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Practical know-how for businesses: clear, honest, no jargon.
- 5 November 2026
GuideA website in Germany: what Turkish business owners should knowFor Turkish business owners in Germany: what a website legally needs, how to build a bilingual site properly, and what to watch for when commissioning it.6 min read - 5 November 2026
AppGetting an app built: process, cost drivers, and web app or native appWhat an app really needs, when a web app is enough, and what drives the effort. An honest guide for businesses before commissioning an app.6 min read - 5 November 2026
SoftwareCustom software or off-the-shelf: when your own software pays offSpreadsheets, ready-made industry software or your own system? How to tell when off-the-shelf software holds you back, and how custom software is built step by step.6 min read - 5 November 2026
IntegrationsTill, shop, accounting: connect your systems instead of retypingWhen the same data is typed into three programs, it costs time and creates errors. How integrations connect systems and what needs to be clear first.5 min read - 5 November 2026
SecurityWebsite hacked? How small businesses protect their siteAttacks are rarely targeted; they automatically find every vulnerable site. The most common ways in, and seven measures that actually protect you.5 min read - 5 November 2026
BasicsYour own domain and email address: how businesses set them up properlyinfo@yourbusiness.de looks more professional than a Gmail address. What you need, what matters in the setup, and why your emails otherwise land in spam.5 min read - 5 November 2026
Online shopShopify, WooCommerce or custom: which online shop fits?Three routes to your own shop, honestly compared: cost, effort, freedom, and who each route suits.6 min read - 5 November 2026
Online shopYour own online shop or a marketplace like Amazon and Etsy?Marketplaces bring reach fast, your own shop builds your brand and customer relationships. An honest comparison, and why many sellers combine both.5 min read - 5 November 2026
MaintenanceWebsite maintenance: what happens when nobody looks after it?A website isn't finished at launch. What can go wrong without updates, backups and monitoring, and what regular maintenance actually covers.5 min read - 5 November 2026
TradesDigitalisation for trades businesses: 5 simple steps that save time right awayLess paper, fewer phone calls, more time on site. Five practical steps for trades businesses, without a big IT project.5 min read - 5 November 2026
CollaborationWorking remotely with a developer: how a project runs without on-site meetingsStuttgart, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich or Berlin: how a website or software project runs fully remotely, from the intro call to the launch.5 min read - 5 November 2026
Law & websitesAccessible websites: what Germany's BFSG has required since June 2025Since 28 June 2025 Germany's Accessibility Strengthening Act applies. Who is affected, which exemption applies to micro-enterprises and what makes a website accessible.6 min read - 5 November 2026
Tech made clearSlow website: why every second costs customers and how to fix itLoad time decides whether visitors stay and how Google rates your page. Core Web Vitals explained plainly, the most common slowdowns and what really helps.5 min read - 5 November 2026
CostsWhat does a website really cost? The cost items explained honestlyWhy website prices vary so much: one-off costs, running costs, hidden items and how to compare quotes fairly. No teaser prices, clear questions instead.7 min read - 5 November 2026
Industry · TradesWebsites for tradespeople: what they need so jobs come inElectrician, painter, plumber or carpenter: what a trades website needs so customers call. Services, service area, reference photos, enquiries from a phone.5 min read - 5 November 2026
Industry · HospitalityRestaurant website: getting menu, reservations and ordering rightWhat a good restaurant or café website needs: a readable menu instead of a PDF, opening hours, reservations, pre-ordering and Google Maps. With a real-world example.5 min read - 5 November 2026
Industry · PracticeWebsites for medical practices and therapists: trustworthy, clear, legally soundWhat a practice website for doctors, dentists, physio- and psychotherapists needs: consultation hours, services, team, online appointments and special legal points.5 min read - 4 November 2026
BookingsOnline booking for practices and salons: fewer calls, fewer no-showsHow online booking works for hairdressers, beauty, physiotherapy or practices, what it brings and what to watch regarding privacy and reminders.5 min read - 4 November 2026
Law & websitesCookie banners and GDPR: what's really needed (and what isn't)Do I even need a cookie banner? What § 25 TDDDG and the GDPR require, typical mistakes, and how a website can work with no banner at all.5 min read - 4 November 2026
AI & automationAI automation for small businesses: 5 concrete examplesWhat AI can really take over in a small business's office work: five concrete examples, where it pays off, where it doesn't, and why a human always approves.6 min read - 3 November 2026
Local searchSetting up a Google Business Profile: step by step to more local customersTo show up in Google Maps and local search you need a well-kept Business Profile. How to set it up and avoid the most common mistakes.6 min read - 3 November 2026
Online shopGetting an online shop built: 8 questions to settle firstBefore you get an online shop built: these eight questions on products, payment, shipping, languages and legal save time, money and nerves.5 min read - 3 November 2026
WebsiteWebsite relaunch: how to tell it's time for a new websiteSlow, not mobile-friendly, no enquiries? Seven signs your website needs a relaunch, and how to move without losing your Google rankings.4 min read - 2 November 2026
Website · KarlsruheGetting a website built in Karlsruhe: process, timing and what drives the priceWant a website built in Karlsruhe? How a project runs, how long it takes, which factors drive the price and what to look out for.6 min read - 2 November 2026
Decision guideFreelancer, agency or website builder: what fits your business?Wix and co., a web agency or a freelance developer? An honest comparison for small and mid-sized businesses: cost, effort, quality and lock-in.5 min read - 2 November 2026
Tech made clearWordPress or custom software: which is better?WordPress or a tailor-made Next.js solution? When each makes sense, explained with two real projects: the MARG online shop and the EFA ordering system.5 min read - 2 November 2026
MultilingualBilingual website: doing German and Turkish rightHow a German-Turkish bilingual website works well: separate URLs, proper translation, language choice and Google. From a trilingual developer's practice.4 min read - 1 November 2026
Law & websitesImpressum: what must be in it, and what happens if it's missing?Germany's imprint obligation under § 5 DDG explained plainly: which details are mandatory, where it must appear and which mistakes get expensive.4 min read - 1 November 2026
HospitalityQR ordering for restaurants: how it actually worksHow a QR ordering system with pre-orders and online payment works day to day, what you need and what matters. From building it for EFA.5 min read - 5 November 2026
Industry · HospitalityOnline ordering for restaurants: your own system or a delivery platform?Your own online ordering system or a delivery platform? An honest comparison for restaurants, takeaways and cafés: commission, customer data, QR ordering, pickup and tills.6 min read - 5 November 2026
Business softwareCustomer portals for small and mid-sized businesses: benefits, security, GDPRWhat a customer portal is, when it pays off for small and mid-sized businesses, how login and security work, and what to keep in mind regarding data protection.6 min read - 5 November 2026
GuideApp or website: what does my business really need?App or website, PWA, native or cross-platform? A clear decision guide for small businesses, with the factors that really drive effort and cost.6 min read - 5 November 2026
KarlsruheSoftware development in Karlsruhe: local developer, agency or offshore?Having software built in Karlsruhe: when does a local developer fit, when an agency, when offshore? With questions for the first meeting and notes on code ownership.7 min read