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SEO in 2021: What Actually Moves Rankings and What Stopped Working
November 5, 20219 min read

SEO in 2021: What Actually Moves Rankings and What Stopped Working

Ten years of SEO advice is on the internet. A lot of it is outdated. Here's what the evidence actually shows works in 2021.

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Payment Gateways for Online Businesses: Stripe, PayPal, Wise and the Real Cost of Accepting Payments
July 18, 20219 min read

Payment Gateways for Online Businesses: Stripe, PayPal, Wise and the Real Cost of Accepting Payments

Every payment processor advertises its rate. Here's what the actual cost looks like when you add up all the fees — and which to choose for what.

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Registering a UK Limited Company as a Non-Resident: The Complete Process
March 10, 20219 min read

Registering a UK Limited Company as a Non-Resident: The Complete Process

You don't need to live in the UK to own a UK company. Here's how the process actually works, from incorporation to your first bank account.

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Bangladesh in 2020: A Country Moving Faster Than Anyone Expected
February 12, 20208 min read

Bangladesh in 2020: A Country Moving Faster Than Anyone Expected

From the outside, Bangladesh is often described as a developing country. From the inside, it's a country that's been changing faster than that label suggests.

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Sylhet and the Tea Gardens: Bangladesh's Most Underrated Region
September 7, 20197 min read

Sylhet and the Tea Gardens: Bangladesh's Most Underrated Region

The northeast of Bangladesh looks nothing like the rest of the country. Rolling hills, tea estates, and a completely different pace.

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Bangladesh's Software Industry: What's Actually Happening in Dhaka's Tech Scene
May 30, 20198 min read

Bangladesh's Software Industry: What's Actually Happening in Dhaka's Tech Scene

Observing the Bangladesh tech sector during its growth years — what the industry looked like when it was finding its footing.

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What People Actually Eat in Bangladesh: A Realistic Food Guide From Someone Who Lived It
January 18, 20197 min read

What People Actually Eat in Bangladesh: A Realistic Food Guide From Someone Who Lived It

The 'national dish' thing never tells you what people eat for breakfast on a Tuesday. Here's what Bangladeshi food actually looks like day to day.

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The Sundarbans: What It's Actually Like to Visit Bangladesh's UNESCO Mangrove Forest
October 15, 20188 min read

The Sundarbans: What It's Actually Like to Visit Bangladesh's UNESCO Mangrove Forest

The world's largest mangrove forest is mostly water, completely flat, and one of the most distinctive environments I've ever been in.

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A Realistic Guide for Foreigners Visiting Bangladesh: What to Expect and What Nobody Tells You
March 22, 20189 min read

A Realistic Guide for Foreigners Visiting Bangladesh: What to Expect and What Nobody Tells You

Bangladesh is not on most tourists' radar. Here's what a foreigner actually experiences when they come, from someone who was there to watch.

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Moving to Dhaka from Rajshahi: What the Capital Does to You in the First Six Months
August 4, 20177 min read

Moving to Dhaka from Rajshahi: What the Capital Does to You in the First Six Months

I grew up in a city where you could breathe. Dhaka took some adjusting to. Here's what nobody tells you about the move.

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