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Getting Recertified: The New and Improved Bubble Developer Certification

One year later, certification has set a new standard for no-code development. Here’s what’s changed, important areas to study, and how the exam is evolving with the platform.

Jeremy Alexander
August 01, 2024 • 5 minute read
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How to Create a Startup: A Step-by-Step Success Guide for Founders

Building a startup from the ground up can be daunting. In our guide, get real advice for the entire process, from ideation, funding, building, launching, and more.

Bubble
August 01, 2024 • 15 minute read
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How Bubble’s User Research Team Bridges the Gap Between Feedback and Development

Senior User Researcher Chelsea Yip gives an inside look at the work her team does and how we incorporate your feedback into the development of our product.

Chelsea Yip
July 31, 2024 • 5 minute read
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Is Bootstrapping Worth It? Pros and Cons of Bootstrap Financing

You don’t need external funding to launch your startup. You can get started with your own funds, even if you’re not wealthy. Here’s how to bootstrap your own company, along with pros and cons to consider.

Bubble
July 26, 2024 • 15 minute read
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The Startup Founder's Guide to Bootstrapping Your Own Business Successfully

You’ve decided to bootstrap your startup‌ — ‌now what? Find tips and best practices to manage cash flow, avoid overspending, and grow your business from two founders who have done it.

Bubble
July 26, 2024 • 12 minute read
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How to Manage Cash Flow as a Startup Founder: Our Top Tips

Managing cash flow is important for every startup. If you’re bootstrapping, it’s even more essential. Get our best tips and advice on managing cash flow to keep margins healthy.

Bubble
July 26, 2024 • 12 minute read
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From MVP to IPO: Recap and Insights from Bubble’s First Product Sesh

At Bubble’s first-ever live Product Sesh, members of the team took a deep dive into product strategy and shared their plans for next quarter.

Emmanuel Straschnov
July 25, 2024 • 5 minute read
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Average Business Startup Costs in 2024 (Plus, How to Estimate Your Own)

There’s no clear-cut answer to how much it costs to start a business. Use these average costs to better estimate your own startup costs, and see how to save on expenses.

Bubble
July 24, 2024 • 16 minute read
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How to Protect User Data in 8 Simple Steps: Bubble’s Approach to Customer Data Privacy

As cybercrime becomes more common, protecting customer data is more important — and more difficult — than ever. Learn our best practices and comprehensive approach to customer data privacy in this article.

Bubble
July 11, 2024 • 10 minute read
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The Best Ways to Fund Your New Business: 8 Startup Financing Options

Sometimes it’s tough to figure out how to fund your new startup. These 8 startup financing options will make it a lot easier to get the runway you need to launch, grow, and expand.

Bubble
July 11, 2024 • 12 minute read
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How to Build a Website in 10 Easy Steps

Building your own website is easier than you think! Follow these 10 steps to create any kind of static website using Bubble’s no-code website builder.

Bubble
July 10, 2024 • 12 minute read
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Efficient App Building 101: Improving Your Workload Usage

A short guide to optimizing your Bubble app's workload usage so you can make your app more efficient and reduce costs.

Bubble
July 01, 2024 • 3 minute read
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Meet the Bubble Developers Growing Their Businesses on Contra

Bubble Developers share how Bubble’s official partnership with Contra has helped them gain exposure, grow their skills, and connect with clients.

Cheyenne Blaisdell
July 01, 2024 • 3 minute read
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Workload Explained

Get answers to commonly asked questions about Bubble's workload-based plans.

Bubble
July 01, 2024 • 5 minute read
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Scale With Bubble: How to Plan, Track, and Optimize Workload for Growth

Bubble’s new and refreshed tools, product features, and resources make it easier than ever to boost your performance and manage costs as you scale.

Bubble
June 27, 2024 • 4 minute read