference between cloud computing models, when to use each, and how to avoid overpaying for services you don't need.

Jun 24, 2025

Infrastructure Management

Why Your Backups Will Fail When You Need Them Most (And How to Know Before Disaster Strikes)

34% of companies can't restore their data when disaster strikes. Learn why backups fail, the 4 types of silent backup failures costing businesses millions, and how to test your backups before ransomware or hardware failure forces you to find out the hard way.

Jun 7, 2025

Cloud and Hosting

Cloud Migration Checklist: The Non-Technical Founder's Guide to Moving Without Disaster

A practical cloud migration checklist for business owners who aren't technical. Covers planning, vendor selection, hidden costs, common challenges, and how to avoid the disasters that derail most migrations.

May 20, 2025

Website Operations

DNSSEC and CDNs: Do You Actually Need Them? (And What They Cost You If You Don't)

Your scanner says 'No DNSSEC' and you're not sure if that's a problem. Learn what DNSSEC and CDNs actually do, when you need them, when you don't, and what they cost in plain English—no jargon.

May 1, 2025

SEO and Performance

Is Your Site Actually Slow or Is Your Developer Making Excuses?

Your developer says your site is fast enough, but customers complain it's slow. Learn how to measure real website speed, cut through common developer excuses, and get objective data. Includes free speed testing and what 'fast enough' actually means for conversions.

Apr 19, 2025

Business Technology

How Much Should an SME or Startup Website Cost in 2025? DIY Builders vs Static vs Dynamic

What should SMEs and startups actually pay for a website in 2025? Complete cost breakdown comparing DIY builders, static sites, and dynamic platforms—with 3-year total cost of ownership analysis.

Mar 15, 2025

Website Operations

8 Website Problems Your Developer Isn't Mentioning (And Why They're Staying Quiet)

Your developer isn't hiding problems on purpose—but critical infrastructure issues pile up silently. Learn the 8 most common website problems developers don't mention: SSL certificates expiring, untested backups, slow performance, security updates, no monitoring, broken mobile experience, rising hosting costs, and infrastructure ownership gaps. Includes how to start the conversation and what to ask.

Mar 9, 2025

Website Operations

Static vs Dynamic Websites for Small Businesses: How to Choose in 2025

Choosing between static and dynamic websites for your small business? Learn the real differences in cost, speed, security, and maintenance—plus a simple decision framework to pick the right option.

Mar 1, 2025

Cloud and Hosting

The Hidden Costs of Cloud: How to Optimize Your AWS, Azure, or GCP Spending

Complete guide to cloud cost optimization for small businesses. Learn how to reduce AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud spending by 20-40% through practical strategies including reserved instances, auto-scaling, right-sizing, and eliminating orphaned resources. Includes tools, monthly review checklist, and expert tips.

Feb 22, 2025

Developer Relationships

50 Questions Every Non-Technical Founder Should Ask Their Developer (Copy/Paste Ready)

Copy/paste ready checklist of 50 infrastructure questions organized by topic: security, performance, costs, reliability, monitoring, mobile, scalability, documentation, and compliance. Learn what to ask your developer to uncover hidden risks.

Jan 23, 2025

Cloud and Hosting

Architecting Robust Cloud Infrastructure: A Step-by-Step Guide

Explore designing resilient and scalable cloud infrastructures. Understand business needs, choose the right services, and prepare for challenges.

Aug 22, 2023

Website Operations

The importance of website load testing

Unlock the power of load testing to optimize your web app. Learn key strategies and tools to diagnose and fix potential issues for a seamless user experience.

Aug 22, 2023

Website Operations

Optimizing WordPress: Managed Servers for High Traffic Websites

Boost your high-traffic WordPress site with managed server solutions! Enhance performance, ensure scalability, and focus on growth.

Aug 20, 2023

Cloud and Hosting

Unlocking Cost Benefits: How Terraform Enhances Cloud Infrastructure

Unlock the cost benefits of Terraform to enhance your cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Aug 19, 2023

Infrastructure Management

Choosing a Reliable Linux Server Administrator for Small Businesses

Explore tips on finding a competent Linux server administrator for small businesses, understand their roles and benefits, and learn about potential companies offering these services.

Aug 7, 2023

Infrastructure Management

Easily deploy a peer to peer secure VPN network

It's never been easier to deploy your own secure peer-to-peer VPN network between your devices

Jan 21, 2023

Website Operations

What Is a Static Website? Simple Explanation for Small Businesses (2025)

Clear explanation of what static websites are, how they differ from dynamic sites, and when they make sense for small businesses. No jargon, just practical guidance.

Sep 27, 2022