Custom web application development

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Real customisation

Your organisation works in a way that is unique. Your processes, your target group, your ambitions. Standard software rarely fits this seamlessly. We build web applications that do exactly what you need, and that grow with you as your organisation grows.

We are not builders completing a list of requirements. We think along about the architecture, the user experience and the integrations. From start to finish. And long after.

When do you choose a custom web application?

Standard software is designed for the average user. If your processes or ambitions fall outside that average, you pay for functionality you don't use and miss out on what you really need.

A custom-made web application is the right choice if:

  • Your processes are too complex for standard solutions
  • You have several systems that do not communicate well with each other
  • You want to build a digital product with its own business model, such as subscriptions or access management
  • You want a platform that is powered by external parties via an API
  • You need unique functionality that off-the-shelf tools do not provide

What we build

We build web applications for organisations that want to go somewhere. Not generic software, but platforms that are right for your sector and your users. Think about:

Member platforms and portals For industry and interest groups that want to make information, documents and services available to a large constituency. To be managed independently by a small team.

Certification registries and verification platforms Platforms where external parties provide data via an API or CSV upload, and where visitors can check in real-time whether someone is certified.

SaaS and learning platforms Digital products with subscription management, user roles, instructor portals and complex content. From one-off payments to recurring payments via Mollie.

E-commerce platforms with ERP integration Web shops and sales platforms that communicate seamlessly with your ERP system. With extensive import queues, logging and fallbacks so that everything runs reliably.

Inspection and induction tools Digital tools for safety instructions, onboarding processes and compliance management. For organisations working with complex regulations and large groups of users.

Payment integrations

We integrate payment functionality as part of web applications. From one-off payments to recurring subscriptions and membership fees. We work with Mollie as our payment provider, a reliable and versatile solution that suits both small and large platforms.

How we approach it

We do not work with scrum or endless sprint planning. We work with a clear project plan and fixed agreements. You know what you get, when you get it and what it costs.

Inventory We always start by listening. What are your processes, what is going wrong, what do you want to achieve? Only when we understand your world do we start building.

Concept and architecture Based on the inventory, we determine the technical architecture and the user experience. We think along about how the application fits into your organisation and how external parties will work with it.

Construction Our developers build solid, scalable and secure. With extensive logging, error handling and monitoring so you know it is running well.

Testing and going live Before going live, we test thoroughly. You launch with confidence.

After going live We remain involved. Via a maintenance contract or strip card, we make sure your application remains secure, up-to-date and performing optimally.

Our technical stack

We build web applications on a proven technical basis:

CMS and framework Craft CMS 5, our default base for all new projects.

Payments Mollie, for subscriptions, recurring payments and one-off payments.

API links REST APIs, ERP links, CSV imports and webhooks.

Hosting Servd for larger and more complex applications, Antagonist for smaller projects. Both with Bitbucket Pipelines for automated deployments with rollback.

Security HTTPS, data encryption, access control and regular security updates.

AI integrations Smart functionalities via AI APIs such as OpenAI and Anthropic, for applications such as smart search, content suggestions and automatic translations via DeepL.

Web applications in Rotterdam and beyond

Based in Rotterdam, PixelDeluxe has been working for organisations throughout the Netherlands and internationally for more than 25 years. We understand the Rotterdam mentality: tackle, deliver and move on. No long meetings, but clear agreements and a partner who does what he says.

References

CED Group E-commerce platform with full ERP link via All Solutions. Thousands of transactions per month, robust import queue with extensive logging and fallbacks. The backbone of their online sales for years.

TopCrop / BO Akkerbouw Verification platform for the national certification register of Dutch arable farming. More than 20,000 records, a secure API for certifying bodies and a CSV fallback for parties without technical capacity.

Ecowende HSSE Induction tool for offshore employees. A digital onboarding tool where new employees go through safety instructions and receive certificates before embarking.

Drumbookonline SaaS learning platform with subscription management, teacher portal, synchronised multi-camera video and interactive sheet music. Hundreds of active subscribers.

Completed projects

Frequently asked questions

Developing a custom web application starts with a thorough analysis of your business processes and needs. We hold discussions, review workflows and determine which functionalities are needed. We then design a visual and technical structure. During development, we keep you informed of progress and you can provide feedback. After testing and delivery, we ensure that the application is seamlessly integrated into your current systems.

Yes, that is one of our specialities. We link web applications to ERP systems, CRM platforms, external APIs and other tools you already use. This creates one streamlined digital environment without manually transferring data.

If standard software does not support your processes well, if you lose a lot of time on manual operations, or if you want to build a unique digital product that off-the-shelf tools do not offer, then customisation is the right choice. We are happy to think along with you about what fits best in your situation.

Yes. We build applications with an API layer that works seamlessly with mobile apps, so you have one consistent system for all users on all devices.

We use Craft CMS, Tailwind CSS, Barba.js and other modern frameworks and tools that enable us to build flexible, scalable and secure solutions.

We apply the latest security standards, such as HTTPS, data encryption, and access limits. In addition, we thoroughly test all applications to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

We work in six steps: inventory, conceptualisation, design, realisation, testing and going live with maintenance. Each step focuses on your situation. We always start by listening; only when we understand your sector, your target group and your ambitions do we build something. That sounds logical, but most agencies skip that step. We don't.

We work with HTTPS, data encryption, extra security headers, access control and regular security updates. For applications processing sensitive data, we build additional security layers and take into account the AVG.

Yes. We integrate Mollie as a payment provider for one-off payments, subscriptions and recurring payments. Includes webhooks, payment confirmations and access management based on subscription status.

We work with fixed project prices based on a clear plan of action. No surprises afterwards. Customised web applications start from €15,000.

Ready to build together?

Whether it's a complex web application, a digital platform for your sector or a long-term partnership, we think with you from day one and build what really works for your organisation.