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/ E-commerce & bespoke builds

Sell, book and automate with custom-built tech

When an off-the-shelf site won't cut it, we build the thing properly. Online shops, booking platforms, customer portals and internal tools — designed, developed and maintained from our Colchester studio.

E-commerce that doesn't fight your products

Most Shopify stores look like Shopify stores. We build commerce experiences that look like your brand — bespoke product pages, considered checkout flows, smart cross-sells, and the editorial space to actually tell the story of what you make.

Whether you sell 12 SKUs or 12,000, we structure the catalogue so customers find the right thing fast. Filters, search, faceted navigation, recently viewed, wishlists — built only when they pay back.

Booking systems for studios, salons and classes

We've built booking flows for music studios, photography spaces, fitness classes and beauty salons across Essex. Customers see real-time availability, pay a deposit via Stripe, get a calendar invite and an SMS reminder, and you get a clean dashboard showing the week ahead.

Optional extras: staff accounts and rosters, multi-location support, package and membership credits, gift vouchers, and waiting lists for popular slots.

Custom web apps and internal tools

Spreadsheets buckle. Off-the-shelf tools force compromises. We build small, focused web applications that fit how your business actually works — quoting tools, job boards, client portals, inventory dashboards, internal CRMs.

Built on a modern stack with proper authentication, role-based permissions, audit logs and an API surface you can extend later. You own the code, the data and the roadmap.

Integrations that just work

  • Payments: Stripe, GoCardless, Klarna, PayPal, Square
  • Accounting: Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage
  • Email & marketing: Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Brevo, Customer.io
  • Logistics: Royal Mail, DPD, Parcelforce, ShipStation
  • EPOS: Square, Lightspeed, Shopify POS, Vend
  • CRM: HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce

/ FAQ

Common questions

Which e-commerce platform do you build on?
It depends on the project. For most independent retailers we recommend Shopify for speed and ecosystem. For unusual product structures, subscriptions or marketplaces we build custom on the same modern stack as our other sites.
Can you integrate with my EPOS or accounting software?
Yes. We've integrated with Square, Xero, QuickBooks, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Stripe, GoCardless and dozens of other tools. If it has an API, we can connect it.
What about booking systems?
We build custom booking flows for studios, salons, classes and consultancies — including calendar sync, deposits via Stripe, automated reminder emails, and a back-office dashboard for staff.
How long does a Commerce build take?
Typical timeline is 4–8 weeks depending on the number of products, integrations and custom features. We'll give you a realistic schedule with the quote, and stick to it.
Do you offer ongoing support after launch?
Yes. Every Commerce build comes with a care plan covering hosting, security updates, monitoring and a monthly allowance of development time. Plans start at £150/month.

Ready when you are

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