Guides

Everything you need to know about helpful topics like web development, starting a business, and more.

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Guides
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How to Choose a Brand Name You Won’t Regret

You’re launching a business — but what are you going to call it? Let’s explore the attributes of a strong brand name and a process for coming up with one of your own.

Bubble
January 07, 2025 • 13 minute read
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Five Steps to Building a Successful Brand for Your Startup

A memorable brand can support your startup’s growth, build audience loyalty, and help you stand out. Here’s a simple process to use to build a brand that connects with your audience.

Bubble
November 20, 2024 • 14 minute read
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8 SaaS Website Essentials: Best Practices and Examples

Looking to build an effective SaaS website that showcases your product and drives conversions? Look at these best practices and standout examples to get inspiration as you build.

Bubble
October 30, 2024 • 15 minute read
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Bubble’s Bootstrapping Journey: 6 Key Insights for Founders

Co-founders Josh and Emmanuel bootstrapped Bubble for seven years before ever raising outside funding. At BubbleCon 2024, Emmanuel dove deep into how they did it.

Bubble
October 16, 2024 • 2 minute read
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Intuitive UX Design: 10 Great Examples and Why They Work

These UX design examples don’t just show you how intuitive, effective UX looks. We also break down why they work, and how you can put them into practice yourself.

Bubble
October 15, 2024 • 13 minute read
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How to Create Great UX Design in 2024: Best Practices & Processes

Great UX design can improve adoption, loyalty, and user satisfaction. Here are the best practices, UX design principles, and our go-to UX design process to steal for your team.

Bubble
August 27, 2024 • 17 minute read
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Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in No-Code Development: Stages and Principles Explained

The SDLC maps out the process for bringing a software idea to life. Its core principles apply to no-code development and traditional coding alike.

Bubble
August 26, 2024 • 9 minute read
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How to Write a Business Development Plan

A business development plan is key to maximizing your company’s growth. Here’s how to make one that fits your business goals and opportunities.

Bubble
August 26, 2024 • 16 minute read
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Why Total Addressable Market (TAM) Matters — and How To Find Yours

Total addressable market (TAM) can help you set realistic revenue goals, analyze opportunities, and raise funding. Here’s what it is, how to calculate it, and how to understand yours.

Bubble
August 26, 2024 • 10 minute read
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8 Best UI Tools of 2024, According to Designers

We talked to three designers to round up the absolute best UI design tools on the market today. Here’s what they said.

Bubble
August 15, 2024 • 14 minute read
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Best Startup Ideas in 2024: How to Launch a Business with Potential

Finding startup ideas is easy. Finding a great startup idea is harder. Here’s our process for coming up with startup ideas worth pursuing.

Bubble
August 06, 2024 • 11 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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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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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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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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