Perhaps you have a great idea for a new online business and your looking to get this built out and ready to roll. What is the secret sauce in getting results and having a successful SaaS product? Well first you need a team behind you that has worked extensively with start ups for many years....
Using Wireframes to help streamline business processes
Wireframes are agile simple sketches of your software build showing all elements such as menus, lists and page content and its proposed layout and functionality. A wireframe is can demonstrate a complex aspect of software build such as scheduling component or a 10 step process either way it...
Branding is one of the most important aspects of marketing as it is what conveys a company’s identity. By conveying clear and consistent branding, your company will be well on its way to creating strong marketing...
When developing a new website that has a payment gateway for selling products or software as a service there is a fine balance of having business logic matched with the ultimate user experience. By this having a very clear idea of the revenue stream and it’s fine components (packages,...
Artificial intelligence with in weapon systems is serious concern amongst some of the brightest minds of our time with many strongly apposed to this type of advancement in technology. With people like Stephen Hawking, Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk along with 1000's of other notable...
Open source software has provided us some of the best operating systems, advancements in coding engines and a amazing array of different software systems. It has also allowed people to collaborate all over the world on software projects to help make better software. One thing that is often over...
Designing the right website for your business video
Building a good website starts with first understanding your customers/personas and what they expect from you and your website. By understanding what typical websites the visit, why they would visit your site over your competitors and the type of technology they typically engage with we can...
Making sure your software and systems are secure is key. To know software security you need to be able to understand how to break it. Having built secure systems for banking, military and business Red Cherry has a...
Bringing a common understanding between the client and the developer
Bringing user journeys and information architecture into new system builds helps to demonstrate the system from a user flow and helps scope out all functionality for all parties (designers, Read Full Entry >>
Crowdsourcing can help you take your business or idea from zero to hero!
Have you ever had a good idea but needed funding or other people to help you get it kick started? Then you should look into something called crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing is the process of obtaining information, input, or funding by enlisting the services of a large group of people, paid or...
In todays mobile dominant world, it is increasingly important to focus on mobile development, as well as cross-platform compatibility, when developing new apps. One of the main issues with mobile and cross-platform development is that it is very time consuming and costly. In order to...
When starting a new design project, it is very important to create a clear style guide that you and your team can follow throughout the design phase. To do this, people in the design industry often use a tool called mood boards. A mood board is a...
Keeping passwords safe is a very simple thing to do but it's one the first pitfalls of common security breeches on someone's machine. Many people keep unencrypted passwords in notepad or files this is a big security risk as if any malware is to get on your machine it will find these...
Using open source platforms provide a vast amount of elegantly built technology but they need to be kept up to date, monitored and understood. Knowing how to update your Wordpress or Magento build while keeping all the modules and plugins updated is key to your websites security,...
So why does Pinterest have a higher ratio of female users
Have you ever wondered who exactly uses social media websites? Well, if you haven’t and you think you already know the answer, you may be surprised by some recent findings. When you think about social media and...
We all have an idea in for an app, website or business. But have you really looked at the competitive landscape and taken a look at who is out there. Has any other website or app accomplished what your vision entails? Have you really though about what it is that your service will provide? If you...
UI or UX designer even wondered what the difference was
Have you ever heard someone talking about a UI or UX designer and wondered what the difference was? Well, for starters, some people would argue that there is no difference at all; but the truth is, they’re wrong....
The countdown is on for the release of Apple’s latest device. Apple is launching the new Apple Watch as of April 24 with pre-orders starting on April 10th. The new Apple watch will be available in three different styles, Watch Sport, Watch, and Watch Edition, all coming in two...
When starting a new business, or coming up with a new business plan, it is always a good idea to conduct a market assessment to help you evaluate aspects of your target market. A market assessment will give you key...
Creating a clear, cohesive, visual brand identity in todays market is crucial, especially with the amount of advertising that is thrown in our faces on a daily basis. Lets face it, we’re human. We are programmed to judge a book by its cover. Before we even begin to read...
With many large system there can be many touch points, process flows, pages and use cases. Using a information architecture not only allows you to see 1000 foot overview of a project but also allows you review each...
With a ecommerce customers typical conversion rate around %2 what do you do about the other 98% of customers that leave your website? Remarketing allows you to keep in front of all your customers after they leave your website. Have ad reach across the web, Facebook and Twitter allows you to show...
The importance of optimizing your website’s speed is more important now that ever before. When your website loads faster, you will not only increase your websites usability, but you will also increase your...
Using Google is a common practice for most people today. Search engine optimization allows us to rank your website for specific keywords that someone might use to find your service or product. This needs to start with a Read Full Entry >>
Experience mapping is a great tool to help describe a customer experience through an existing service. Not only can a experience map identify major pain points but also help dramatically improve services and Read Full Entry >>
How UX Insights Early On Help Build Better Software
Having an agile approach to software design allows for better software builds with engaging user experiences that are innovative and push the boundaries of the technology world. Using an array of different UX methodologies allows Red Cherry...