YOUR DIGITAL PARTNER
Innovative, custom and bespoke web app development
Lightflows are web app development company covering Surrey & London, with more than 16 years experience delivering beautifully designed, and useable custom web applications. We accelerate your web application development projects.
Using proven, modern technology – we deliver innovative solutions through successful partnerships and collaboration with your internal team. Our forward-looking approach is result-driven, focusing on helping our clients achieve their goals more quickly.
Web app development services
Backend development
Build a rock-solid foundation for your web app with secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. Our expert developers ensure your infrastructure can handle growth, seamlessly integrate with APIs, and meet the demands of modern users.
Frontend development
Create visually stunning and highly responsive user interfaces that keep your customers engaged. Using the latest technologies, we craft seamless and intuitive experiences across all devices, ensuring your web app stands out.
Full-stack web development
Streamline your development process with our full-stack expertise. From database architecture to dynamic user interfaces, we handle every layer of your web app, delivering cohesive and efficient solutions tailored to your needs.
MVP development
Quickly bring your ideas to life with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that’s user-focused and market-ready. We help you prioritise key features, test your concept, and get valuable feedback without overextending resources.
Legacy code modernisation
Breathe new life into outdated systems with our legacy code modernisation services. We refactor and optimise your existing codebase to improve performance, scalability, and security, ensuring it meets today’s standards.
PWA development
Deliver the best of web and mobile worlds with PWAs. We design apps that work offline, load quickly, and provide a native-like experience – perfect for businesses aiming for accessibility, speed, and engagement.
Web app development solutions
Our solutions
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Web apps for startups
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Customer portal web applications
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Enterprise systems
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SaaS products
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Product development
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Bespoke CRM systems
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Web application support & maintenance
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Web apps for startups
If you’re a startup founder with a big idea but unsure where to begin, we can help. Our team, based in London and Surrey, has guided many startups, including FinTech businesses, to turn their vision into reality. From UX/UI design to MVP development, we’re here to support you at every stage.
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Customer portal web applications
Enhance customer service with a custom portal that works around the clock. We design software to boost loyalty, improve communication, and streamline operations. With features like AI assistants and chatbots, your customers enjoy seamless, efficient support while reducing operational costs.
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Enterprise systems
Whether you’re starting from scratch or need support for an existing team, we plan, design, and build enterprise systems tailored to your business. Collaborating with your internal teams, we accelerate delivery with scalable, bespoke solutions that solve complex challenges.
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SaaS products
We specialise in building SaaS platforms that scale. From cloud-based solutions to user-friendly interfaces, we create products that engage users and deliver measurable results. Our approach ensures secure, cost-effective development for businesses of all sizes.
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Product development
Deliver powerful web apps that provide seamless experiences across devices. Our team ensures your application is responsive, adaptable, and perfectly optimised for mobile, tablet, and desktop use. By focusing on usability and design consistency, we help you create a product that meets user expectations while maintaining a polished, professional look across all platforms.
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Bespoke CRM systems
Simplify your business processes with a fully customised CRM system designed to fit your needs. From automation tools that save time to advanced integrations with your existing software, we create CRMs that enhance efficiency and improve customer interactions. Tailored to support your growth, our solutions ensure your team stays organised and your customers feel valued.
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Web application support & maintenance
Ensure your web app stays secure, reliable, and up-to-date with our comprehensive support and maintenance services. From regular updates to bug fixes and performance enhancements, we take a proactive approach to keeping your app running smoothly. As your business grows, we’re here to help you adapt and evolve your app to meet new challenges and opportunities.
Back-end web app technologies
We have several go-to technologies and frameworks we can recommend. Of course, every project is different and we discuss the pros and cons of various approaches before making a selection with you.
Node.js
A powerful JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 engine, enabling server-side scripting and scalable network applications.
Ruby on Rails
A dynamic web application framework that emphasises convention over configuration, enabling rapid development and maintainable code.
NEXT.js
A powerful framework for building server-rendered React applications, providing a seamless development experience and enhanced performance.
.NET
A versatile framework for building web and desktop applications using multiple programming languages, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
Symfony
Symfony is a flexible PHP framework that promotes reusable components and best practices, accelerating the development of high-quality web applications.
Front-end web app technologies
There are many front-end technologies and frameworks that can be used to build modern applications. We’ve chosen a robust set of go-to options that we can recommend.
TypeScript
A strongly-typed superset of JavaScript that adds static typing and advanced features to enhance code quality and maintainability.
Javascript
JavaScript is a versatile programming language that allows developers to create dynamic and interactive web applications with ease.
React
A popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, enabling developers to create reusable UI components and efficient rendering.
Vue.js
A progressive JavaScript framework for building user interfaces, known for its simplicity, flexibility, and seamless integration capabilities.
HTML 5
The latest version of the hyper text mark-up language, providing enhanced features and improved functionality for building modern web applications.
CSS 3
The latest version of Cascading Style Sheets, offering advanced styling capabilities and animations to enhance the visual appeal of web pages.
Web app business benefits
A bespoke, or custom web app has all the benefits of traditional software, except it is cost-effective, easily accessible and scales with your businesses needs. We’ve delivered innovative web apps to companies in many industries, including finance, technology, construction and recruitment. Partner with us for accelerated software delivery and a stress-free experience when building your product.
Cost savings
Web apps can be developed and distributed quickly, which can help to keep development costs down.
Scalability
Custom web apps can adapt and change as business needs change, ensuring that the software can grow with your company. Scalable server architecture allow you to dial resources up and down at will.
Speed of development
With many open source frameworks, building blocks and powerful toolkits, we can build custom software solutions quickly, allowing businesses to get their products to market faster.
Reliability
Well architected web apps ensures that your software is reliable, reducing the need for costly maintenance and making it easier to identify and fix bugs.
Web app security
Our security team employ features that protect against common web vulnerabilities, giving business owners peace of mind knowing that their and their customer’s data will be safe and secure.
Third-party integration
Web apps can be integrated with many other services such as payment gateways, marketing tools, and more, giving businesses access to a wide range of functionality to enhance their software.
Industry experience
FinTech
Financial web applications are an essential part of modern financial services, offering users a range of tools to manage their finances. Some of the popular financial web applications include insurance, financial management software, portfolio tracking.
Startups and SaaS
Startups are always looking for ways to innovate and disrupt traditional industries. One example is a new concept in property, a review site developed from scratch. This type of software can help buyers and sellers make informed decisions by providing user-generated reviews of properties, neighbourhoods, and estate agents
Hospitality
The hospitality industry is also taking advantage of web applications to streamline operations and improve customer experience. Applications for bookings, membership, and loyalty are becoming increasingly popular. These apps can help hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses attract and retain customers, while also providing them with a more personalised experience.
PropTech
The construction industry is also benefiting from web applications, particularly sales suite experience software. This software can help builders showcase their properties to potential buyers, providing them with an immersive and interactive experience. This can help builders close deals more quickly and efficiently, while also providing buyers with a more engaging and informative experience.
Your trusted digital partner
We excel at marketing websites, innovative web apps and mobile applications, and have helped several funded startups achieve success, building their digital products, as well as many established businesses.
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Products launched
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Years in business
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Team members
40%
Increase in website traffic
10+
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What our clients say
Lightflows have done a great job for HomeViews and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Olly McGinn
Co-founder, Homeviews
Stages of our development process
Discovery
Every great project starts with discovery. We take the time to deeply understand your goals, audience, and vision, ensuring we’re building the right solution for your needs. Through workshops, research, and analysis, we uncover insights that form the foundation of your web app.
UX design
User experience is at the heart of everything we create. Our designers craft intuitive, accessible interfaces that make using your app a joy. By mapping user journeys and testing designs, we ensure every interaction is seamless and meaningful.
Prototyping
Prototyping brings your vision to life before a single line of code is written. With interactive models, we validate ideas and refine designs based on user feedback. This step ensures we’re creating a product that truly works for your audience.
Development
With a focus on quality and scalability, our developers build robust and secure web applications. We use the latest technologies to deliver a solution that’s fast, reliable, and future-proof. Collaboration with your team ensures the final product aligns with your goals.
Testing & QA
Testing is where we ensure your web app meets the highest standards. Through rigorous quality assurance, we identify and fix any issues, ensuring performance, security, and usability. This step gives you confidence that your app is ready for launch.
Support and maintenance
Our support doesn’t end at launch. We provide ongoing maintenance to keep your app secure, updated, and performing at its best. Whether it’s fixing bugs, adding features, or scaling with your business, we’re here to help.
Marketing
A great web app needs the right audience. We help you create strategies to attract, engage, and retain users, ensuring your product makes an impact. From launch campaigns to ongoing growth plans, we support your success every step of the way.
Let’s work together
Do you have a project in mind? Or do you need some further information about our services? Feel free to get in touch below.
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Our clients
Why Lightflows for your web app project
We have delivered projects to companies in many sectors.In this section you’ll find details of this experience, that may be relevant to you.
We’re experienced
When it comes to digital, we’ve done it all. Whatever the scale of your project, we use the advantage of everything we’ve done before to deliver creativity, technical acumen, insight, and strategic common sense.
We’re proactive
You can count on us to do more than you counted on. We’ll go above and beyond to act before you ask us, spot challenges before they become problems, and bring new ideas and opportunities to light.
We’re collaborative
We love tech, but we’re people people at heart. For us, collaboration is about more than being easy to work with—it’s having a partner that shares your excitement and your appetite to create something special
We’re invested
When you invest in us, we get invested in you. We take every project personally—it’s there in our refusal to settle for second-best and the way we take ownership and accountability.
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FAQ about web apps
There will always be many questions when choosing a partner and software solution. Here we’ve listed some of the most frequently asked questions at the agency about web application development.
Web apps, or web applications, are software programs that are stored on remote servers and delivered over the Internet through a browser interface. Unlike traditional desktop applications, which need to be installed on the user’s computer, web apps can be accessed through the web browser, requiring no installation on the user’s device.
Web apps are built using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and can be accessed using various web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc. They run on a web server, and the user interacts with them via a web client.
We’re based in Surrey and London, ideally positioned to collaborate with clients across the UK and beyond. Our team delivers bespoke web app solutions tailored to your needs.
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) offer an app-like experience through the browser. They work offline, load quickly, and are cost-effective, combining the best features of web and mobile applications.
No, all our development is handled in-house by our experienced team in Surrey and London. This ensures high-quality results and seamless communication throughout your project.
Web apps include SaaS platforms, customer portals, CRMs, booking systems, and interactive tools, all designed to solve specific business challenges.
Web apps run on remote servers and deliver content through the internet. Users access them via a browser, interacting with the front-end while the back-end processes data securely.
Web applications are highly accessible and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. They can also be easily updated and maintained without requiring users to download or install new software.
While a website is a collection of web pages that provide information about a particular topic or organisation, a web application is a software program that allows users to perform specific tasks or functions. Web applications typically have more complex functionality than websites and require more sophisticated programming and design.
Responsive design is a design approach that ensures that web applications are optimised for different screen sizes and devices. It is important for web applications because it ensures that users can access and use the application on any device, from smartphones to desktop computers.
