And quite a bit in between . . .
eCommerce websites
Social communities
Intranets/Extranets
Android and IOS Apps
Content management systems
Tablet presentations
Hosting & Support
Augmented Reality
SEO & PPC
Mobile sites
Analytics
When we say custom website design, we mean it. Unlike some agencies who claim to offer a custom web design service – but really mean an off-the-shelf product with plugins – we mean that your website, mobile site or App will be concepted, designed and developed from scratch using the best technologies available. Custom web development offers clear benefits; the flexibility to meet the precise needs of your business and ease of ongoing maintenance. Scalable, adaptable web development allows you to keep up with changes in the marketplace and the shifting sands of a constantly evolving web. These benefits make custom web design compellingly cost effective in the long term.
Responsive web design
Intranets/Extranets
Social communities
CMS
Android and IOS Apps
Mobile website design
Tablet presentations
SEO & PPC
Analytics
Hosting & Support
If you'd like to know more about how a custom coded web development could benefit your business or bring your idea to life, contact us or come in for a chat.
Open source options
Open source web development systems can be an attractive option, particularly when utilised for specific applications such as CMS. We support and develop for open source such as Magento, Wordpress, Drupal and Ruby. Our Surrey web development teams will ensure that you get the best out of these technologies and are adept at working within their limitations.
If you would like a balanced appraisal of the open source technologies available versus the benefits of custom web development, or have a legacy system you'd like to work with give us a call, we'll be happy to run through the options with you.
Magento
Drupal
Wordpress
PDF Creator
phpBB
Expression Engine
Joomla
Ruby on rails
Plain English
Although we deal with the technical aspects of a variety of web development technologies daily, we're not big fans of jargon and we won't try to bamboozle you with science. We have a plain English culture that fosters real understanding between the technical, web design and client-facing sides of the business. If you'd like to see how this works in practice, contact us about your web design project or idea.
Drum are a highly skilled professional bunch who have provided web solutions on numerous occasions for our company. All the projects Drum have worked on for us have been successfully completed and always achieved with a high level of standard."
Gus Rey | IT Support Technician Card Connection | Farnham, Surrey
Drum were an excellent partner for this project throughout. They came up with innovative ideas through the web development phase, paid great attention to every detail during production, and carried out all activities with unparalleled professionalism, technical skill and good humour. Above all, Drum strove to understand what was needed and produced the results via a collaborative and inclusive approach. The words proactive, creative and meticulous spring to mind and all team members were, and continue to be a pleasure to work with."
Elli Weeks | Information Manager TIU & Grand Slams Committee | Roehampton, London SW15
Responsive websites
For your website to be an effective tool for your business and successfully advocate your brand, it must deliver a seamless viewing experience across a huge range of devices.
We design websites that respond dynamically to the viewing demands of any device on any platform. Your website design will meet the demands of an increasingly mobile audience accessing content on-the-go over high speed networks from smartphones and tablets.
Depth of experience
Many of our web development projects for the pharma, technology or defense industries are subject to agreements that limit our bragging rights. But we've listed a few technical achievements here that we’re particularly proud of.
A php/MySQL custom e-learning application with an expansive bespoke backend as well as account/user manager tools and cross server data syncing tools. Also includes HMTL5/Javascript video with multiple subtitle/language streams.
Bespoke file/media management tool built on a bespoke PHP/MySQL backend with user/client/agency messaging tools. Built for scaleability with templated micro sites for individual brands within.
A standalone HTML 5 presentation (for distribution to client devices form a central server) with custom Javascript integration to work alongside the client's existing CRM. Designed to run locally and included dynamic pages laid out according to interaction at a local level.
Custom built interactive javascript/HTML5 animation for cross-platform/browser support that can be used as a standalone animation for exhibitions etc.
An eCommerce site using an existing PHP/MySQL platform. This site also features asynchronous javascript powered quoting tools and calculators. This online store has extensive client and product options and plugs into Sagepay for secure transactions.
Bespoke brand management tool optimising PHP/MySQL/CSS/Javascript to present an asynchronous carousel of available brand support media with optimised loading at the client-side.
Managing Director Kaye
is an imaginative and creative
producer who's as at ease managing
film shoots as coming up with ideas for
web Apps. An avid gamer Kaye has a
keen understanding of what makes a
compelling digital experience.
Technically adept, Kaye is able to
guide clients around the jargon
whilst project managing
with precision.
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