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Edinburgh & Lothian Web Applications

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You know what's frustrating? Trying to squeeze your business into software that wasn't built for you. We create web apps that fit like a glove, solving the exact problems keeping you up at night.

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Web Applications That
Drive Your Business Forward

Here's the thing about custom web apps; they're not just websites with login buttons. They're proper software that runs your business, handles your workflow, and makes your team's life easier. We build them from scratch using React, Node.js, and all the modern kit.

Custom Built

We write every single line of code just for you. No templates, no bloat, no features you'll never use. It's like having a suit tailored versus buying off the rack. Fits better, works better.

Scalable Architecture

Start with ten users today, handle ten thousand tomorrow. We build these things to grow with you. No massive rewrites when you hit it big, just smooth sailing as you scale up.

Modern Technology

We use the same tech stack as Netflix and Airbnb. React, Next.js, Node.js; basically all the good stuff that keeps things fast and secure. Your app won't feel dated in two years' time.

Full Ownership

Once we're done, it's yours. All of it. The code, the documentation, the whole shebang. No sneaky licensing fees or vendor lock-in nonsense. You could take it to another developer tomorrow if you wanted (but you won't want to).

Popular Web Application
Solutions We Build

We've built everything from booking systems for Edinburgh restaurants to complex platforms for Lothian businesses handling millions in transactions. Let me show you what's possible when software actually works the way you need it to.

  • Customer Portals

    Your customers get their own space to check orders, grab documents, and sort issues out themselves. Cuts your support calls in half, and customers actually prefer it. Win-win.

  • Internal Dashboards

    See everything happening in your business, right now, on one screen. Sales figures, customer activity, team performance; whatever matters to you. Set up alerts so you know when something needs attention.

  • Booking & Scheduling Systems

    Customers book themselves in, get automatic confirmations and reminders, and it all syncs with your calendar. No more phone tennis or double bookings. Just smooth, effortless scheduling.

  • Inventory Management

    Know what's in stock, what's running low, and what's flying off the shelves. Set up automatic reorders so you never run out of bestsellers. Works across multiple locations too.

  • Project Management Tools

    Built around how your team actually works, not how some software company thinks you should work. Track tasks, log time, share files; all the boring but essential stuff that keeps projects moving.

  • SaaS Platforms

    Got an idea for the next big thing? We'll build the whole platform. User accounts, subscription billing, payment processing; we handle all the tricky technical stuff while you focus on growing your customer base.

How We Build Your
Perfect Web Application

We've refined this process over hundreds of projects. No nasty surprises, no scope creep, just steady progress from idea to launch.

Discovery & Planning

First, we really get to know your business. What problems are you solving? Who's using this thing? We sketch out screens, map user journeys, and show you prototypes. No code yet, just making sure we're building the right thing.

Agile Development

Every two weeks, you get something new to play with. Test it, break it, tell us what you think. This isn't one of those projects where we vanish for months. You're part of the process.

Testing & Refinement

We test everything. Properly test it, not just 'yeah, looks fine on my laptop.' Every browser, every device size. Finding bugs, fixing them, making it faster. The boring stuff that makes the difference.

Launch & Scale

Launch day! We handle all the technical setup; servers, domains, security certificates, the lot. By the time you wake up, your app's live and your customers are using it. No drama, just done.

Built With
Modern Technology

Let's talk tech for a minute (I'll keep it simple). We use the same tools as Spotify, Netflix, and all those Silicon Valley companies. Not because it's trendy, but because it works.

  • React & Next.js

    The same framework Netflix uses for their interface. It's ridiculously fast, works great with Google, and your users won't be sitting there watching loading spinners.

  • Node.js & Express

    JavaScript on the server (weird, right?). But it's brilliant for handling lots of users at once. PayPal and LinkedIn run on this stuff, so you're in good company.

  • PostgreSQL & MongoDB

    Rock-solid databases that just work. Your data stays organised, backups happen automatically, and everything loads instantly. The boring, reliable choice (which is exactly what you want for data).

  • AWS & Vercel

    Your app lives in the cloud (Amazon's cloud, specifically). Goes viral overnight? The servers scale up automatically. Having a quiet Tuesday? Scales back down. You only pay for what you use.

  • TypeScript

    It's like spell-check for code. Catches mistakes before they become problems. Makes the whole thing more reliable and easier to update later.

  • REST APIs & GraphQL

    The plumbing that lets your app talk to other services. Want to add payment processing next year? Connect to a new CRM? This makes it possible without rebuilding everything.

Recent Projects

Bloc Collective

Bloc Collective

NIU Edinburgh

NIU Edinburgh

Arms & Legs

Arms & Legs

Morely Trends

Morely Trends

Caofen

Caofen

Flex Electric

Flex Electric

Web App FAQ

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Common questions about custom web application development. Need more details? We're happy to explain.

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Think of it this way: a website is like a shop window, nice to look at but you can't touch anything. A web app? That's the actual shop where stuff happens. Users log in, click buttons, fill forms, and things change. It's software that lives in your browser. Like the difference between reading BBC News (website) and checking your Monzo account (web app).

For something straightforward? About 4-6 weeks. Most business apps take 2-4 months from 'here's my idea' to 'it's live!' The complex stuff, the really ambitious projects, might stretch to 6 months. But here's the good bit: you'll see working versions within weeks. We don't disappear for months then surprise you.

Yeah, absolutely. We connect to pretty much anything; Salesforce, Xero, Stripe, Mailchimp, you name it. If it's got an API (and what doesn't these days?), we can plug into it. Even old systems that just spit out CSV files, we'll make it work.

Of course! Everything works brilliantly on phones, tablets, laptops, whatever. We can even make it feel like a proper mobile app (PWA is the technical term) without the hassle of app stores. Your users just save it to their home screen and away they go.

We take this seriously. Really seriously. Everything's encrypted, passwords are properly hashed, data gets backed up automatically, and we tick all the GDPR boxes. Same security standards as the big tech companies use. Your data (and your customers' data) stays safe.

Right, let's talk numbers. Simple apps start around £5,000. Most businesses spend between £10,000-£30,000 for something substantial. Big, complex platforms? You're looking at £40,000 and up. We'll give you a fixed price once we understand what you need. No surprises, and we can spread payments if that helps.

We'll train your team properly and leave you with clear documentation (not the technical gibberish kind). Want us to stick around? Support starts at £500 a month. Being local to Edinburgh means we can pop round if needed. Rather handle it yourself? That's fine too, we'll hand over everything.

That's the whole point of custom software! Need a new feature next year? We'll add it. Want to tweak how something works? Easy. We build admin panels for the stuff you'll want to change regularly, so you don't need us for every little adjustment.

Ready to build something amazing?
Let's create your custom web app

Off-the-shelf software is fine if you're happy to change how you work to fit the software. But why should you? Get something built specifically for your business, your workflow, your way of doing things.

Let's have a proper chat about what you need. No sales pitch, no technical waffle. Just an honest conversation about what's possible, what it'll cost, and whether we're the right fit for your project.

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Gavin

Hi, I'm Gavin. The lead developer here at Altitude Design. I'm here to help you get your business online and make it a success.

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