The best app ideas we hear from Strood rarely start with ‘we want an app’. They start with a problem: drivers phoning in to check delivery details, customers ringing to book slots, engineers filling in paper job sheets in vans. A well-built app or web app can take that friction away.
We design and develop apps for Strood businesses from our Maidstone office, a short drive away, meeting you at the key stages and giving you prototypes and test builds to try on your own phone. Our app services include:
Apps are a significant investment, so we put a lot of care into the planning stage. Before writing any code we’ll map out the users, the key tasks and the systems the app needs to talk to, then build a clickable prototype you can put in front of staff or customers. That often reveals simpler, cheaper ways to solve the problem. Development happens in stages, with test builds sent to your phone and regular progress meetings in Strood or at our office. If your website is part of the picture, our web team for Strood works alongside the app developers. If a video call is easier in a given week, that works too.
1. Discovery
A first meeting, at your place or ours, to understand the problem, the users and the systems involved.
2. Scope and plan
A written specification with priorities, timeline and costs.
3. Prototype
Clickable designs to test the idea with real users.
4. Build and test
Development in stages, with test builds on your own devices.
5. Launch and support
App store submission or PWA launch, followed by ongoing support and updates.
We develop apps for organisations across Kent and the UK, as well as for businesses in Strood and Medway. Call us on 01622 470474 or get a free quote.
App development in Strood: frequently asked questions
Do we need an app or would a web app do?
It depends on what you need. Many Strood businesses are well served by a progressive web app, which is quicker and cheaper to build. We'll advise honestly during planning.
Can the app link to our existing systems?
Often, yes. We can connect to booking tools, stock systems, CRMs and payment providers that offer an API.
Can we meet in person during the app project?
Yes. We're only a short drive away, so we can come to you in Strood or you can visit our Maidstone office at each stage. A video call is fine whenever that's easier.
How long does an app take to build?
A focused first version can take a couple of months, while larger platforms take longer. We'll give a clear timeline after scoping.
Can you take over an app someone else built?
Yes. We'll review the code and documentation first and let you know honestly what condition it's in.
