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Notes on building websites and software, in plain English, for businesses and founders in Folkestone and across Kent.

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Featured Local Business 30 Jun 2026

5 Things to Check Before You Pay for a New Business Website

A practical checklist for small business owners in Folkestone and across Kent before paying a developer for a new website: ownership, hosting, mobile, SEO and support.

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MVPs
27 Jun 2026

What Is an MVP, and Why Two Weeks Is Enough to Test One

What an MVP actually is, why it doesn't need every feature you've imagined, and how a focused two-week software development sprint gets a real, testable product live fast.

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Web Dev
24 Jun 2026

Do You Actually Need a Web App, or Will a Website Do?

How to tell whether your idea needs a full web app or software product, or whether a simple website will actually do the job, before you spend money on the wrong build.

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Local Business
20 Jun 2026

How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business in Kent?

A plain-English breakdown of website pricing for small businesses in Folkestone and across Kent: what a one-page site costs, what ongoing packages include, and what actually moves the price.

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