How long will it take to develop my custom web application?

Because each project varies in size, scope, and complexity, the timeline also varies. Our discovery process will help us determine the amount of time your project will take, and we won’t begin working until everyone agrees on the timeline and expectations.

What’s the difference between a website and a web application anyway?

If you want to get technical, a web app is also a website. The practical difference lies in their interactivity: Websites usually contain relatively static, scrollable content, while web apps are more complex, interactive tools or systems that also happen to be accessed through a web browser. Think (website) wikipedia.org (scrollable, static content) vs. (web application) Shopify (highly interactive, dynamic, has several layers of security, and it needs to do a WHOLE lot of things).

How much do custom web applications cost?

Because each project varies in size, scope, and complexity, the cost can vary pretty significantly as well. Our smallest custom apps start at around $75,000, but it's not unusual for web applications to run close to $500,000 or more. We’ll use our discovery process to help us determine the potential cost at a high level and then devise a recommended budget we all can agree on before we start working.

Will my web application work on mobile devices?

Yes, but how we design it may vary depending on its primary use. Some apps are hardly ever accessed through mobile, while others are primarily accessed that way, so we’ll consider the use case throughout the design and development process.

Can you provide hosting for the application once live?

Yes, we often continue to provide hosting for applications we build for our partners long after the initial development. This allows us to keep the application compatible, up-to-date, and secure, and we can ensure that the hosting plan is tailored to your traffic needs.

How will I know progress has been made on my web application?

We pride ourselves on keeping the line of communication open during development. Your assigned project manager will usually schedule a weekly check-in call for updates, upcoming tasks, and clarification from you as needed. We will also add you to our daily communication tool so you can check in for more granular details, share assets with us, and see what we are working on in real-time.

Will you provide ongoing maintenance and updates?

Absolutely. We love helping our partners and clients thrive long-term, so we’ll establish a check-in cadence that works for you to address updates, changes in function, and possible new features.

Web Application Development

Web applications for anything you dare to dream

We’ve designed and developed web apps to solve countless problems for businesses of all sizes and in all kinds of industries for over a decade. Imagine how we can help you, too.

Why choose a custom web application?

Sick of tracking things on spreadsheets? Feeling boxed in by costly and restrictive third-party licensed apps? Bogged down by data entry tasks that you dream of automating? Want to bring a new business or product to market? Need to update or integrate with an existing web app or system?

We can build you a custom web application that does all of this and more.

One size does not fit all

As a business owner, you already know that your challenges don’t come in standard sizes. So why should the technology solutions? When it comes to web applications, a one-size-fits-all approach will have you paying more for features you don’t need, settling for less storage or support, or muddling through with processes that just don’t quite fit your workflow.

That’s why we work hard to identify your unique needs and pain points early and often, so we can design and build only the functions and features that you need most.

Built with growth in mind

Because we always think strategically on your behalf and never lose sight of your users, we’ll design and build your web app for scalability, from code to infrastructure and design.

So it’s ready to grow, whenever you are.

Simple and seamless integrations

Integrating your web application with existing systems during development can save valuable time, money, and headache over manual data entry errors. Existing systems we can integrate include (but are by no means limited to):

Customer relationship management systems (CRMs)

Online storefronts & payment gateways

Social media & email marketing

User tracking & analytics

Communication & project management

Web application dev technologies

We’re proud of how much we’ve learned over the last decade-plus, and we are even more proud that we never stop learning. Our team of expert developers apply their knowledge of the best and latest languages and frameworks to build products that meet our partners’ business needs and keep them ahead of their competition. Though we can build using just about anything, here are some technologies we frequently use for web applications:

Languages

Frameworks & tools

Databases

Cloud hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to develop my custom web application?
What’s the difference between a website and a web application anyway?

If you want to get technical, a web app is also a website. The practical difference lies in their interactivity: Websites usually contain relatively static, scrollable content, while web apps are more complex, interactive tools or systems that also happen to be accessed through a web browser. Think (website) wikipedia.org (scrollable, static content) vs. (web application) Shopify (highly interactive, dynamic, has several layers of security, and it needs to do a WHOLE lot of things).
How much do custom web applications cost?

Because each project varies in size, scope, and complexity, the cost can vary pretty significantly as well. Our smallest custom apps start at around $75,000, but it's not unusual for web applications to run close to $500,000 or more. We’ll use our discovery process to help us determine the potential cost at a high level and then devise a recommended budget we all can agree on before we start working.
Will my web application work on mobile devices?
Can you provide hosting for the application once live?
How will I know progress has been made on my web application?

We pride ourselves on keeping the line of communication open during development. Your assigned project manager will usually schedule a weekly check-in call for updates, upcoming tasks, and clarification from you as needed. We will also add you to our daily communication tool so you can check in for more granular details, share assets with us, and see what we are working on in real-time.
Will you provide ongoing maintenance and updates?

About By the Pixel

By the Pixel is a full service web development company based in Denver, CO specializing in tailored digital solutions for B2B and B2C clients near and far. Our talented teams strategize together to design, develop, and maintain a range of high profile digital services which engage people, strengthen brands, and create value for our clients.

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Web applications for anything you dare to dream