What is a tailor-made web application?
If you can take your business to a new level by applying online applications then you should choose a custom website.
Just like a nice tailor-made suit, a custom web application is the most durable and best fitting solution you can choose. A made-to-measure website grows with you in such a way that adjustments can always be made to the rhythm of your organization.
When do you need a custom website?
You need specific functionality. Most websites include text, images, and often videos, with plenty of fast, standard solutions available for those needs. But what if your website’s content is the result of complex calculations or pulls data from one or more sources? This is more common than you might think. Consider online counters, store locators, calculation tools, or data hubs. In such cases, a custom-built website is usually the best solution.
You want to stand out. A custom website ensures your uniqueness—it won’t look like countless others. This allows your brand to stand out from the competition. A professionally designed website enhances your credibility and leaves a lasting impression on potential customers.
You need flexibility to adapt to new demands. As your business evolves, your website should grow with it. Custom-built websites are inherently more adaptable, allowing you to quickly add new functionality to meet changing needs.
MyCompass
A good example of such a tailor-made web application is a student coaching platform. The MyCompass project for Odisee high school had specific requirements, such as real-time communication and providing users with extensive ownership of their content. This digital guidance tool helps students achieve their professional aspirations.
A well-designed, tailor-made website is built with your target audience in mind. Unlike off-the-shelf solutions that rely on a generic customer profile, we focus on creating a digital experience that guides your customer along the journey you envision — from sparking their interest to encouraging repeated engagement. This is where our User Experience Designers excel.
A custom website is also more flexible, responsive, and adaptable than a standard template. It can evolve seamlessly with the changing needs of your business. As your company and its customers grow and adapt, your website does too — delivering a better and more inclusive user experience. We achieve this by leveraging Open Source frameworks.
Let's talk!
Every custom project begins with an in-depth conversation with one of our experts. At Codana, we handle the strategy, analysis, design, and development of your tailor-made website.
Conclusion
There are countless options for creating a cheap website. Simply choose a theme from the available templates that somewhat aligns with your corporate identity, fill in the content, add a contact form, and you're good to go. However, the functionality of these websites is often very limited.
If you need more than just an online brochure, this approach won’t suffice. There are a few alternatives to consider:
You can start with a Content Management System like Drupal or Craft CMS. These platforms provide a solid foundation for adding custom development, allowing you to digitize parts of your business processes. However, in many cases, the best solution is a fully custom-built web application.