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OdooHow long does an Odoo implementation take?A realistic Odoo implementation timeline: the phases, what speeds it up or slows it down, and how Speed Linx guarantees go-live within 90 days.Read article →
OdooWhat is Odoo? A plain-English guideWhat is Odoo? A plain-English guide to the open-source business software: what its apps do, Community vs Enterprise, hosting options and who it suits.Read article →
OdooWhy Odoo projects stallThe real reasons Odoo projects stall — unclear scope, over-customisation, messy data, weak hosting — and a practical plan to get yours live.Read article →Websites
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WebsitesWordPress vs Shopify for small businessesWordPress vs Shopify: an honest comparison of cost structure, control, selling features and upkeep, so a small business can pick the right platform.Read article →
WebsitesWhat a service-business website must includeA practical small business website checklist for service companies: what every page needs, what builds trust, and what turns visitors into calls.Read article →
WebsitesHow long does it take to launch an online store?Realistic timelines for launching a Shopify or WooCommerce store — what takes the time, what slows it down, and how to launch faster.Read article →Software & apps
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Software & appsWhat drives the cost of a mobile app?What really drives mobile app development cost: features, platforms, design, backend, integrations, security and upkeep — and how to keep scope in check.Read article →
Software & appsNative vs cross-platform appsNative vs cross platform app development explained: performance, device features, cost of upkeep and team skills — and how to choose for your project.Read article →
Software & appsWhich KPIs belong on a business dashboard?Which business dashboard KPIs matter: a short list per team, how to pick numbers that drive decisions, and the mistakes that make dashboards ignored.Read article →Hosting & servers
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Hosting & serversWhat is a VPS? Managed vs unmanagedWhat a VPS is, and managed vs unmanaged VPS compared: who handles updates, security, backups and fixes — and how to choose the right one.Read article →
Hosting & serversShared hosting vs VPS: which do you need?Shared hosting vs VPS compared: performance, security, control and cost — plus the clear signs it’s time to move your website or store up.Read article →
Hosting & serversHow to move your website to a new host without downtimeA step-by-step plan to migrate your website to a new host with no downtime: lower DNS TTL, copy and test, final sync, switch DNS, and keep email working.Read article →
SEOWhat does an SEO audit include?What a proper SEO audit covers — technical health, content, on-page, links, local and AI search — plus a checklist and how to act on the findings.Read article →
SEOTechnical SEO basics for small business websitesA plain-English technical SEO checklist for small business sites: crawling, indexing, sitemaps, redirects, HTTPS, speed, mobile and structured data.Read article →
SEOLocal SEO checklist for service businessesA practical local SEO checklist for plumbers, electricians, clinics and other service businesses: Google Business Profile, citations, reviews and pages.Read article →
GrowthCore Web Vitals explained in plain EnglishCore Web Vitals explained simply: what LCP, INP and CLS measure, Google’s “good” thresholds, how to check your scores and what usually fixes them.Read article →
GrowthEmail marketing automations every online store should haveThe email automations every online store should set up — welcome, abandoned cart, post-purchase, review, win-back — with timing and content tips.Read article →
GrowthSMS marketing: consent, timing and what to sendSMS marketing best practices: how to get proper consent, when to send, how often, what to say and how to handle opt-outs — without annoying customers.Read article →Have a question we haven’t answered?
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