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The “Tarpit” Idea: How to Recognize and Avoid the Pitfalls that Can Sink Your Project

Dympna Williamson, Developer - Epic Business Apps | August 9, 2024

In the world of custom software development, particularly when working with small businesses and entrepreneurs, there’s a term we often encounter: the “tarpit” idea. This term describes a project that, on the surface, seems innovative…

Transforming In-House Software to SaaS

Monica Gagnon, Staff Writer - Epic Business Apps | July 17, 2024

Small and mid-sized enterprises often develop custom software solutions to address unique aspects of their operations that off-the-shelf software does not cover. As these solutions prove successful internally, many businesses recognize that other companies in…

Prevent Website Downtime: Automate Your SSL Renewal Now

Dympna Williamson, Developer - Epic Business Apps | July 1, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, having an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate for your website is non-negotiable. Whether your site is a simple brochure, a bustling e-commerce platform, or a complex, database-driven business tool, securing it…

Is Your App Idea Unique and Viable?

Scott Curtis, CEO & Co-Founder - Epic Business Apps | April 28, 2024

In the competitive world of mobile apps, understanding your market is as crucial as the app’s design and functionality. Researching potential competitors before you start building your app not only sharpens your product’s edge but…

5 Easy Ways to Enhance Business Websites and Mobile Apps with Artificial Intelligence

Scott Curtis, CEO & Co-Founder - Epic Business Apps | December 20, 2023

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stay ahead of the competition. One of the most transformative tools in this endeavor is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI’s capabilities extend beyond mere automation,…

Can I Patent My Mobile App?

Scott Curtis, CEO & Co-Founder - Epic Business Apps | November 13, 2023

How to patent a mobile app is one of the most common questions we get from the entrepreneurs that we’ve worked with over the past 10 years at Epic Apps.   In the digital age,…

10 Ways to Boost App Engagement with Push Notifications

Scott Curtis, CEO & Co-Founder - Epic Business Apps | June 14, 2023

In the fast-paced world of mobile apps, staying connected with users is crucial for retaining and engaging them. One of the most effective tools in your arsenal to boost app engagement is push notifications. These…

Pros & Cons of a Website versus a Mobile App

Scott Curtis, CEO & Co-Founder - Epic Business Apps | December 22, 2022

In last month’s blog post, we began discussing the decision to launch a digital platform form as either a native mobile app or a mobile-optimized website.   In part 1 of our post, we focused on…

Deciding between a Website or Native Mobile App

Scott Curtis, CEO & Co-Founder - Epic Business Apps | November 3, 2022

With many of our new clients, one of the initial considerations we help them to determine is whether their digital project should launch as a mobile-optimized website, or a native mobile app (on the App…

Technology to the Rescue When You’re Stuck at Home!

Scott Curtis, CEO & Co-Founder - Epic Business Apps | March 25, 2020

We recently helped launch a fitness app on Google Play and the App Store for one of our clients, KinetiCoach. Users of this top-rated fitness app simply select their fitness experience level, goals, how much…