YOUR DIGITAL PARTNER
Web development done differently
When tech firms need a proven pair of hands to develop digital experiences, they turn to Lightflows: an experienced web development agency with decades of experience and a structured approach that makes even the most complex projects run smoothly.
Web development encompasses a range of projects, from easy-to-use online websites, eCommerce sites to innovative web apps that make entirely unique experiences possible. With frontend, backend and full stack development teams, we’ve been involved with projects across numerous industries using a vast range of technologies, managing the entire process from start to finish.
But what our clients value isn’t just the sheer breadth and depth of our experience, it’s an agile way of working that enables us to pivot and change direction based on your budget, timeline, and all the exciting discoveries and ideas along the way.
Web development solutions
Our solutions
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Front-end web development
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Back-end web development
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Full stack web development
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Open source web development
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Maintenance and support services
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Hosting & infrastructure
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Front-end web development
In a world where users interact with dozens of digital experiences every day, UI and UX are critically important. Even the most sophisticated tech becomes meaningless if it’s near-impossible to interact with. Our frontend developers combine an aesthetic sensibility with a relentless focus on what it feels like to interact with your website or web app.
Working with us, you’ll see fast progress from the outset of your project, starting with an early MVP and progressing through continuous refinement until we arrive at a website or application your users will love.
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Back-end web development
When it comes to web development, the real magic happens beneath the surface. Our backend developers are in the trenches of the war for faster, more responsive, and more secure digital projects, constantly looking for new ways to unlock efficiency and performance.
With Continuous Integration (CI), we also focus on the way your project interacts with the rest of your tech stack, third-party services, and existing code. As a result, we remove the guesswork and the bad habit of delaying complex integrations until later in the process when they’re harder to pull off smoothly. We integrate earlier, so we can integrate easier.
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Full stack web development
Full stack development is the comprehensive approach to web development, covering both the frontend and backend to create seamless and dynamic digital experiences. Our full stack developers are experts in both areas, ensuring that every aspect of your project works harmoniously.
From crafting intuitive user interfaces to building robust backend systems, our team is proficient in the entire technology stack. They constantly seek new ways to enhance functionality, performance, and security. By managing the full development process, we ensure that your project is not only efficient and reliable but also scalable and future-proof. Trust us to deliver a holistic solution that meets all your web development needs.
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Open source web development
We’re advocates for power of open source software. By using open source technologies, we can offer our clients cost-effective, secure, and scalable web development solutions. Here are just a few of the benefits of Open Source Software:
Cost-Effective: Open source software is free to use and modify, eliminating licensing fees and reducing development costs.
Secure: Most open source software is developed and reviewed by a global community of developers, ensuring a high level of security. We carefully choose libraries that are well maintended and documented.
Choice: There are any different technologies to choose from and a myriad of frameworks and libraries. This has speed benefits and boosts productivity, by reducing the need to build things from scratch.
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Maintenance and support services
Our maintenance and support services are designed to become an always-available source of the help you need, when you need it, as well as proactive maintenance to check configurations, keep your website secure, and conduct updates on your behalf. We become an extension of your team to take ownership and accountability over the full lifecycle—going live is just the beginning.
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Hosting & infrastructure
As specialists in helping tech businesses succeed, we share your passion for the right hosting architecture and an infrastructure that optimises performance and efficiency. Our database experts can integrate your website or application with existing databases, from MySQL to PostgreSQL and MongoDB, as well as migrating data on your behalf.
We can also help you unlock endless scalability with a cloud infrastructure that’s fast, flexible, and constantly available. We build advanced digital products on platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and DigitalOcean, as well as leveraging the scale of the cloud for novel ways of processing data.
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.
Laravel
Laravel is a popular PHP framework known for its elegant syntax and robust features, simplifying web application development.
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.
The benefits of better web development
It’s easier than ever for someone to build a website or application that basically works. But only a capable, experienced team can help you unlock the true potential of your project and make the most of your budget.
Diverse knowledge
Our team that knows a multitude of frontend and backend technologies—so we can work with the right one for you, not just our favourite.
Scalability
We combine our web development expertise with deep knowledge in infrastructure, the cloud, and your wider tech stack
Faster value
Our iterative approach to development means we get something up-and-running fast, so we can build in quality earlier and ensure a smoother launch.
More control
We use GIT-based version control that means we can try new things without putting your entire codebase at risk.
Stronger security
We’re there at every stage of the development process and through the full life of your digital product as new vulnerabilities become known.
Less uncertainty
Our track record says it all: working with us means getting a team that confidently and capably delivers, on-time and on-budget.
A competitive edge
Incredible digital experiences are more than technical achievements. They’re ways to better meet the needs of your customers, impress investors, and outperform your competitors
Lower costs
We use our knowledge to find efficiencies—not just in development, but in how your website or app works for your customers and users. As a result, we can help keep costs down
Constant improvement
Launch is just the start of the journey—we can work with you over time to add new functionality and help your website adapt alongside your business.
Tailored web solutions, delivered smartly
Bespoke web development
With a dedicated team of web developers, we’ll collaborate with you to create something game-changing from the ground up: from a compelling website to one-of-a-kind applications.
Using what already works:
Our pragmatic mindset means we’re smart about what we develop and the proven, existing platforms we can build on. That’s how we’re able to deliver on-time and on-budget, without losing quality.
Evolving your web presence:
We can also unpick your existing digital assets and find opportunities for improvement, from page load speeds and SEO to adding new functionality and ways to engage your users.
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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Years in business
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Team members
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Increase in traffic
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Stages of our development process
We’re a web app design and development company, an agency you can trust with your project.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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 app project
Benefit from our web development agency experience. Forget functional. We build digital products that get people excited—and deliver the results you need.
We’re an experienced digital agency
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 as a digital agency 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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Web development FAQs
We’re a development company you can trust with your project.
eCommerce development, CMS development, We’ve been involved in hundreds of web development projects, from one-page WordPress websites to eCommerce platforms for household names. What our projects have in common is our ability to take proven, established technologies and apply them in exciting new ways, creating digital products with real impact.
We do! We’ve created mobile apps across iOS and Android, as well as building out the backend and APIs required to deliver the functionality you need. You can learn more about our mobile app development services here.
Some developers are cheerleaders for certain technologies, but we think that’s doing things in reverse. There’s no right tech—just the right tech for you. That’s why we work closely with you to understand your current tech stack, your vision for the product, and the functionality you need. Then, it’s our job to find the most efficient, effective way to bridge the gap.
As a foundation, every project starts with the discovery phase: a chance for us to help you pin down your thinking, define the scope of your project, and set measurable goals. We’ll then lead you through an iterative process of development, sharing, and refinement, keeping you closely connected to your product at every stage.
Web development is intrinsically linked to search engine performance and Google has significantly increased its emphasis on page loading times in recent years. More than ever, the speed and responsiveness of your web project matters—not just for user experience, but in determining whether anyone will find your website in the first place.