About: Gary Leicher

I don’t think the extent of planning and organisation that occurs when developing software is actually understood. The entire process, even before the team begins working and most definitely during the process is an extensive and timeous process. Different companies use different processes of working. For Smudge, we believe in the agile...

The building of software is a lengthy process that includes an extensive team of experts and a comprehensive plan of action. The extent of work behind the scenes is not always visible and although many believe that it is as simple as putting an idea together, typing in a few codes and the software is...

Hackers are real, and hacking is a real threat. If your computer and website are not protected by the latest security software and firewalls, chances are you could become a victim of a malicious hacker. It's time to secure your site from hackers. Limiting the chances of being hacked starts with knowing how hackers operate. They...

Almost every day I am asked about website security. We are living in a world where despite what many of us think, the minute we put things online our data is out there, so we need to be doing all that we can to protect our own data and that of our clients. The question...

Would you buy a blueprint off the shelf to build your dream house? The answer is, of course no, as the likelihood of it being the perfect solution is slim to none, never mind that once it is built you may find that only three of the rooms have windows or that the design makes...

Six months ago, when we were welcoming in 2020, no one could have predicted a global pandemic shutting down the world, destroying economies, bringing industries down. Now the question is - Is your website valid in today's competitive market? Businesses have been hard hit during this pandemic, and many found out very quickly the need for a...

We all know how crucial a website is for your business in today’s business arena. Whether you are a start-up or a corporate you cannot afford not to have an online presence today. Often I am asked the question: What makes a good website? And usually the answers I give seems to take my clients by...

Your website is your online brand, the first impression potential clients are going to have of you and your company – for something so crucial to your business, cutting costs shouldn’t be an option.

Nowadays, we don’t only rely on our phones to keep us in contact with family and friends, but rely on them as necessary tools to conduct work, socialise and be exposed to readily available information when we demand it – and, to think, all of this is available in the palm of our hands.  It...