https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/Practical guides on websites, apps, custom software and AI for businesses, written from the experience of our projects: costs, choices and what actually works.en-GBMon, 26 Oct 2026 19:18:08 GMThttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/replace-software-subscriptions-with-ai.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/replace-software-subscriptions-with-ai.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTIf you only use a fraction of an app, a smaller bespoke tool can make sense. The decision depends on the workflow, the wider product and who looks after it.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/php-node-security-updates-october-2026.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/php-node-security-updates-october-2026.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe October 2026 PHP and Node.js alerts concern different flaws. Here is what is fixed, what still needs checking and how to ask your provider for evidence.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/ai-fixes-bugs-who-checks-the-fix.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/ai-fixes-bugs-who-checks-the-fix.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTAI can find a defect, propose a patch and write tests. The difficult part is proving that the change solves the problem without breaking something else.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/rag-permissions-and-evidence.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/rag-permissions-and-evidence.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA practical guide to RAG permissions, source citations, outdated documents and knowing when to stop, using a company policy assistant as an example.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/why-i-built-alex.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/why-i-built-alex.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTAn animated character, controlled tools and a connection to my administration workflows. Why Alex makes sense for my business, and why Fin remains a powerful alternative.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/design-that-helps-customers-decide.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/design-that-helps-customers-decide.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTMy view on expressive design, useful motion and the everyday details that help visitors understand an offer, trust it and decide what to do next.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/launch-smaller-finish-the-journey.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/launch-smaller-finish-the-journey.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTA useful first release should let one kind of customer finish one important job. How I would choose the scope, handle manual work and decide what comes next.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/payment-webhooks-without-duplicate-work.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/payment-webhooks-without-duplicate-work.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTSignature checks, a durable inbox and an outbox solve different problems. A practical design for payment integrations that can recover when delivery goes wrong.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)https://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/what-makes-a-website-worth-paying-for.htmlhttps://builtbypitstop.com/en/blog/what-makes-a-website-worth-paying-for.htmlThu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe value is in the decisions, the tested customer journey and the responsibility after launch. Here is what to look for in a website proposal.nick@pitstop360.tech (Nick Taylor)