Blog

Notes from the field — on building custom management systems, choosing the right tool, and how I actually work with clients.

July 17, 2026

Fixed price vs. hourly — how I help clients choose

Neither is universally better. The right pricing model depends on how well-defined the work is, and how much the scope is likely to move.

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July 12, 2026

What a Glide app actually costs to build

Not the sticker price — the real cost. Scope, licensing, ongoing maintenance, and the two mistakes that quietly double every budget.

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July 5, 2026

Why I moved from pure no-code to AI-assisted development

For years I built entire businesses on Glide. Then Claude and Lovable arrived, and the ceiling moved. Here's what actually changed in how I work.

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June 9, 2026

What is Vibe Coding? Build SaaS & Internal Tools

What vibe coding is and how it's changing the way SaaS products and internal tools get built.

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December 28, 2025

How to Build Monthly and Daily Reports in Glide Apps

How to build monthly and daily reports inside Glide apps for cleaner business insights.

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December 28, 2025

Track User Activity in Glide Apps Without Google Analytics

How to track user activity inside Glide apps without relying on Google Analytics.

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December 28, 2025

How to Limit User Ratings in Glide Apps

How to limit and control user ratings in Glide apps to keep feedback fair and accurate.

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June 2, 2025

How to Build a Personalized Cart System in Glide

A guide to building a personalized shopping cart system inside a Glide app.

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April 27, 2025

How to Build Comment Threads and Nested Conversations in Glide Apps

How to build threaded comments and nested conversations inside a Glide app.

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April 20, 2025

Generate PDF in Glide Without Make

How to generate PDFs directly from a Glide app without relying on Make (Integromat).

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April 19, 2025

How to Add a Glide App to Your Device (PWA Installation Guide)

How to add a Glide app to your phone, tablet, or computer as an installable Progressive Web App.

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April 9, 2025

Glide Big Tables Filtering and Searching: Efficient Techniques for Large Datasets

Techniques for filtering and searching efficiently in Glide Big Tables when working with large datasets.

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April 9, 2025

Glide Custom Actions for Collection Items: Enhance Interactivity

How to use Glide's custom actions on collection items to make your app's lists and galleries more interactive.

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April 9, 2025

How to Compress Images in Glide | Optimize App Speed & Save Storage (No Code)

How to compress images in Glide to speed up your app and save on storage, without writing code.

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April 9, 2025

Glide User Access Management – The Right Way

The right way to manage user access and permissions in Glide apps so the right people see the right data.

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April 9, 2025

How to Upload Images with the Comment Component in Glide

How to let users upload images directly within Glide's comment component for richer conversations.

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April 9, 2025

Format Date Function in Glide: Master Date Formatting for Your App

A guide to mastering Glide's Format Date function to display and manipulate dates exactly how you want in your app.

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April 9, 2025

Add a Loading Indicator in Glide Apps: 2 Easy Methods

Two easy methods for adding a loading indicator to Glide apps so users know when something's processing.

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March 17, 2025

איך לבנות מערכת ניהול משימות ללא קוד עם Glide

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March 17, 2025

Building Multi-Language Applications in Glide: A Guide for No Code Developers

A guide for no-code developers on building multi-language Glide applications that serve users in different languages.

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March 16, 2025

The Glide Delete Action: How to Safely Remove Data from Your App

How to use Glide's Delete action safely to remove data from your app without breaking related records.

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March 10, 2025

AI to ROI: Transforming Business Workflows for Maximum Profit

How combining AI with smart workflow automation turns everyday business processes into measurable ROI.

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November 15, 2024

The Unexpected Journey from Tourism to Tech

Gideon's personal story of transitioning from a career in tourism into building no-code apps and systems.

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November 15, 2024

Managing Data for Clean, Scalable Glide Apps

Practical tips for structuring and managing your data so Glide apps stay clean, fast, and scalable as they grow.

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November 15, 2024

Glide Security Best Practices

Key security best practices for building Glide applications, covering authentication, data access, and safe app design.

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September 19, 2024

Glide vs. Bubble: The Ultimate No-Code Showdown for 2024

An updated 2024 comparison of Glide and Bubble to help you pick the right no-code platform for your project.

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September 19, 2024

Glide vs. Bubble: הקרב הגדול של 2024 – איזו פלטפורמה מתאימה לך?

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May 5, 2024

ניתוח מתחרים עם שימוש בבינה מלאכותית ב-Glide | מדריך שלב אחר שלב

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March 20, 2024

הסבר על המחירון של גלייד 2024 (Glide apps)

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June 26, 2023

How to embed a Glide App in WordPress Website using Elementor

A step-by-step guide to embedding a Glide app directly into a WordPress site using Elementor.

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April 25, 2023

כיצד לבנות אפליקציה דמוית אינסטגרם תוך שעה וחצי

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March 23, 2023

כיצד ליצור אפליקציה פשוטה למעקב אחר ציוני תלמידים באמצעות אפליקציות Glide

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March 16, 2023

בניית אפליקציית מדיה חברתית בגלייד

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March 6, 2023

מדריך לבניית אפליקציית מחשבון פשוט בגלייד

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March 6, 2023

איך לבנות אפליקציית ניהול משימות יומית בגלייד | Glide apps

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October 24, 2022

גלייד לעומת כלים אחרים ללא קוד

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October 24, 2022

Glide VS other no-code app building tools

A comparison of Glide against other no-code app builders like Bubble, Webflow, Adalo, FlutterFlow, and more.

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June 14, 2022

מהי אוטומציה של זרימת תהליכי עבודה?

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June 14, 2022

What is workflow automation?

An introduction to workflow automation: what it means, how it helps departments like HR, finance, marketing and sales, and how tools like Make fit in.

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May 24, 2022

Can Glide apps be published to the app stores?

Yes, Glide apps can go on the Apple App Store and Google Play — here's what's required and what to watch out for.

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May 24, 2022

האם ניתן לפרסם אפליקציות גלייד בחנויות?

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May 15, 2022

איך לרכוש אפליקציה בחנות שלי

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April 27, 2022

תהליך בניית מערכת עם גדעון

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April 27, 2022

The process of building a system with Gideon

A step-by-step walkthrough of what to expect when building a custom system with Gideon, from characterization and quotation through development and handoff.

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March 28, 2022

כיצד לבנות אפליקציה בגלייד?

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March 28, 2022

למה עסק צריך מערכת ניהול דיגיטלית?

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March 28, 2022

How to build a Glide app?

A four-step overview of building a Glide app: organizing your data, designing the app, configuring functionality, and sharing it.

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March 28, 2022

Why does a business need a digital management system?

Why managing digital assets properly saves businesses time and money, and how a digital asset management system streamlines collaboration.

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March 27, 2022

Who founded Glide and why?

The story of Glide's founders, their background at Xamarin, and the vision behind turning app-building into something as simple as spreadsheets.

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March 27, 2022

מי ייסד את גלייד (Glide) ולמה?

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March 27, 2022

האם המידע שלי בטוח עם אפליקציות גלייד?

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March 27, 2022

Is my information secure with Glide apps?

A breakdown of the different security layers in Glide apps, from spreadsheet permissions to app login and role-based access.

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March 26, 2022

מה אפשר לעשות עם גלייד (Glide)?

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March 26, 2022

What can be done with Glide?

An overview of what's possible in Glide, from spreadsheet-powered logic to API integrations via tools like Make.

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March 26, 2022

איך להוסיף את האפליקציה שלך של Glide לנייד או למחשב

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March 26, 2022

איך להתאים את גלייד לעברית?

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March 26, 2022

למי אפליקצית גלייד (Glide Apps) מתאימה?

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March 26, 2022

Who is Glide Apps suitable for?

Who gets the most value from Glide apps, whether independent businesses, startups, or personal projects.

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March 25, 2022

מהי פלטפורמת גלייד (Glide Apps)?

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March 25, 2022

What is the Glide Apps platform?

A comprehensive guide to the Glide Apps platform covering how it works, who built it, how to build with it, security, publishing, and more.

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March 25, 2022

פיתוח מערכות ללא קוד (אל-קוד)

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March 25, 2022

Development of systems without code (no-code)

Comparing traditional coded development to no-code development, with the pros and cons of each approach.

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