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Stories from Bit&Bits: plain answers on web design, e-commerce, marketing and offshore teams for businesses in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Web Design & Development · October 31, 2026 · 4 min read

From Dial-Up to AI: What 22 Years on the Web Taught Us

We started building websites when pages loaded line by line over dial-up. Here is what two decades on the web have taught us, and what has…

Apps & Software · October 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Online Reservation Systems for Hotels, Clinics and Tours

Hotels, clinics and tour operators all take bookings, but they need very different systems. Here is what a good online reservation system should do for each.

Hosting · October 29, 2026 · 5 min read

Choosing Web Hosting in Egypt: Shared, VPS or Cloud?

Shared, VPS or cloud? A plain-language guide to choosing hosting that keeps your website fast, secure and backed up.

E-Commerce · October 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Launching an Online Store With No Upfront Fee: How Revenue Share Works

No budget for a big store build? With revenue share, we build and market your store and are paid from your online sales. Here is how…

Apps & Software · October 27, 2026 · 4 min read

School Management Systems: What to Look For Before You Buy or Build

Before you buy or build school software, check it fits your curriculum, fees, languages and parents. A practical checklist for schools in Egypt.

Offshore Teams · October 26, 2026 · 4 min read

A Dedicated Development Team for Saudi Companies, One Hour Away in Cairo

Saudi companies are building their tech teams faster than local hiring allows. Here is how a dedicated team in Cairo works, just one hour behind Riyadh.