Building a Startup

Resources for people looking to go down the startup path to entrepreneurship, plus lessons from Bubble’s experiences.

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Building a Startup
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SEO, AI, Version Control, and More: The Best Community Insights From BubbleCon 2024

Check out our community’s best advice for bigger and better building on Bubble — including mastering SEO, AI, and more.

Bubble
November 07, 2024 • 5 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
How to Design a Business Website: Best Practices and 6 Key Examples

How to Design a Business Website: Best Practices and 6 Key Examples

Building a website for your business? Get our best practices and some practical examples to inspire you to make sure your site is beautiful, effective, and user-friendly.

Bubble
October 25, 2024 • 13 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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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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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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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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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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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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15 Practical Ways to Improve App User Retention in 2024

Winning new users is one thing‌ — ‌keeping them around is another. This guide explores how to retain the users you acquire.

Bubble
June 20, 2024 • 12 minute read
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Usability Testing 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Do It

What is usability testing and how can you do it effectively? We walk you through everything you need to know about usability testing to build and launch apps your audience will love.

Bubble
May 20, 2024 • 24 minute read
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