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Custom Developed Software: What We Build For Service Brands (and When You Actually Need It)

Published on December 14, 2025

A practical guide to custom software engineering, from build vs buy decisions to real examples like Google Workspace automation, SMS notifications, and mobile apps.

Why Your Website Needs a Form

Turn Your Site Into a Lead Engine

Published on November 9, 2025

Having a phone number and email is fine — but a form on your website can capture more leads, reduce friction, and cost you nothing extra. At Marshland Software, it’s included in every hosting plan.

The Real Cost of 'Free' Website Hosting

Published on October 13, 2025

Free hosting sounds good—until the hidden costs, limits, and fine print show up. Here’s why honest, low-cost hosting wins every time.

Why Email Marketing Still Wins for Small Services

Published on October 12, 2025

Why email is still the small business powerhouse — the channel that builds relationships, books jobs, and beats algorithms.

Typing Your Domain: What Happens Next?

Published on September 30, 2025

A friendly, step-by-step journey through DNS, hosting, HTTPS, caching, and CDNs—explained in simple terms so you know exactly what happens when someone visits your website.

ACRSurgeons Case Study

Consulting for Retirement Transitions

Published on September 4, 2025

How Marshland Software helped a retiring medical practice cut hosting costs by ~60% and uncover additional savings through practical tech consulting.

Demystifying the Web

Web History & Key Terms Explained

Published on September 1, 2025

A brief history of the web as we know it to provide context for the terms you may have heard thrown around, but never really understood.

Is a Website Worth It?

Even With Social Media?

Published on August 31, 2025

Social media is great—but it’s rented land. Here’s why a simple website still matters for small businesses in the U.S., plus the risks and real stats.

Avoiding the Nickel-and-Dime Trap

How Big Website Hosts Overcharge Simple Sites

Published on August 31, 2025

A cautionary story about a small medical practice and how major hosting providers upsell and overcharge for simple websites—plus how Marshland Software offers a fair, transparent alternative.