We’ll be straightforward: most small Tenterden businesses don’t need a mobile app, and a good website will serve them better. But there are exceptions, such as a venue that wants members to book and pay in one place, a wine club with regular subscribers, an attraction that wants to guide visitors around a site, or a rural service business whose staff need to log jobs out in the villages.
If an app is the right tool, we’ll help you plan it carefully and build it well. Our app services cover:
App projects start with a sit-down, in Tenterden or at our Maidstone office, or over a video call if that’s easier, to understand exactly what problem the app would solve and who would use it, because for a small business the cost needs to be justified. If a well-built website or a lighter web app would do the job, we’ll say so. Mobile signal can be patchy in parts of the Weald, so we consider offline features early when they’re needed. We’ll meet at each key stage, and you’ll try prototypes on your own phone along the way.
1. Explore the idea
A meeting to understand what you want the app to do and why.
2. Plan
A written plan of features, platforms and timeline.
3. Prototype
A clickable prototype to test with staff or customers.
4. Build
Development in stages, with test versions along the way.
5. Launch and support
Publishing, launch and ongoing updates.
We plan and build apps for businesses in Tenterden, across Kent and the UK, all from our studio in Maidstone. Call us on 01622 470474 or get a free quote.
App development in Tenterden: frequently asked questions
Is an app worth it for a small business like ours?
Only if it solves a real problem for your customers or staff. We'll give you an honest answer before any work begins.
Can the app work where mobile signal is weak?
Yes. We can build in offline features so content and forms still work and sync once a connection returns.
Can members or subscribers book and pay in the app?
Yes. We can add accounts, bookings and payments, and connect to systems you already use where possible.
What's a progressive web app?
It's an app that runs in a web browser and can be saved to a phone's home screen, without going through an app store.
Will we get to meet the team?
Yes. We're happy to meet in Tenterden or at our Maidstone office, and video calls are available if they're more convenient.
