Software & Platforms
Custom software, web apps, portals and internal tools — when to build, what it costs, and how to scope it.
Website Page Speed, Platform by Platform: What Actually Makes a Site Fast
Every platform can be fast, and every platform can be slow. Here is what makes WordPress, headless, Next.js, Astro, Shopify and WooCommerce quick or sluggish — and how we get a 90+ Lighthouse score on any of them.
How Much Does a Booking System Cost? (UK, 2026)
From a £30/month plugin to a fully custom platform — what an online booking system really costs in 2026, and how to know which route your business needs.
Web App vs Mobile App: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?
Most businesses that ask for "an app" don't need one from the App Store. Here's the difference between a web app and a mobile app — and how to choose.
Custom Software vs Off-the-Shelf: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?
Bespoke software or an off-the-shelf tool? An honest look at the costs, trade-offs and the point where custom actually starts paying for itself.
How Much Does a Custom Web App, Portal or Booking System Cost?
What a custom web app, client portal or booking system really costs to build in 2026 — the tiers, what moves the price, and the running costs to plan for.
7 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Spreadsheets
Still running the business on spreadsheets? Seven signs they're quietly costing you time, money and mistakes — and what to move to when they are.