Hi there! Mike here again... SEO feels like a foreign language to most developers out there. Trust me, I've been there (just recently). As a developer-turned-business-owner, I want to share my journey into the world of Search Engine Optimization. I’ve learned a lot and I want to share what I did, and what we are doing for our clients going forward. The SEO Wake-Up Call Picture this: I'm deep in code, probably dreaming in JavaScript, when my marketing manager drops a bombshell. "We need...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hi there! Mike here again... I'm excited to share how we build our tech stack at Hurrah. We create special software solutions for small businesses, making sure they get exactly what they need quickly without costing them an arm and a leg. Let's Start With My Journey I started my career as a developer back in 2000, working on Microsoft Content Management System, built with SQL Server 2000 and Classic ASP. After five years, I moved on to design and build my first CMS using the newer .NET...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey there! I often get asked how I stumbled upon starting Hurrah.dev. My journey began back in 2005 when a small company in Cleveland, OH hired me to build what was then called a Content Management System. I was just making the leap from Lead Software Developer to Chief Software Architect. The company was small and had a product they were working with, but needed something that would scale. It's also important to note that this was during the time when Microsoft was creating the second...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey there! Glad to have you back for issue #2 of the newsletter... Ever had a great idea but didn’t know how to make it real? Let's change that. Creating a Micro-SaaS application is a quick and affordable way to test your ideas and see them come to life. Steps to Bring Ideas to Life Validate Your Idea: Every great idea needs validation. Start by asking: Is there a market for this? If it’s just for your business, figure out its value to you. Even if your idea is niche, a Micro-SaaS solution...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Thanks for dropping into the newsletter. Today's software landscape has transformed drastically from purchasing boxed software like MS Office at a local store to subscribing to services like Microsoft 365 online. This shift means we rarely install desktop applications, relying instead on services delivered online, with mobile apps being the exception. The omnipresent software solutions, accessible with just a click on a 🆓 trial button, underline a modern convenience shadowed by...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read