Tech Warrior – Tech Warrior https://techwarrior.co.za Best website design for small business Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:13:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://techwarrior.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tech-warrior-new-logo-shield-300x300-150x150.png Tech Warrior – Tech Warrior https://techwarrior.co.za 32 32 What is AI and how does it affect me? https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/what-is-ai-and-how-does-it-affect-me/ Thu, 11 May 2023 09:28:13 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9719 AI is already part of our daily lives, making tasks easier, personalizing online experiences, and improving efficiency in industry.

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Technology is best when it brings people together.
—Matthew Mullenweg

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an exciting and rapidly developing field that has the potential to transform our lives in countless ways. But what exactly is AI, and how does it work? In this article, we'll explore the basics of AI and give you a better understanding of this powerful technology.

What is AI?

AI is the field of computer science that is concerned with creating machines that can perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, understanding natural language, making decisions, and learning from experience. At its core, AI is all about creating machines that can think and act like humans.

The History of AI

The idea of creating machines that can think like humans has been around for centuries, but it wasn't until the 1950s that the term "artificial intelligence" was coined. Since then, AI has developed rapidly, and today it is used in a wide range of applications, from self-driving cars to voice assistants like Siri and Alexa.

Different approaches to “creating AI”

There are many different approaches to creating AI, but they all share one common goal: to create machines that can perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence. Some of the most popular approaches to AI include machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks.

  • Machine learning is a method of teaching computers to learn from data, without being explicitly programmed. Essentially, machine learning algorithms are designed to analyse data, identify patterns, and make predictions based on what they have learned. This approach is widely used in applications like recommendation systems, fraud detection, and image recognition.
  • Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that is inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. Deep learning algorithms use artificial neural networks to analyse data and identify patterns. This approach has been incredibly successful in applications like speech recognition and natural language processing.
  • Neural Networks are a type of machine learning algorithm that are designed to simulate the structure and function of the human brain. Essentially, a neural network consists of layers of interconnected nodes that are trained to recognize patterns in data. This approach has been used in a wide range of applications, from image recognition to natural language processing.

Benefits of AI

One of the key benefits of AI is that it can automate tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as driving a car or processing large amounts of data. This can help to make our lives easier and more efficient, and it can also free up time for humans to focus on more creative and complex tasks.

Ethical considerations in AI

However, AI also presents some unique challenges and ethical considerations. For example, there are concerns about the potential for AI to replace human workers, and there are also concerns about the potential for AI to be used in harmful ways, such as in autonomous weapons.

The Future of AI

Despite these challenges, the future of AI looks incredibly bright. Researchers and developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI, and we are seeing new breakthroughs and applications all the time. From healthcare to finance to education, AI has the potential to transform almost every aspect of our lives.

A rapidly developing field

AI is a rapidly developing field that has the potential to transform our lives in countless ways. Whether it's through self-driving cars, voice assistants, or predictive analytics, AI is already changing the way we live and work. As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI, we can expect to see even more exciting applications and breakthroughs in the years to come.

More in this series

02 — How AI is revolutionising industry

03 — Ethical considerations of AI

04 — AI jargon explained

05 — The future of AI

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]]> International Literacy Day https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/international-literacy-day/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:45:00 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9650 The importance of communication. You are a formidable force when you have mastered the ability to communicate - be it reading, speaking or writing!

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The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.
—B.B. King

IInternational Literacy Day marks the importance of communication. You are a formidable force when you have mastered the ability to communicate - be it in writing, speech and even thought.

According to the United Nations, more than 717 million people around the world, both children and adults, have a severe lack of literacy skills. This is both alarming, but also eye opening.

Imagine you're not able to understand a written instruction for your work, or to cook something as simple as spaghetti? Granted, through learned experience and over a period of time, one can learn how to make pasta al dente, but it doesn't change the fact that you can't order off a menu, understand which offramp to take, potentially how much something costs - the list seemingly just grows and grows.

Here in South Africa we have LITASA (The Literacy Association of South Africa), a volunteer-run member body with the primary purpose of promoting literacy. Through research, sharing of best practice and community collaboration, they aim to grow a strong literacy community.

Where possible, what can you do to make an impact and help nurture and guide future readers, thinkers and speakers to a world relieved of illiteracy - share them with us!

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]]> No growth without change https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/no-growth-without-change/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:25:08 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9162 Time management - something a lot of people struggle with. How do you decide what's important versus what isn't?

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Many a false step was made by standing still.
—Tim Ferriss

Following on from my previous article — another lesson which I've had trouble with is time management; be it related to a project or a daily task. Maybe I'll update my slogan to:

Adapt. Be open. Be clear. Be timeous.

It's not something that changes overnight. Developing good, healthy habits and setting yourself daily targets or goals is a good place to start though. I am fond of taking a process in my personal and professional life and optimising it, ultimately reducing the amount of time it takes to get it done.

In my personal life, I've grappled with sleep. I don't tend to get enough of it, either because I'm watching online lectures, or trying to watch every TEDed video available... However; in the last month I decided to pick up mountain biking again, and you need A LOT of sleep in the build up to and recover from the treks.

I have my first competition at the end of April. I have no doubt it will be a slog, but it has given me a short term goal to chip away at on a regular basis - in more ways than I can mention here - it has made me become more cognizant of how I use my time specifically around my training regime, when I train and how much time I spend training.

Professionally, over the last few weeks I have set myself the goal of generating eye catching graphic designs on a weekly basis. I have tried to create a minimum of 5 new designs per week; sometimes I manage, sometimes I don't - but what I am doing is honing my craft on a continual basis - optimising it through consistency. I'm no digital Monet or Picasso yet, but I know I'll be there by the end of the year.

Time management skills are something which can be developed. I've found that using 'Carrots and Sticks' motivates me best. Setting goals which are achievable, but still push me, harbour better results. The Pomodoro Technique has helped with my workflow during the day, helping again optimise my time management.

Lastly, the 5 minute journal has been a blessing. Essentially I set aside 5 minutes in the mornings and choose three things I’m thankful for; three things I would like to have happen during the day and a daily affirmation for myself. In the evenings I again set aside another 5 minutes and take stock of what made the day great overall and then I choose three things that I could have done to make the day more productive, more insightful or better in any way. Through 10 minutes of introspection, I am incrementally improving my daily habits and it pays great dividends.

As the header image indicates - there is no growth without change.

As we’re moving into autumn I believe it's the season for change!

Cheers

What do you think of the following Tech Warrior logo?

Should we have started using it 5 minutes ago or should we stick with our trusty shield?

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]]> A thrifty passion for bric-a-brac https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/a-thrifty-passion-for-bric-a-brac/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:10:16 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9113 Thrift shopping for bric-a-brac; it's the idea of reduce, recycle, repurpose. Zoe at Still Life prides her passion for things old & quirky.

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Thrift, as defined by the Merriam-Webster english dictionary, is the careful management, especially of money. Thrifting then, is the action of spending a set amount of money to maximise the total amount of goods one will receive, similarly to someone who is frugal.

Thrifting is often associated to shopping, either for antiques, gently used clothing items, books and the like. The list goes on. It's the idea of reduce, recycle, repurpose that comes to mind and this is what Zoe at Still Life has a great enthusiasm, skill and passion for.

Nestled in and amongst other arty-crafty restaurants and shops in the Linden suburbs, Zoe has established for herself an attractive shop filled with all manner of wonderful bric-a-brac. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for either for yourself, a loved one or a work colleague there's a 110% chance Zoe can assist.

When Tech Warrior set out on this particular website journey the overriding desire was to create something that reflected the space Zoe had created. A vibrant, fresh and quirky shop which is open to all, and appreciated by many.

Bottling Zoe's creativity and mixing it with Tech Warrior's understanding has resulted in a website that is both energizing and practical. Thank you, Zoe, for choosing Tech Warrior to develop a website that is as charming as your store!

Read Zoe's feedback below:

1 - What made you choose to work with Tech Warrior?

Matthew and Tristan had previously designed and printed my business cards and they were delightful, so using Tech Warrior was an easy decision

2 - If you had any hesitation about using Tech Warrior, what was it?

The only hesitation was, possibly the price involved as I was on a tight budget

3 - What were the three things you liked most about working with Tech Warrior?

  • The professional approach to the brief and asking good, solid, questions
  • Showing me the different layouts for the website and in so doing it made the visual aspect easier for me to plan my story
  • Keeping me updated on the progress made and setting a date and time for work entailed

Regards

Zoe Leesam

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]]> Finding certainty in uncertain times https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/finding-certainty-in-uncertain-times/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:26:49 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9104 The world of money, be it digital or physical, is a nebulous, living 'thing'. An arbitrage trade helps us unpack what's really going on.

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The world of money, be it digital or physical, is a nebulous, living 'thing'. Like energy it moves around, it bounces between people and organisations. It can move from one country, state or province to another. It never sleeps. Much like opportunities which are waiting to be capitalised on.

When Tech Warrior first started this project, there was some learning that needed to be done. What is an arbitrage trade? How can you make an income out of it and more importantly how were we going to develop a website to help explain what this is all about.

Tech Warrior and the South African Bitcoin Arbitrage (SABCA) team first spent some time bouncing ideas off one another, learning more about what each organisation has achieved and hopes to achieve all the while focussing on the end goal - create a website that demystifies, enables and empowers its visitors around all things arbitrage related.

Thank you to the SABCA team for their continued engagement to create something marvelous, functional and educational.

Read the feedback from SABCA's founder, Chris Broekman, below:

Blockchain is the tech. Bitcoin is merely the first mainstream manifestation of its potential.
—Marc Kenigsberg

1 - What made you choose to work with Tech Warrior?

I saw that you had built a website for Roman Cabanac's the Morning shot podcast.

2 - If you had any hesitation about using Tech Warrior, what was it?

Whether you had the technical ability to integrate my Json endpoint to the site.

3 - What were the three things you liked most about working with Tech Warrior?

  • Good communication
  • Affordable for a new and unproven business that is being "bootstrapped"
  • Talented developers.

4 - Is there anything that Tech Warrior could do better?

For my site I really want it to sell my mailing list so that I can get a bigger audience. I feel like a bigger list of options for integrating MailChimp campaigns would be a big selling point. e.g. Pop ups when clients visit the site to sign up with the mailing list.

Thanks and regards.
Chris Broekman

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]]> Pockets of excellence https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/pockets-of-excellence/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:52:58 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9086 Lending support to aspiring South African artists the Tin Town Theatre holds both historical and cultural significance.

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To write or not to write, that is the question...

When one recalls similarly famous lines you are transported either into a high school English classroom or a theatre; I much prefer the latter!

On the western edge of Johannesburg, in Ferreiras Dorp, is an organisation lending support to aspiring South African artists. Offering these talented artisans a platform to share their thoughts and passions to an audience as well as other accordant maestros.

The Tin Town Theatre venue and surrounds hold both historical and cultural significance. It was founded by Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) CEO, Marcus Desando and is currently run by the talented Tshepo Ratona with the aid of Phumeza Damane. The space offers both up and coming as well as established artists an opportunity to stage performances, learn and encourage collaborations.

Working with Tshepo on this website was fantastic. The shared insights taken from our respective professions allowed the melding of theatrical artistic vision and expression with the progressive drawing board of web development. Thank you, Tshepo, for choosing Tech Warrior to develop Tin Town's website.

Read on below to see Tshepo's feedback:

Thank you so very much for your talents and effort. We at The Tin Town Theatre NPC, truly appreciate.
—Tshepo Ratona
Producer
Tin Town Theatre

1 - What made you choose to work with Tech Warrior?

The moment I saw the Website from Johannesburg Opera, I knew I wanted to meet and have a great relationship with the company that designed it. Its beautiful, creative and well thought out, that is what made me want to work with Tech Warrior.

2 - If you had any hesitation about using Tech Warrior, what was it?

I had absolutely no hesitations, I made up my mind when I first saw your work.

3 - What were the three things you liked most about working with Tech Warrior?

  • The kind service, the openness and the effort to truly understand what the client needed and how you could possibly help them.
  • The turn around times and the constant communication to ensure that we remain in the same page.
  • The list of options that were basically the best and I had a heart time choosing what the project should look like in the end because all options were carefully created with an effort.

4 - Is there anything that Tech Warrior could do better?

I got the best services I wouldn’t know what could possibly change.

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]]> Moving, feeling and learning https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/moving-feeling-and-learning/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:36:11 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9084 Some, if not most, people find it difficult to display emotion or express how they feel - drama therapy helps break down those walls.

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Some, if not most people find it difficult to display emotion and express how they feel or bring to light undealt issues of the past. I'm sometimes a culprit of this. Drama and play therapy brings theatre processes into a space which encourages either groups or individuals to express and work through emotions and 'stuck' issues.

Welma de Beer has over thirty years worth of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults; be it as a drama therapist, lecturer, teacher or a drama practitioner. As a practice, drama therapy is found in many 'mainstream' institutions such as voluntary oragnisations and NPOs, mainstream and special needs schools, National Health Service institutions and private hospitals.

Working on this project with Welma was loads of fun from collaborating on the colour scheme to late night phone calls trying to decide where content should go or if there was enough content all together!

Thank you, Welma, for allowing Tech Warrior to play a role within your pocket of excellence. To learn more about what Welma has to offer head on over to her website!

"Play is a child's natural medium for self-expression."
—Virginia Axline

1 - What made you choose to work with Tech Warrior?

I decided to use Tech warrior because I knew the people to be kind, caring, truthful, honest and their work to be detailed and beautiful

2 - If you had any hesitation about using Tech Warrior, what was it?

I have no hesitations

3 - What were the three things you liked most about working with Tech Warrior?

The three things that I most liked were their: dedication even though I was difficult; their gentle approach; and their sense of aesthetics

4 - Is there anything that Tech Warrior could do better?

No, not in my book

Welma de Beer

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]]> Measuring the immeasurable https://techwarrior.co.za/blog/measuring-the-immeasurable/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:31:14 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=9065 Architecture, like painting or sculpture, is an art form. It invokes wonder, awe and lets the unfathomable become something tangible.

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Architecture, like painting or sculpture, is an art form. The swell of emotions one experiences as they walk into a sunlit room or how the complexity of a historic building captures your intrigue and you can't help but wonder, "How did they manage that?".

Melville based firm, Nicholas-Whitcutt Architects, strives to instil such emotion in all of their designs while also managing to keep functionality and sustainability at the forefront of their work ethos.

With the above in mind Tech Warrior worked closely with one of the firm’s lead architects. Both architect and web developer fused their respective knowledge to produce an end product that speaks to the firm’s values.

From Tech Warrior’s perspective, working on this website was amazing from the word go. The engagement from the clients, the willingness to learn something foreign, for both developers and architects alike, resulted in a beautiful website.

Thank you to both Nicholas and Michaela for their enthusiasm throughout the process; and thank you for allowing Tech Warrior to become part of your firm's growth.

Read Nicholas' and Michaela's feedback below:

From being a jaded recipient of services offered by others, I rediscovered an enthusiasm for what we do by looking at it from the outside with
Tech Warrior through the website process. Thank you!

—Nicholas Whitcutt
Nicholas Whitcutt Architects

1 - What made you choose to work with Tech Warrior?

Micha, whilst exploring the NLP, spoke of your website as being one that appealed because it was strikingly more about what she was looking for than all about the people that hosted the site. So when it turned out that you had done this, and did websites too, it made perfect sense for us to work with you.

2 - If you had any hesitation about using Tech Warrior, what was it?

My only hesitation had nothing to do with Tech Warrier, only the thought of going down the website road again. We had spent an eternity developing our own website, and when it was finally ready it did nothing in terms of bringing work in. So we moved to someone else who immediately took it down while they transferred it onto a new platform, and the same work started again and went nowhere for a long time. I became angry and frustrated at the thought of starting again.

3 - What were the three things you liked most about working with Tech Warrior?

The philosophy that it is not about us, but the people who are looking for us; the detailed briefing process and prompts/questions to follow (i.e. guidance) and the creative enthusiasm around evolving an identity that not only reflected what we understood but also brought something over and above.

4 - Is there anything that Tech Warrior could do better?

NO!

Nicholas Whitcutt

For someone like myself who had tackled my own websites in the past and a bit of designer background I always believed we didn't need anyone to design a website for us.

I'm amazed at how wrong I was! What we had done before compared to what Tech Warrior can do is like chalk and cheese. In this case I even enjoy being humbled because we got a super website from the Tech Warrior team!

—Michaela Rothaug
Nicholas Whitcutt Architects

1 - What made you choose to work with Tech Warrior?

I have seen your 5th Place website and really loved it! It;s so well structured and looks so professional. It also seems that there is not a word too much on it, it's well balanced.

2 - If you had any hesitation about using Tech Warrior, what was it?

It looked expensive, I doubted we can do it (well, you had obviously suggested a barter, but apart from that I would have worried about affordability)

3 - What were the three things you liked most about working with Tech Warrior?

Great guidance (from first meeting to the pages you send out to fill in, to gentle reminders to send stuff, haha), great quality of the resulting website (it looks so professional!), good insights of how to best begin ("look through the eyes of your client when you write stuff" etc.

4 - Is there anything that Tech Warrior could do better?

I have no idea what you could do better. It was pretty good, no? In our case maybe go back to initial though of more and bigger pictures at the beginning, but that's quite specific. Generally I see nothing you guys could do better.

Michaela Rothaug

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]]> I can get a family member or freelancer to develop a website, why choose you? https://techwarrior.co.za/education/i-can-get-a-family-member-or-freelancer-to-develop-a-website-why-choose-you/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=8822 You get what you pay for. You brand and your website is important, so you don’t want cheap and easy to look cheap and ugly.

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You could get your brother / sister/ cousin / person advertising on a lamp pole to develop a website, so why choose Tech Warrior? Many people like to choose the easy or cheap route when designing a website, or for anything really. But with this comes with problems that could be avoided if you invest your time and money in something you really need which would serve you in good stead in the future.

Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.
—John Ruskin

Cheap and easy = cheap and ugly?

If someone you know is very good at what they do and they are willing to give you a low price then by all means, go with them, as supporting those closest to you is never a bad thing. However, in most circumstances, the cheapest and easiest route can lead to ugly, cheap looking websites. Everyone knows the old saying, you get what you pay for. This is because it's true, in most cases if you pay for a cheap website, you will get a cheap website.

If you went car shopping today, and your budget is R50000, I'm pretty certain you’re not going to be grabbing yourself a brand new BMW 3 series. You’re most likely going to be able to get a 1995 Toyota Taz. This applies to websites too.

Quality at competitive prices while building relationships

If you are planning on investing in a website, we recommend you choose someone who you can trust to provide you with quality websites at very affordable prices. At Tech Warrior, we strive to provide quality websites that are great value-for-money. This might not be your cheapest option, but are very competitive with regards to the quality that Tech Warrior provides.

Not only do we develop quality websites, but we also pride ourselves in our ability to build trust and a solid relationship with our clients during, and after, the web development process. We believe maintaining a good, trusting relationship with our clients is the most important aspect in this industry.

Purchasing domain names carefully is a very important aspect of owning a website. Having a website is an important part of running a business. Make sure you are the rightful registered owner of your domain name.

Experience counts when it comes to building a website

One of the ways we keep prices down is based on our experience. 25 years in the industry teaches you a few things about how to deliver the best in the most efficient way possible. Another way is through the use of our custom developed theme. It’s not bespoke, but fear not! As we are still able to blow you away with our quality designs.

We also believe our clients should write their content themselves as they know their business better than anyone else. However, if writing scares you or you believe you’re going to mess it up, we will help guide you through the content writing process.

Ask as many questions as you need

At Tech Warrior we will provide you with the same trustworthy relationship you get out of your friends and family, while providing the best website for your business, at very affordable prices. We aim to build strong, long lasting relationships with our clients and we encourage you to ask us as many questions as you need about the website building process, so that you feel comfortable choosing us as your web developers.

Further reading

Why should I even have a website?

Does my website need to look like everyone else’s?

How long does it take to build a website?
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]]> Who are Tech Warrior’s competitors? https://techwarrior.co.za/education/who-are-tech-warriors-competitors/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://techwarrior.co.za/?p=8808 Competitors for building a website can be people and software platforms. No matter who or what you use, ensure your needs are a priority.

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There are many choices to be made when building a website. These decisions can be broadly split between who will build the site and what platform or software will be used for the development of the website. In this article we’ll take a more detailed look at both of these competitor categories for Tech Warrior.

The father of every good work is discontent, and its mother is diligence.
—Lajos Kassak

Who will build the website

There are three groups of people who compete with Tech Warrior when comes to building a website:

  • Family and friends
  • Professional web design companies
  • Do-it-yourself-ers

Family and friends

A knowledgeable family member can be a useful resource for building a website. The upside is you know who you are dealing with, what kind of work they are capable of and you might be able to negotiate on the cost of the work.

The down side to this approach can sometimes be all of the above as well. Are they building the site as a favour or is it a bona-fide job? Is it a priority for them or are they fitting you in because they know a little (or a lot) more than you? How much experience do they have?

Purchasing domain names carefully is a very important aspect of owning a website. Having a website is an important part of running a business. Make sure you are the rightful registered owner of your domain name.

Professional web design companies

This is a good option if you want to hand-over the process and have it managed on your behalf. These companies can be one-person or many-people in size. They usually support you from the beginning of the process until you have a live, hosted website.

Unfortunately there is no professional body to regulate the standard and quality of web site design and development companies so you will need to do some research to ensure that the company or organization is credible and trustworthy. Over the years we have heard some horror stories of domain names and websites being held ransom by unsavoury web design companies who portray the right image but don’t deliver.

Do-it-yourself-ers

You can build the website yourself. There are many options available when it comes to the software or platform (see below). There is only one question that needs to be answered: “is building the website myself the best use of my time?” If your business needs you at the helm, running the show then using one of the other options is probably better.

What is the best software or platform for my website?

There are various Website building platforms or software that also compete with Tech Warrior when it comes to building a website. These can be installed and run on your computer, can be hosted and managed on your behalf or a combination of the two.

You will want to make sure that the software tools are widely used and open so you can get support when needed. This also ensures you don’t get locked into an expensive once-off proprietary system with limited options for growth or an exit strategy if you and the developer want to part ways.

The most widely used website software is called WordPress. More than 35 percent of all websites use it. This is the software of choice for Tech Warrior. WordPress is usually installed at a hosting provider.

There are other software options for building a website. The more well known ones are Joomla or Drupal. They work and function in a similar way to WordPress but are not as widely used.

Website software that is hosted and managed on your behalf

Another type of competitor that Tech Warrior has is website building software. These go by the name GoDaddy, Squarespace, Shopify, Wix, Weebly and others. They provide the tools to build a website. They also provide the associated services required to get a website up and running like domain registration and hosting. In some instances an online shop or store as well. Tech Warrior has chosen to use WordPress which also provides an option like this.

Make the right choice for your business needs

We have no control over whether you choose a competitor of ours. We do want you to make the right choice for your business. Your website is still the most effective way to answer questions, build trust and get customers to engage and buy from you. Make sure the person or organisation doing it prioritises your needs and offers a good value-for-money product and service. In addition, make sure your website is built using a platform that is open, widely used and doesn’t keep you locked in to the whims of the web developer.

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