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Supabase pricing explained for startup founders: plans, usage costs and worked examples for an MVP, early-traction app and scaling SaaS. See how to avoid bill shocks.
Mobile app launch checklist: 12 steps covering store requirements, QA, analytics and post-launch support so your release day stays calm. See how.
Cross platform app development explained in plain English: how one React Native codebase serves iOS and Android, and what to ask a partner first.
How much does it cost to build a website in the UK and Europe in 2026? See agency price ranges, cost drivers, running costs and how to compare quotes.
Slow website losing customers? Learn the diagnostic steps UK and European SMBs use to find the real cause and decide between a fix, rebuild, or redesign.
SaaS platform tech stack choices explained in plain language: why React, Next.js, Node.js and Supabase fit most founders, and what to ask before you build.
This post compares the tradeoffs of buying off-the-shelf software against commissioning a custom web app, covering cost, flexibility, and long-term scalability. It's aimed at SMBs and enterprises weighing whether custom software development is worth the investment.
A rundown of the most common and costly mistakes early-stage founders make when building their first product, from over-engineering to skipping user testing. Each mistake is paired with a fix drawn from Axire's agile delivery process.
Many founders assume an MVP takes months; this post breaks down a realistic week-by-week timeline from discovery through launch and explains what causes delays. It addresses the common pain point of startups needing fast, affordable development without sacrificing quality.
A practical walkthrough for early-stage founders on cutting a feature wishlist down to a true minimum viable product, using a simple scoring framework to separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Includes examples of what Axire's Discovery & Planning phase typically trims from first drafts.
A practical guide for SMBs and enterprises running older backend systems who need to add modern payment gateways without a full rebuild. Covers middleware bridging, common failure points with outdated databases/APIs, and PSD2/SCA compliance considerations. Cross-links to Day 2's payment gateway PSD2 pitfalls article and Day 14's ERP integration piece, but focuses specifically on legacy/older-stack integration rather than greenfield builds.
A practical guide for founders and product teams on building a User Acceptance Testing checklist before going live, covering functional flows, edge cases, browser/device coverage, and sign-off criteria. Maps to Axire's Development & Testing step in their 4-step process and addresses the pain point of businesses facing quality issues and long timelines. Cross-links to the 'development contract' and 'agile development' posts for related process context.
