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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Building a Startup

How to Launch Your App: A Complete Guide

Ready to launch your app? Learn how to make a splash and set your app up for success with this guide to launch day and beyond.

Bubble
Bubble
September 22, 2025 • 9 minute read
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Mobile

How to Design a Mobile App: 7 Steps to Better Designs, No Matter How You Build

Get all the basics on mobile app design, including best practices, core elements to use, and a step-by-step process for better designs, whether you start with AI or work from scratch.

Bubble
Bubble
June 26, 2025 • 17 minute read
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Guides

How to Design a Relational Database

Designing a relational database doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ll walk you through how to do it in three simple steps.

Bubble
Bubble
June 13, 2025 • 6 minute read
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Guides

How to Build a Wireframe: Top 7 Dos & Don’ts of Building Your App’s Blueprint

Learn how to create impactful wireframes with insights from Bubble’s Head of Product Design, Missy Kelley. Avoid common mistakes and bring your app to life. Plus, get top tips for the Immerse process.

Bubble
Bubble
March 04, 2025 • 8 minute read
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Guides

What Is a Database and Why Does Every App Need One?

No matter what type of app you’re building, it’s going to need a database. But what does a database do, and how does it work to support your app? Read on to find out.

Bubble
Bubble
January 15, 2025 • 6 minute read
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Building a Startup

How to Market a Website: 14 Ways to Drive Traffic

Want more visitors to your website? Here’s how to get them.

Bubble
Bubble
January 10, 2025 • 20 minute read
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Starting a Business

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
Bubble
January 07, 2025 • 13 minute read
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Starting a Business

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
Bubble
November 20, 2024 • 14 minute read
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Building a Startup

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
Bubble
October 30, 2024 • 15 minute read
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BubbleCon 2024

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
Bubble
October 16, 2024 • 2 minute read
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Guides

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
Bubble
October 15, 2024 • 13 minute read
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Web Design

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
Bubble
August 27, 2024 • 17 minute read
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Guides

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
Bubble
August 26, 2024 • 9 minute read
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Starting a Business

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
Bubble
August 26, 2024 • 16 minute read
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Guides

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
Bubble
August 26, 2024 • 10 minute read
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