Our web development expertise
Laravel development
Laravel is a robust web application framework that offers an extensible and scalable environment for developing websites, with a focus on simplicity, elegance and functionality. Our Laravel developers in Surrey utilise the framework’s advanced features to create bespoke web applications that are scalable, stable and highly secure. Ideal for complex websites, such as SaaS projects and ecommerce solutions, Laravel facilitates efficient development processes, ensuring your project is delivered on time and on budget.
WordPress development
WordPress is by far the world’s most popular CMS, and for good reason: it is easy to use, regularly updated, SEO friendly and extremely powerful and flexible. WordPress can be used to make just about any type of website, and the extensive range of plugins available for the platform make it a popular choice for content management and website development. With their extensive experience of WordPress theme and plugin development, our web developers are able to build any type of WordPress website you need, including brochure-style business websites and online stores.
WooCommerce development
WooCommerce is an ecommerce plugin for WordPress that transforms the CMS into a powerful e-commerce platform, offering extensive features for online stores. Our WooCommerce developers specialise in customising WooCommerce to fit your specific business requirements. With its wide range of extensions for payment gateways, sales funnels, shipping options and inventory management, WooCommerce provides a scalable and feature-rich solution for ecommerce businesses.
Magento development
Magento is a powerful, scalable and highly customisable open source ecommerce platform that is designed for larger and more complex online stores. Its scalable architecture and performance features are perfectly suited to growing businesses, and when you factor in its integration with multiple payment gateways and shipping carriers, multi-language and multi-store capabilities, built-in upsell and cross-sell features, powerful customer management features, advanced search capabilities and the plethora of extensions available for the platform, it is easy to see why Magento has long been a popular choice medium and large ecommerce businesses.
PHP development
PHP is a versatile scripting language that forms the backbone of many web applications, including WordPress, WooCommerce and Magento. PHP is regularly updated, scalable and secure, and offers unmatched compatibility with other technologies. Our PHP developers in Surrey use PHP to create custom web solutions that are secure, reliable, and tailored to your specific needs. From backend logic to data management, PHP’s wide-ranging functionalities are perfectly suited to the development of complex websites and applications.
Contact us on 01252 413757 or email howdy@wearethunderbolt.com.
Our web development process
Step 1: Coding
Once the design for your CMS, ecommerce website or SaaS application has been approved by all project stakeholders, the next step is to convert the design into a database driven website that is easy to use, loads quickly and contains all of the features you need to grow your business.
Working to a timescale agreed with you, our professional web developers in Surrey will take all of the wireframes, layouts and graphic design elements created as part of the web design process and build out a fully functional staging site, where you will be able to see how the website works, looks and feels.
The coding phase is typically split into three distinct parts: front-end development (the graphical user interface of the website with which your visitors interact); back-end development (the functionality of the website); and content creation/migration (the process of creating new content or porting across any content from your existing site, if required).
The development phase also involves the installation and configuration of website plugins, as well as database optimisation and robust security checks.
Step 2: Website testing and review
Once the staging site has been built, the website will then undergo a series of rigorous and meticulous tests to ensure that everything is secure and works as intended.
This is arguably the most important part of any web development project, and it is one that is often overlooked by many web development companies. At Thunderbolt, however, quality assurance testing is a core component of our web design and development service.
The website testing phase can be divided into two main categories:
- Functional testing: Our QA team will focus on ensuring that the all of the required website features function as intended.
- Non-functional testing: The main objective of non-functional testing is to ensure that the website is secure, loads quickly and is intuitive to use.
It is important to remember that, like any piece of software, there is always the possibility that minor bugs or errors will be discovered post-launch, and that is why we offer a tailored website maintenance and management service for complete peace of mind.
Prior to the launch of your website, we will also provide up to four hours free training on how to use your ecommerce system, CMS or bespoke SaaS application.
Step 3: Website deployment
Next is the fun part: making your website or application live! The website deployment phase usually involves migrating the website files and database from our development server to a production server, whether ours or a third party’s.
The steps involved in deploying the web app can vary greatly depending on the size, complexity and requirements of the project and may include tasks such as configuring the hosting environment, compressing files, setting up caching, optimising database tables, setting up load balancing and configuring a content delivery network (CDN). It may also involve configuring DNS records, setting up email accounts and/or integrating a website backup solution.
Once the website is live and has been tested again by our QA team, it will be formally signed off and you will be free to log in and start growing your business! However, our involvement does not end there; a website needs to be properly monitored and maintained to ensure that it remains accessible and performant, and that is where our website maintenance and management service comes in.
Step 4: Website maintenance and management
Just as you maintain your car in order to keep it roadworthy, your website needs to be monitored and maintained in order to ensure optimum performance. With our website maintenance and management service, we can take care of that for you.
Our website management team will continuously monitor your site’s performance and ensure that everything is running smoothly. We will take care of the technology aspect of your website, leaving you free to do what you do best: grow your business. regular updates for enhanced features and functionality. Regular updates are also essential for the implementation of robust security protocols and optimized user experience.
As part of our website management service, we will update plugins, web development libraries and web application frameworks (vital for ensuring the continued functionality, reliability and security of your website), schedule regular backups (website files and database), monitor website traffic and checking for any security vulnerabilities.
With the leading web development company in Surrey in your corner, you can be sure that your website will remain functional, stable, secure and perfectly optimised at all times.
Contact us on 01252 413757 or email howdy@wearethunderbolt.com.