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Are native apps invincible? Not that long ago, the way to create engaging user experiences for smartphone and tablet users was coding native apps. It was only natural – after all, native apps were designed to be used specifically on mobile and tablet devices. It seemed impossible that anything should ever replace the native app. […]
Nowadays, we hear the word “token” a lot, but few people actually know what that is and why some companies and people choose to work with tokens. So, in this article, I would like to quickly explain what it is and how it is related to authentication and show you it’s key benefits. What is […]
The upcoming “revolution”, regarding Gutenberg Editor in WordPress has become a major talking point between Chop-Chop and our partnering agencies.
It's understandable that every manager or business owner considers the pros and cons of every employment these days. Some competencies might seem necessarily available between the company’s staff, some we can - or we should - outsource. What are the advantages of B2B contracts, when hiring coding agency? Or, should it be better to have an own web development team?
We have some exciting news so please join us in celebrating! Chop-Chop was recently named one of the top web developers in Poland! This distinction was given to us by Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews platform that uses data driven research and client interviews to identify outstanding firms. We have a perfect score of 5 stars, and after evaluating some of the top web development teams in Poland, Clutch ranked us 34th overall, beating out hundreds of other developers.
People often assume that a WordPress site is a static 'thing', which is not true. WordPress site is "living" and getting it is not like buying a piece of furniture, but more like keeping a dog. Let's explore what it means to have a WordPress site with its pros and cons.
If someone told me a few years ago that I would become a programmer, I wouldn’t believe them. My journey to become a front-end web developer began with a desire for making a change.
Let’s be truthful, websites are often designed to be more beautiful than functional. That’s a hindrance for paid search ads. When a user visits a website, they may be looking for information, wanting to make a purchase or comparing you to other companies. Whereas those who visit a landing page have a different objective. The question really is, what makes these landing pages distinctive?
WordPress site speed matters. Speed maters! Being a millennial means "I want things quickly". And I want them right now. If your website loads too slowly, I’m on your competitor's page already. That's just the way it is.
It's not enough to have your WordPress site secure. No matter how safe it is, there's still a high necessity of doing backups.
Coding email templates is not as straightforward as coding a website. However, by keeping in mind these few dos and don'ts, you'll be able to design new exciting email templates.
Doing anything IT-related seems to be inseparably linked with working long hours. However, staying up late doesn't mean you'll become more productive. Read the article to learn more.
There's more than one way to write a design brief. But if you provide a well-thought out project brief to an award-winning crew, you'll be on track to put your future site on the blockbuster list.
Imagine somebody building their business on a WordPress e-commerce site, finding customers, paying for the SEO, adding a multitude of products to the database and not making sure that their website is secure.
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) has become a standard in modern web development, giving smooth and dynamic feel to user interactions. We have all seen this - most probably the most common and typical example is a “load more” button showing new content without actually reloading the page.
Gamification, that is applying game principles and elements in non-game contexts, has been quite a thing for some time in the web design and UX industry, and most probably it's here to stay. Even those of us who are not regular gamers can spot certain patterns and methods and use them successfully in creative projects.
Nowadays a significant number of people surf the Web using tablets or smartphones. Responsive websites have become the standard, not only to provide a higher level of user comfort, but also to improve SEO.
Imagine the following scene - a sad, hunched figure is leaning by a desk. The face of this individual is dimly lit by the slightly ghastly, bluish light of a laptop's panel. This is not a happy individual...
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