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Practical tutorials and engineering guides from MarqueFactory.

Business & Technology

Custom Software vs Ready-Made Solutions: What Growing Businesses Should Choose in 2026

Most businesses start with ready-made platforms like Shopify or SaaS tools. But as they grow, limitations appear. Here’s when to choose custom software and how it can transform your business.

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Business & Technology

How to Choose the Right Software Development Company for Your Startup (2026 Guide)

Choosing the wrong development company can cost months and thousands of dollars. This practical guide helps startups and businesses select the right software development partner for long-term growth.

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Technology & Legal

Is Web Scraping Legal? A Practical Guide for Businesses

Web scraping can power price monitoring, directories, and analytics — but it must be done responsibly. Learn what’s generally allowed, what’s risky, and how to scrape safely.

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DevOps

How to Migrate MongoDB from One Cloud to Another (Complete Guide)

Step-by-step guide to migrate MongoDB from one cloud to another using mongodump and mongorestore.

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Backend

How to Build a REST API with Node.js and Express (Beginner Guide)

Learn how to create a simple REST API using Node.js and Express with step-by-step instructions.

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Frontend

How to Create a Next.js App Using App Router (Beginner Guide)

Learn how to create a modern Next.js application using the App Router with step-by-step instructions.

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DevOps

Complete Guide: Install Nginx and Free Let’s Encrypt SSL on Linux Server

A complete production-ready guide to installing Nginx and securing it with free Let’s Encrypt SSL on a Linux server.

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DevOps

How to Install and Configure Nginx on Linux Server

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Nginx on a Linux server.

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DevOps

Install Nginx on Linux Server (2026 Complete Production Guide)

Learn how to install and configure Nginx on Ubuntu/Linux server for production. Step-by-step DevOps guide with security, firewall, and server block setup.

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DevOps

How to Install Free Let’s Encrypt SSL (HTTPS) on Linux Server

A complete step-by-step guide to securing your Linux server with free HTTPS using Let’s Encrypt and Certbot.

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E-Commerce

Why a Custom E-Commerce Solution Is the Smartest Choice for Growing Businesses

Discover why custom e-commerce solutions outperform off-the-shelf platforms and how Marquefactory helps businesses build scalable, secure, and future-proof online stores.

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E-Commerce

Shopify vs WordPress vs Custom E-Commerce — Which Platform Should You Choose?

A detailed comparison of Shopify, WordPress (WooCommerce), and custom e-commerce solutions—covering cost, scalability, flexibility, performance, and long-term growth.

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DevOps

How to Convert PEM to PPK (PuTTY Private Key) — Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to convert a .pem SSH key into a .ppk PuTTY key using PuTTYgen (Windows) or puttygen (Linux/macOS), plus common troubleshooting.

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DevOps

How to Install NVM on Ubuntu (Node Version Manager)

Learn how to install NVM on Ubuntu, install Node versions, and switch between them easily.

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