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When to Update Your App
Congrats, you did it. You worked long and hard to develop and implement an app that reflects your brand and company identity and you brought it to life. But how do you decide when is a good time to update? There is no easy answer to when or how often you should be...
Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Web Design Company
We at Chepri pride ourselves on designing innovative and user-centric websites and mobile apps for a variety of businesses. We're a battle-tested, in-house company who have worked with everyone from start ups to nonprofits to fast casual dining establishments and...
Workplace technology improves employee satisfaction and more
With technological advancements happening faster than most people are even aware, keeping up can be intimidating, but the advantages of updating your workplace technology are boundless. Updating workplace technology can increase productivity,...
DraftClash taking daily fantasy sports gaming to the next level
Chepri client DraftClash is well on their way to shaping the fantasy sports industry, and the way fans use fantasy sports gaming websites. What makes DraftClash different from other fantasy sports websites? DraftClash was expertly designed and developed by a team of...
Three Ways to Run a Retrospective Meeting
Note: This article assumes a basic familiarity with the iterative Agile/Scrum process. The retrospective meeting is a vital part of any sprint. It's also the final event of the sprint. You've had your Vision meeting, prioritized the backlog, created a MVP, and...
Safeguard Risk Solutions awarded for mobile emergency response plans
Safeguard Risk Solutions is a longtime Chepri client and industry leader in helping organizations reduce their liabilities through preparing for emergencies - both natural and manmade. In August 2016, Safeguard Risk Solutions announced that they had been honored with...
Creative design: Has creativity been defeated by habit?
On the topic of creative design, famed British Ad man, John Hegarty, once said “As a creative person you have to have a philosophy, you have to have something you believe in. If you don’t have belief… then you will never truly be great.” Fully understanding Hegarty’s...
What makes a Restaurant Mobile App or website profitable?
The new age of the restaurant mobile app is upon us. And let's face it, the days of picking up the phone, dialing a restaurant, and placing a pick up or delivery order are essentially gone. Restaurant customers are increasingly expressing this sentiment: If they don't...
The Vision Meeting: the roots of development success
I love a good vision meeting... A vision meeting sets the stage for the sprint that follows, and when you get it right, it directly leads to a successful project. Whether you're looking to build your own app or are working with a company like Chepri®, having a good...
Google I/O 2016 – “Get things done!”
Every summer the wizards at Google put on their development conference called Google I/O. Since 2008 they have been showing off many of their key new technologies not just in a informational event but in an amazing hands-on 2 day conference. While there are tons of...
Increase Your Chances of Getting Your First Design Job
No one ever graduates with all the skills required to do their first design job. As a hiring manager, it’s important to remember this. New entry-level employees are an investment. You hope they bring their passion for their field, and an eagerness to learn and do good...
A Dangerous Precedent Set for Manufacturers of IoT Devices
A dangerous precedent may be in motion for manufacturers of IoT devices. On May 15, Nest, the company (currently owned by Alphabet) behind the Nest Learning Thermostat, will discontinue support for their Revolv M1 Smart Home hub. This termination raises ethical...