When is a custom build appropriate?
A custom build is appropriate when the confirmed requirements exceed the practical capabilities of a standard platform configuration. Specialist calculators, customer portals and connected workflows are examples.
Custom does not automatically mean better. A familiar hosted platform often fits a straightforward shop. The decision compares functionality, editor needs, support and total ownership responsibilities.
How are integrations specified?
An integration specification defines the information exchanged, permissions, error handling and source of truth. A form that sends data to another service needs a recovery path when that service is unavailable.
We document the third-party dependencies and test realistic failures. Private credentials belong in protected configuration, not public page code or browser storage.
- Data fields and validation
- Access permissions and credential handling
- Duplicate prevention and retries
- Failure messages and operational alerts
How is performance built into development?
Performance is built into development through asset handling, rendering choices and efficient interaction design. Core Web Vitals measure different aspects of the real user experience.
We test representative pages and devices rather than relying on one homepage score. A performance target is an engineering goal; a measured result requires the device, network and measurement method.
What does handover need to cover?
Handover needs to cover deployment, access, documentation and maintenance responsibilities. A working website without an agreed support arrangement creates an operational gap.
The proposal identifies who controls accounts, which services have recurring charges and what changes require technical work. Send the workflow you need to improve rather than a preferred technology alone.
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