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Kentel vs Toptal: Why a Dedicated Dev Team Beats a Talent Marketplace Every Time

Toptal promises the top 3% of freelancers. Kentel gives you a team that actually knows your product. Here's why the marketplace model breaks down when you're building something real.

Efe Akaroz
2026-02-1413 min read
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Why 73% of Custom Software Projects Fail (And Why Upwork Made It Worse)

Most software projects crash and burn. Bad requirements, cheap freelancers, and zero accountability. Here's what actually goes wrong and how to avoid becoming a statistic.

Efe Akaroz
2026-02-1411 min read
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Stop Paying for SaaS You've Outgrown (Build This Instead)

Tired of duct-taping 5 different SaaS tools together? Here's how to know when custom software saves you money and gives you an unfair edge over competitors.

Efe Akaroz
2026-02-139 min read
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Your Emails Are Going to Spam (Fix It With This Mailcow Setup)

Step-by-step guide to setting up DKIM, SPF, and DMARC on Mailcow so your cold emails actually land in inboxes. No fluff, just the exact DNS records you need.

Efe Akaroz
2026-02-1311 min read
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How Much Does Custom Software Development Cost in 2026?

The real numbers behind custom software development. What affects pricing, where companies overspend, and how to get premium software without the premium price tag.

Efe Akaroz
2026-02-1310 min read
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Custom Software vs Off-the-Shelf Solutions: Which One Wins?

Deciding between custom development and off-the-shelf software? Learn about costs, flexibility, and scaling so you can make the right choice.

Efe Akaroz
2025-08-3012 min read