Joren co-founded TopDevs and leads product strategy, turning rough ideas into scoped, shippable software. He keeps every build anchored to the outcome that matters, from first MVP to a platform that scales.
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Articles by Joren
Progressive Web Apps: how they work and fit
Progressive Web Apps run in a browser and can offer app features. Compare a PWA, native app and website, including device support and limitations.
Building a restaurant or hospitality website in 2026: costs and features
A hospitality website: what it costs, which features it really needs and whether to build or connect your reservations. Honest advice, no sales pitch, plus a free intro call.
What does a Shopify website cost in 2026?
What does a Shopify website cost? Compare development, subscriptions, apps and payment processing. Use the worked example to assess your quote.
WordPress website costs: build and maintenance
WordPress website costs explained: compare the build, hosting, plugins and maintenance. Learn how to assess quotes with the same scope.
What does a webshop cost in 2026? An honest price guide
What does a webshop cost in 2026? Honest prices per platform, with transaction fees, monthly costs and the real cost over 24 months.
Website for freelancers (zzp) in 2026
A website as a freelancer (zzp): what it costs, which route fits you and how to avoid lock-in. Honest advice, no sales pitch, plus a free intro call.
Custom website development: a buyer's guide
Custom website development: learn when a template is enough, what a bespoke build involves and how to agree costs, ownership and ongoing support.
What does a custom website cost in 2026? An honest price guide per type
What does a custom website cost in 2026? Honest prices per type of site, with one-time investment, lead time, monthly costs and the real cost over 24 months.
WordPress vs custom vs headless: what fits?
WordPress, custom development and headless can coexist. Compare content management, presentation, costs and handover against your website brief.
The hidden costs of cheap websites: what a 500-euro site really costs you (2026)
The hidden costs of cheap websites add up over three years: lost conversions, vendor lock-in, plugin bloat, weak SEO and a rebuild you never budgeted for.
Astro vs WordPress vs Next.js: which fits?
Astro vs WordPress and Next.js: compare speed, content editing, hosting and upkeep. Choose the approach that fits your website and team.
WordPress vs Webflow vs Wix vs Shopify (2026)
WordPress vs Webflow, Wix and Shopify: compare editing, design, e-commerce and ownership. Find the right fit for your business.
How to improve website speed in 2026: Core Web Vitals without the jargon
How to improve website speed, explained plainly: what Core Web Vitals are, why load time drives conversion and ranking, what makes sites slow, and a checklist to fix it.
Website ownership and no lock-in: do you actually own your site? (2026)
Website ownership broken into four layers: domain, hosting, code and content, plus the builder lock-in traps of Wix and Squarespace and a checklist you demand up front.
Website project checklist: how to brief a web agency (2026)
A practical website project checklist plus how to write a brief that gets accurate quotes. Goals, content, functionality, budget and who decides, all in one place.
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