How a web app differs from a website
A marketing website's job is to inform visitors and convert them. A web application's job is to do work: let users log in, enter and process data, and get something done. That difference changes everything about how it's built, from the database underneath to the security around it.
- User accounts, roles, and permissions
- Data that's created, edited, and stored
- Business logic and workflows
- Integrations with other systems
- Real reliability and security requirements
- Built to be used daily, not just visited once
What we build
Web applications cover a wide range: customer portals, internal operations tools, dashboards, booking and scheduling systems, and multi-user platforms. Because it runs in the browser, there's nothing for users to install and updates reach everyone instantly.
- Customer and client portals
- Internal admin and operations tools
- Reporting and analytics dashboards
- Scheduling and booking systems
- Data-entry and workflow apps
- Multi-user and multi-tenant platforms
Under the hood
A web app has two halves: a front end users interact with and a back end that stores data and enforces the rules. We choose the technology around your needs rather than forcing every project into one template, and we build with security and growth in mind from the start.
- Responsive front end that works on any screen
- Secure back end and database
- Authentication and access control
- An API layer for integrations
- Hosting and deployment setup
- Room to scale as usage grows
More on software development
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a website?
No. A website presents information; a web application lets people log in and do work. They share some underlying technology but are built for very different jobs.
Will it work on phones?
Yes. We build responsive interfaces that adapt to phones, tablets, and desktops, so users get a usable experience on whatever device they open it on.
Do users have to install anything?
No. A web app runs in the browser, so there's nothing to download and everyone is always on the latest version the moment you update it.