Can you upgrade an older application without taking it offline?

Yes. We audit your dependencies, database schema, and custom code in a staging environment first, fix deprecated functions, run tests, and schedule a controlled switch during a quiet traffic window.

Will we be able to see progress while you are building?

Yes. Every project is deployed to a private staging link from the first development milestone so you can click through real pages and leave feedback weekly.

Do you write automated tests and documentation?

Yes. For custom web applications and plugins, we test critical checkout, booking, and API sync flows and provide setup and editor documentation at handover.

Can your team also host and market the site after launch?

Yes. After launch we can host the application, run daily off-site backups, and manage technical SEO and Google or Meta ads so one team looks after the whole system.

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Development ServicesUS, UK & Gulf Remote Delivery

Web and App Development Services

Softlimes builds custom websites, Laravel web applications, e-commerce stores, and mobile apps for businesses in the US, UK, and Gulf. We also upgrade legacy codebases and automate repetitive workflows.

Custom PHP & Laravel Portals
Shopify & WooCommerce Stores
iOS, Android & Field PWAs
Full Source Code Ownership

Development work at Softlimes starts with what your customers and staff actually do on the screen. Whether you need a business website to collect quote requests, an online store to take orders, or an internal portal to track jobs, we map the pages, user roles, and integrations before writing code.

We build across Laravel, WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, React, and mobile platforms. Instead of forcing every client into the same template, we pick the stack that matches your catalogue size, internal team skills, and reporting needs.

Our engineers also take over older applications to run major framework and PHP version upgrades, patch security issues, and clean up slow database queries without taking your business offline.

Every project includes a private staging link for your team to review progress, form and checkout testing on mobile and desktop browsers, and a clean handover with documentation or ongoing managed hosting.

Softlimes web and application development dashboard preview — Custom websites, Laravel portals, and online stores built with clean, maintainable code.

Scope & Deliverables

What is included in Development

We scope every engagement around concrete deliverables so your team knows what we will build, test, and hand over.

Custom websites and stores

Build fast business websites and Shopify or WooCommerce stores with clear enquiry and checkout paths.

Web and mobile applications

Develop Laravel portals, React dashboards, and iOS or Android apps connected to your daily operations.

Stack and version upgrades

Upgrade legacy PHP, Laravel, WordPress, or JavaScript codebases to stable, secure, current versions.

API integrations and automation

Connect your site or app with CRMs such as Bullhorn, payment gateways, and AI workflow automations.

UI/UX design and prototyping

Design wireframes, user flows, and clickable Figma prototypes before engineering begins.

Staging QA and launch support

Run cross-device browser checks, database backups, and zero-downtime deployments for every release.

Tools & Stack

Built with tools your team can maintain

Laravel, WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify & React

LaravelPHP 8.xWordPressWooCommerceShopify LiquidReact & Next.jsTailwind CSSMySQL & PostgreSQLREST & GraphQL APIsDocker & Git

Development Process

How we scope, design, build, and launch your software

We run every development project in five structured phases so you can inspect working screens early and launch without surprises.

Step 1

Discovery & strategy

Audit requirements, user roles, and integrations

We document the exact pages, database entities, third-party APIs, and user permissions your project requires before writing a line of code.

Technical specification and sitemap
Platform and stack recommendation
Milestone schedule with fixed deliverables

Step 2

Design & prototyping

Map wireframes, UI components, and data models

We design the interface in Figma and map the database tables and API endpoints so both your team and our engineers share the same blueprint.

Interactive Figma wireframes and UI kit
Mobile and desktop screen layouts
Database schema and API payload map

Step 3

Build & develop

Develop frontend, backend, and integrations on staging

We build the application in clean, version-controlled sprints and deploy each milestone to a private staging URL for your review.

Production-ready frontend and backend code
CRM, payment gateway, and webhook integrations
Editable CMS templates and admin controls

Step 4

Test & QA

Run device, security, and load speed checks

We test form validations, checkout edge cases, role permissions, and mobile speed across real iOS, Android, and desktop browsers.

End-to-end form and checkout test logs
Core Web Vitals and SQL query profiling
Security headers and input validation audit

Step 5

Launch & support

Deploy to production and hand over documentation

We run a scheduled production cutover, verify DNS, SSL, and analytics tracking, and train your staff to manage the system.

Zero-downtime deployment and SSL check
Git repository and admin documentation handoff
30-day post-launch warranty and optional care plan

FAQ

Commonly asked questions about Development

Direct answers on scope, timelines, code ownership, and how our team delivers development.

We look at your workflow, required integrations, catalogue size, and who will maintain the system day to day. That tells us whether WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Laravel, or React fits best.

NEXT STEP

Talk to our team about your project

Send us your current URL or a short note about what you want to build, upgrade, or promote. We will reply with clear options and next steps.