Software development
TradeOps
Connecting your job system to Xero or QuickBooks
Connecting your job system to Xero or QuickBooks: when an export is enough, when a connector fits, and when a custom integration pays.
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3 min read
Eight Mile · Writing
Articles
Engineering notes, write-ups and the occasional opinion.
Software development
Websites
Online booking for clinics: off-the-shelf or built for you?
Online booking for clinics: when an off-the-shelf tool is enough, when to have one built, and what to watch for with each.
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4 min read
Websites
Local SEO
Why your business doesn't show up on Google Maps
Why your business doesn't show up on Google Maps: verification, categories, mismatched details, service areas, your website and reviews.
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4 min read
Websites
Web design
How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
How much does a small business website cost in the UK? What drives the price, how DIY, freelancer and agency compare, and how Eight Mile prices sites.
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3 min read
Web design
Care plan
Website care plan vs rebuild
Website care plan vs rebuild: when maintenance is enough for a London SMB site, and when a full rebuild earns the spend.
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3 min read
Networking
UniFi
When UniFi is enough, and when you want Meraki/Cisco
When UniFi is enough, and when you want Meraki/Cisco: cost, ownership, multi-site, and support for London offices.
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3 min read
Networking
VPN
Multi-site office network
Multi-site office network design for London SMEs: site-to-site links, consistent segmentation, accounts you keep.
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3 min read
Networking
Wi-Fi
Separate guest Wi-Fi from office network
Separate guest Wi-Fi from office network traffic so visitors never sit one hop from finance, payments, or file shares.
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3 min read
Security
Audit
Security audit vs penetration test
Security audit vs penetration test: when to review config first, when a buyer needs a pentest, and usual order for SaaS.
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3 min read
Security
Git
Secrets in git repository
Secrets in git repository history outlive a deleted file. Rotate first, then stop the next temporary commit.
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3 min read
Backups
Disaster recovery
Backup restore test
A backup restore test proves copies work on a clock you can live with. Untested backups are hope with a green tick.
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3 min read
Infrastructure
Cloud
Moving off the server under the desk
Moving off the server under the desk: stage a move to managed hosting or cloud you own — without a big-bang rewrite.
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3 min read