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.

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Illuminating the best way forward

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.

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Web development services

Frontend 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.

Some of our front-end technologies include:

Backend 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.

Some of our back-end technologies include:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Successful partnerships

Over the years, we’ve partnered with leaders in FinTech, Property Tech, Science Tech, Travel Tech and the like. What we all share is a commitment to delivering quality, value and results; that’s why we work so well together.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Endless scalability

We combine our web development expertise with deep knowledge in infrastructure, the cloud, and your wider tech stack

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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.

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More control

We use GIT-based version control that means we can try new things without putting your entire codebase at risk.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

Success stories

Web development case studies

Here are just a few of the successful web development applications we've delivered to our clients.

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Lightflows have done a great job for HomeViews and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

★★★★★

Olly McGinn

COO, Co-founder HomeViews

A big thank you to the whole team that worked with us to achieve this!

★★★★★

Peter Hamilton

CEO, 123 Sheets

I’ve collaborated the Lightflows team on several large-scale website projects and can recommend without hesitation.

★★★★★

Phil Wareham

Senior Designer

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So, whether you need a custom web developed from scratch or an existing solution updated and optimised, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn how we can help you solve your business challenges and build innovative web development pplications that drive business growth.

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Web development FAQs

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.

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