How we transitioned from an agency to a product company
We started Codegent as a digital agency in 2004. Almost 10 years later, the three founders were deciding what to do next.
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Wither the low-hanging fruit
It’s an interesting time to be a product studio. As the major distribution platforms for software have matured and encouraged loads of new market entrants, both competition and established monopolies have increased in what seems like equal measure.
Digital Innovation Studio
Codegent remains a digital innovation studio, as it spins its agency work into Thin Martian and its various other businesses start to stand on their own feet.
We’ve launched our free property app ‘Moovrs’ for iPhone
Did you know that 1 in 8 people decide to purchase a property before they’ve even viewed it? In response to that fact and demand for a simpler, faster way to search property on mobile we created Moovrs.
What’s next for Mobile? Future predictions for 2015 (Part 2)
Part 2 of our look into mobile trends for 2015
What’s next for Mobile? Future predictions for 2015 (Part 1)
We take a look at some of the future predictions for mobile in 2015.
A Guide To Enterprise-Level Social Media Management Tools
We take a look at the Digital Marketing Depot report on the social media management tool market at enterprise-level and what it means for marketers and developers alike.
A taste of Docker and hopes for the future
A quick look at linux containerization à la Docker – how it is, and will, improve the lives of computer people.
The Product Manager's Toolkit
Mel tells all on the tools that help her to effectively look after Codegent's Digital Products and processes.
Facebook lowers organic reach - what now?
There’s rarely a business or brand you’ll speak to now, who doesn't have some sort of ‘social media presence' - even the CIA have recently jumped on the Twitter bandwagon. But with the ‘organic’ reach of social media in steep decline on Facebook in particular, is social still a useful marketing channel and if so, at what cost?
I couldn't live without.... Frugl
Never be bored in London again with Frugl - a great free app helping you find the latest events and goings-on in London.
Changes to our Twitter Monitoring App Twilert
We felt that there was more we could do with Twilert, one of our most popular SaaS apps, to improve the user experience and functionality. This, paired with the acquisition of one of Twilert's service providers, meant that it was time for new features and a complete rebuild of the app.
I couldn't live without... Myfitnesspal
This month Lauren tells us why she couldn't live without... Myfitnesspal
Holding onto your Product Mojo
People who develop products aren't machines. You can't apply product processes and forget the human aspects of how teams are motivated and stay productive. We look at the "Product Mojo" and how to hold onto it.
Agile working - a good alternative to traditional Project Management
With ‘Agile’ becoming the latest buzzword in Digital Project Management we explain why it works and how you can apply the principles to your own projects.
Shoreditch startups worth checking out in May
Hannah tells all on the local startups that are making a difference this month
Questions to ask when your product doesn't sell
7 questions to ask to ensure you're giving a product its best chance at success
A team that plays together - stays together
This week we discuss what makes a strong team of staff at Codegent, and how we ensure the team stays happy, motivated and friendly. We think this has a lot to do with our office culture and so we have listed ways to help make a happy, efficient team. After all – a team that plays together, stays together!
10 years old today
10 years ago today, Codegent Limited was officially born. This is a thank you to everyone who's played a part in our journey so far.
Third Thursday - April News
Hacks, focus groups, new projects and a trip to San Francisco.