Most Canterbury businesses don’t need an app, and we’ll say so if that’s the case. Some do, though: attractions that want visitors to plan and book in one place, membership organisations with regular users, services that need staff to log jobs on the move, or businesses with repeat customers who’d use a loyalty scheme every week.
When an app genuinely makes sense, we help plan it, design it and build it properly. Our app work covers:
App projects start with a proper sit-down, in Canterbury or at our Maidstone office, so we understand your idea and the people who’ll use it; a video call works if that’s easier. Canterbury throws up particular questions, such as whether visitors will download anything for a short visit, whether students would prefer a web app and how the app fits with your website, so we answer those early. You’ll try prototypes and test versions on your own phone, and we’ll meet at the key stages. If the honest answer is that a well-built website would do the job better, we’ll tell you.
1. Discovery
We talk through your idea, users and goals, and look at what already exists.
2. Plan
Features, priorities and platforms agreed in a written plan with a realistic timeline.
3. Prototype
A clickable prototype you can test on your phone and share with colleagues or customers.
4. Build
Development in stages, with test versions to try along the way.
5. Launch and support
App store submission, launch and ongoing updates as your needs grow.
We plan and build apps for businesses in Canterbury, elsewhere in Kent and across the UK, all from our Maidstone studio. Call us on 01622 470474 or get a free quote.
App development in Canterbury: frequently asked questions
Do we need an app or just a better website?
Often a better website or a progressive web app does the job. We'll look at how your customers behave and recommend the simplest option that works.
Will visitors to Canterbury download our app?
Visitors on a short trip are often reluctant to download apps, which is why a progressive web app can be a better fit for tourist-facing businesses.
Can the app connect to our booking or stock system?
In most cases, yes. We'll check what your current systems allow and plan the integration during discovery.
Can we meet face to face during the project?
Yes. We'll come to you in Canterbury or welcome you at our Maidstone office at each key stage, and video calls are available whenever they're more convenient.
What happens after the app launches?
We offer ongoing support covering updates for new phone software, fixes and new features, so the app keeps working as phones change.
