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Build & Design

The thing itself: the site, the store, the app, and the design system that keeps them coherent as they grow.

Most of what a business asks for starts here — something to be built, and someone to be honest about what it will cost to keep it running afterwards.

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Every service on this site is delivered by senior developers with ten to fifteen years in that niche. Whatever the brief asks for, it gets built.

01

Web Development & Engineering

20 services

  1. 01

    Business website (5–10 pages)

    A brochure site that earns credibility — copy, design, CMS and deploy.

    For
    SMEs, consultants
    From
    $600–$3,000
    Time
    2–4 weeks

  2. 02

    Landing page / funnel page

    A single conversion-focused page for an ad campaign or a launch.

    For
    Marketers, coaches
    From
    $250–$1,200
    Time
    3–7 days

  3. 03

    WordPress website

    Theme or custom build, plugins, and training so the client can run it.

    For
    Local businesses
    From
    $500–$2,500
    Time
    2–4 weeks

  4. 04

    Webflow / Framer site

    A no-code premium site — fast, animated, and editable by the client.

    For
    Startups, agencies
    From
    $800–$3,500
    Time
    1–3 weeks

  5. 05

    Headless CMS build

    A Next.js front end on Sanity or Strapi — fast and built to scale.

    For
    Content-heavy brands
    From
    $2,500–$12,000
    Time
    4–8 weeks

  6. 06

    Custom web app / SaaS dashboard

    A whole product: auth, database, roles and billing.

    For
    Startups, internal teams
    From
    $5,000–$40,000
    Time
    2–5 months

  7. 07

    Client / member portal

    A login-protected area for files, invoices and progress.

    For
    Agencies, clinics
    From
    $2,000–$10,000
    Time
    4–8 weeks

  8. 08

    API development & integration

    REST or GraphQL APIs, and joining third-party systems together.

    For
    Product teams
    From
    $1,500–$12,000
    Time
    2–8 weeks

  9. 09

    Website redesign / modernisation

    An old site rebuilt modern, fast and mobile-first.

    For
    Established SMEs
    From
    $1,000–$6,000
    Time
    3–6 weeks

  10. 10

    Speed & Core Web Vitals optimisation

    LCP, CLS and INP fixed — images, JavaScript, caching, hosting.

    For
    Any site owner
    From
    $300–$1,500
    Time
    3–10 days

  11. 11

    Website migration

    A move of host, platform or CMS without losing traffic.

    For
    Growing businesses
    From
    $400–$3,000
    Time
    1–3 weeks

  12. 12

    Progressive Web App (PWA)

    A website turned installable and offline-capable.

    For
    Retail, media
    From
    $1,500–$8,000
    Time
    3–6 weeks

  13. 13

    Multilingual / localisation build

    A multi-language site with hreflang and right-to-left support.

    For
    Exporters, Gulf market
    From
    $800–$4,000
    Time
    2–5 weeks

  14. 14

    Accessibility (WCAG) remediation

    Screen-reader, contrast and keyboard fixes, with the audit behind them.

    For
    US / EU / UK clients
    From
    $700–$5,000
    Time
    2–5 weeks

  15. 15

    Website maintenance & care plan

    Monthly updates, backups, uptime and small edits — recurring income.

    For
    Every website client
    From
    $80–$600/mo
    Time
    ongoing

  16. 16

    Bug fixing & rescue projects

    Finishing or repairing another developer’s unfinished work.

    For
    Frustrated owners
    From
    $40–$90/hr
    Time
    1–14 days

  17. 17

    Booking & appointment system

    Calendar, slots, payments and reminders — for clinics and salons.

    For
    Service businesses
    From
    $600–$4,000
    Time
    2–4 weeks

  18. 18

    Membership / subscription site

    Paid tiers, gated content and recurring billing.

    For
    Creators, coaches
    From
    $1,200–$7,000
    Time
    3–7 weeks

  19. 19

    Directory / marketplace platform

    Multi-vendor listings, search, commissions and payouts.

    For
    Founders
    From
    $4,000–$30,000
    Time
    2–5 months

  20. 20

    Learning management system (LMS)

    Courses, quizzes, certificates and student progress.

    For
    Educators, academies
    From
    $1,500–$15,000
    Time
    4–12 weeks

02

E-commerce

10 services

  1. 01

    Shopify store setup

    Theme, products, payments, shipping and apps — ready to launch.

    For
    DTC brands
    From
    $700–$4,000
    Time
    2–4 weeks

  2. 02

    WooCommerce store

    A WordPress commerce build with payment and tax set up properly.

    For
    SMEs, local retail
    From
    $600–$3,500
    Time
    2–5 weeks

  3. 03

    Custom headless commerce

    A Shopify or Medusa back end behind a custom Next.js storefront.

    For
    Scaling brands
    From
    $6,000–$35,000
    Time
    2–4 months

  4. 04

    Product page CRO

    Layout, copy, reviews and trust signals, aimed at conversion.

    For
    E-commerce owners
    From
    $400–$2,500
    Time
    1–3 weeks

  5. 05

    Store migration

    Woo to Shopify or back, with SEO and order history intact.

    For
    Growing stores
    From
    $800–$5,000
    Time
    2–4 weeks

  6. 06

    Payment gateway integration

    Stripe, PayPal, local gateways, wallets and cash-on-delivery flows.

    For
    Any store
    From
    $300–$2,000
    Time
    3–10 days

  7. 07

    Subscription & recurring commerce

    Subscribe-and-save, boxes, and dunning management.

    For
    DTC brands
    From
    $1,000–$6,000
    Time
    2–5 weeks

  8. 08

    Marketplace integration

    Amazon, Etsy, eBay and Daraz listings with inventory sync.

    For
    Retailers
    From
    $500–$4,000
    Time
    2–4 weeks

  9. 09

    Inventory & order automation

    Stock sync, supplier feeds and auto-fulfilment rules.

    For
    Multi-channel sellers
    From
    $700–$5,000
    Time
    2–5 weeks

  10. 10

    Retention & abandoned cart flows

    Klaviyo or Mailchimp automations that bring revenue back.

    For
    E-commerce owners
    From
    $400–$2,500 + $300/mo
    Time
    1–3 weeks

03

Mobile & App Development

10 services

  1. 01

    Native iOS app

    A Swift app, taken through to App Store submission.

    For
    Funded startups
    From
    $8,000–$60,000
    Time
    2–6 months

  2. 02

    Native Android app

    A Kotlin app, taken through to Play Store release.

    For
    Funded startups
    From
    $7,000–$50,000
    Time
    2–6 months

  3. 03

    Cross-platform app

    Flutter or React Native — one codebase, both platforms.

    For
    Most SMEs
    From
    $4,000–$30,000
    Time
    6–16 weeks

  4. 04

    Startup MVP build

    The core feature set in eight to twelve weeks, ready for investors.

    For
    Founders
    From
    $6,000–$25,000
    Time
    2–4 months

  5. 05

    App Store Optimisation (ASO)

    Title, keywords, screenshots and a ratings strategy.

    For
    App owners
    From
    $300–$1,500/mo
    Time
    ongoing

  6. 06

    App maintenance & releases

    OS updates, crash fixes and store compliance.

    For
    Any app owner
    From
    $300–$2,000/mo
    Time
    ongoing

  7. 07

    Wearable / TV app

    watchOS, Wear OS, Apple TV and Android TV companions.

    For
    Media, fitness
    From
    $5,000–$30,000
    Time
    2–4 months

  8. 08

    Mobile game development

    A casual or hyper-casual game with monetisation built in.

    For
    Studios, publishers
    From
    $5,000–$80,000
    Time
    3–9 months

  9. 09

    App UI/UX redesign

    An older app given modern flows and a real visual system.

    For
    Existing apps
    From
    $2,000–$12,000
    Time
    4–8 weeks

  10. 10

    Push & engagement setup

    Notifications, deep links, in-app messaging and retention loops.

    For
    App owners
    From
    $500–$3,000
    Time
    1–3 weeks

04

UI/UX & Design

15 services

  1. 01

    UX research & user interviews

    Talking to real users, then findings and an opportunity map.

    For
    Product teams
    From
    $1,000–$8,000
    Time
    2–5 weeks

  2. 02

    Wireframing & information architecture

    Structure and flows first, pixels afterwards.

    For
    Any build
    From
    $400–$3,000
    Time
    1–3 weeks

  3. 03

    Design system / component library

    Tokens, components and docs — consistency at scale.

    For
    Product companies
    From
    $2,500–$20,000
    Time
    4–10 weeks

  4. 04

    High-fidelity product design

    The finished visual design of a whole app or site, in Figma.

    For
    Startups
    From
    $1,500–$12,000
    Time
    3–8 weeks

  5. 05

    Interactive prototype

    A clickable demo for pitching and for user testing.

    For
    Founders
    From
    $500–$4,000
    Time
    1–3 weeks

  6. 06

    Design-to-code handoff

    Figma turned into pixel-accurate responsive code.

    For
    Design studios
    From
    $400–$4,000
    Time
    1–4 weeks

  7. 07

    Brand identity & logo

    Logo, colour, type and usage — the core of a brand.

    For
    New businesses
    From
    $400–$5,000
    Time
    2–5 weeks

  8. 08

    Brand guidelines / style guide

    The rules document a team and its vendors can actually follow.

    For
    Scaling brands
    From
    $600–$4,000
    Time
    2–4 weeks

  9. 09

    Pitch deck & presentation design

    An investor or sales deck — narrative first, then visuals.

    For
    Founders, sales teams
    From
    $300–$2,500
    Time
    3–10 days

  10. 10

    Packaging & print design

    Boxes, labels and brochures, delivered print-ready.

    For
    Product brands
    From
    $300–$3,000
    Time
    1–4 weeks

  11. 11

    Social media creative kit

    Templates, post sets and reel covers, consistent with the brand.

    For
    Marketing teams
    From
    $250–$1,500
    Time
    1–2 weeks

  12. 12

    Illustration & custom iconography

    Custom art and icon sets that make a brand distinguishable.

    For
    Brands, apps
    From
    $300–$4,000
    Time
    1–4 weeks

  13. 13

    Motion design & micro-interactions

    Animated logos, interface transitions and loaders.

    For
    Premium brands
    From
    $400–$4,000
    Time
    1–4 weeks

  14. 14

    Conversion rate optimisation audit

    Heatmaps, funnels and friction points, with the fixes ranked.

    For
    E-commerce, SaaS
    From
    $500–$4,000
    Time
    1–3 weeks

  15. 15

    A/B testing programme

    Hypotheses, tests and statistically valid results, month by month.

    For
    High-traffic sites
    From
    $800–$5,000/mo
    Time
    ongoing

Not sure which of these you need?

Start with the audit. It measures what is already there and says plainly what it could not check — which is usually the shortest route to knowing what is worth building.

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