Best practices guide to managing a web application
Everything you need to know to manage an existing web application, from supply chain to support and maintenance.
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Written over the years we've spent looking after other people's apps, for the people who own them rather than the people who code them. Most of it still holds.
How we work: portable web application
Making your website portable is the #1 quickest win when considering long term web application maintenance.
Mistakes to avoid when hiring a new web development firm
Five of the most common mistakes made when hiring a web development firm, and how to keep your project on time and on budget.
Do you really need to upgrade your application's PHP version in 2024?
Why it matters to keep your PHP version up-to-date, how to find out what you are running, and how to plan the upgrade.
Top security holes that could be hiding in your PHP application
Some of the most common security issues hiding in PHP applications, how they work, and how to fix them.
The benefits of having a portable website
Why portability matters: easier moves, cheaper onboarding for new developers, and far less risk if a server goes down.
Should you rewrite or refactor your PHP application?
How to audit a legacy PHP application and make the decision between refactoring it and rewriting it from scratch.
Audit your web application with this definitive 4-step guide
A practical 4-step approach to auditing inherited or neglected web applications: architecture, security, compatibility and code metrics.
Top performance bottlenecks for PHP applications
Learn how to identify and address common performance bottlenecks in PHP applications.
What should I do if my website has been hacked?
The steps to getting your business back online if your site has been hacked, from taking it offline to relaunching safely.
How to make the most of your website retainer
Working with a development team can be very beneficial. There can also be a barrier to communication when talking about features.
Understanding web app performance and usage
Application maintenance is a business cost. Benchmark what the application is worth to you and then measure performance.
Implementing a web project management plan
Ways to get more clear about your web project management plan, and what you can do to make your life as a manager easier.
Web application disaster recovery
How to create a web application disaster recovery plan. Reduce your risk, get peace of mind and be prepared for the worst.
Evaluating your web development company: commercial basics
Ways to get clear about the quality of service you are receiving from your web development company.