Web Development Services

What is web software, and how is it different from a website?

Web software is an application where users log in through a browser to enter data, carry out tasks and generate reports. While a website mainly presents information, web software runs workflows.

The key features that make an application web software usually include:

• User login and role-based permissions.
• Creating, editing, searching and filtering records.
• Workflows such as approvals, notifications and status tracking.
• Regular data exchange with other systems.
• Reports and summary dashboards built from the collected data.

If you're looking for a site that introduces your brand and services, corporate web design may be a better starting point. The two needs can also come together in the same project.

What do web development services cover?

Web development services span the full range of work from needs analysis and screen design to server-side development, testing and launch. Depending on the project, the scope may include the following:

• 01

  Needs and process analysis

  Reviewing existing workflows, users and pain points.

• 02

  User screens

  Designing clear interfaces that make everyday work easier.

• 03

  Data model and server side

  Planning how records will be stored and processed.

• 04

  Role and permission structure

  Ensuring each user accesses only the data they need.

• 05

  Integrations

  Setting up data exchange with the other systems you use.

• 06

  Reporting screens

  Turning data into filterable, readable reports.

• 07

  Testing and deployment

  Checking functionality and opening the system for use.

Which modules are included in the first phase is decided together after the needs analysis.

Which tasks should move to a web-based software solution?

Tasks that are repetitive, require several people to access the same information and are hard to track are good candidates for a web-based solution. If a few of these sound familiar, it's worth considering:

• Processes where different teams work on the same records.
• Reports that are rebuilt by hand every period.
• Requests whose current stage can't be tracked.
• Transactions shared with customers, dealers or suppliers.
• Data entered into multiple programs over and over.
• Information that needs to be accessible outside the office.

Rather than trying to solve all of these processes at once, it's usually healthier to start with the workflow that wastes the most time. If your business needs its own rules and modules, we explain this approach in detail on our custom web software development page.

Why are interface and data structure handled together in web software?

How efficient web software is depends on both clear screens and a well-designed data structure behind them. A hard-to-use interface can make the right data useless, and a messy data structure can cause errors behind even the simplest screen.

That's why we design screen flows by looking at how users actually do their daily work. At the same stage, we also plan which data is stored where, who can see it and how it will be reported. You can find our approach to interfaces on our UI/UX design page.

How does a web development project work, step by step?

A web development project starts with a needs analysis, takes shape through screen and data planning, and goes live through phased development and testing.

1. 01

   We define needs and priorities

   We review your processes, user roles and existing systems, and together choose the tasks to tackle in the first phase.

2. 02

   We plan the screens and data flow

   We finalize the steps users will follow, the modules and the data flow between systems.

3. 03

   We build in phases

   We build the approved structure module by module and regularly share progress and completed work.

4. 04

   We test and deploy

   We check permissions, workflows and integrations, open the system for use and monitor the initial period of use.

What should you ask when choosing a web development company?

The right web development company is one that asks about your business processes and clearly defines the scope before writing any code. When comparing quotes, get answers to these questions:

• Is the analysis phase part of the quote?
• Which modules will be delivered in the first phase?
• How will user roles and permissions be defined?
• Will existing data be migrated to the new system?
• How will testing and acceptance work?
• How will project progress be reported to you?

A common mistake is trying to fit every request into the first release. Starting with the priority workflows leaves room for the software to evolve based on feedback from real use. With Feels, you can clarify the scope around these points from the start.