Bespoke Website Development

Need something that can't be bought off the shelf?

We are experts in CSS, PHP, JavaScript and HTML and we can build your solution from scratch.

We have two preferred methods, the WordPress route and the Laravel route.

WORDPRESS

WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system. It is easy to use and has a vast community of developers that support it and who write plugins (software that can easily be installed to add extra functionality) specifically for it. However by making modification of WordPress accessible to less experienced users, it leaves them ready to fall into one of the many hidden pitfalls.

We have our own methodology for using WordPress. All our WordPress sites are built using WooCommerce’s Canvas framework and a hand-picked suite of premium plugins that we know we can rely upon. These allow us to deliver a beautiful, functional site with no surprises.

The Advantages

Websites can be built quickly and cost effectively.
Access to large library of plugins.
It is easy to find new WordPress developers if needed.
When used with Visual Composer it is extremely easy to add and edit content.
It’s likely that your in-house marketing team already has some experience using it.

The Disadvantages

Wordpress is built to be versatile so there is more code processed than required. This overhead means WordPress will never be as fast as our other solutions.
The combination of being the world’s most popular CMS and the large amount of code that is used to make WordPress versatile means that WordPress is less secure than other CMSs. We always add additional security to our WordPress sites and have backups we can deploy on clean servers in case of a successful attack and thankfully we have only had to deal with very few such instances however there is no denying that WordPress is at higher risk than other CMSs.

LARAVEL

Laravel truly is a developers wet dream. Laravel is a revolutionary PHP framework that incorporates all the best features of the world’s best PHP frameworks in one clean and well thought out architecture that follows the latest considerations of best practice web development. The result is that Laravel websites are unbelievably fast, secure and stable.

We build websites in Laravel completely from scratch and this means that they take substantially longer to build than they would in WordPress. We would recommend Laravel for a website that required a large amount of bespoke functionality or where the site’s loading speed is considered critical.

The Advantages

Extremely fast page load times
Very secure
Totally versatile

The Disadvantages

Websites take longer to build
There are fewer Laravel developers

We have put thousands of pounds in to website design companies that just haven't delivered what we are asking for. We were Recommended Square Socket by a friend and we now finally have a website we are proud of! Would recommend to anyone, they are all friendly and are more than happy to help. The price we paid for our new website was a quarter of the price previously paid to another company and the quality and customer service is 10x better.

Danni Moreau,
Marketing Manager, The Pet Barn

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Richard and the team at Square Socket are brilliant. They built us a responsive, dynamic site and handled all our (regularly changing) requests promptly and professionally. They gave great advice, flawless service and, most importantly, they delivered on deadline! A great team.

Farid Obineche,
Part-Owner, 23 Paul Street

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The Square Socket Team provide an excellent, personal service. They listen, understand and implement ideas to make your vision work. I can't speak highly enough of Richard and his team to look after your website.

Tom Tarbox,
Lead Trainer, The Secret Studio

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The team at SquareSocket are wonderful! ... The whole process was actually fun! I absolutely LOVE my website now and i'm proud to show it off. Thank you team SquareSocket!!

Sahar Freemantle,
Owner, Sahar Millinery

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I have been dealing with Square Socket for several years now and am very impressed with their high quality of service, innovation to a changing digital world and expertise brought to the table. Everything that we have asked for has been delivered to perfection and I would not hesitate to recommend the team at Square Socket to my contacts.

Bipin Joshi,
Joint Managing Director, Shield Security Services

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First class service. Understanding, responsive and patient! I've used numerous web developers over the years and these guys are the best out there. Always keen to help and offer advice where needed but also happy to take a back seat and adapt and change plans if required. Highly recommended.

David Rokov,
Owner, ARC Eclectic

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Shopping around I was routinely given quotes that were way out of the school’s budget and seemed excessive for the relatively simple work I wanted to do. That’s until I found Square Socket ... Square Socket provide a far more bespoke, personal and flexible approach than any other website developer I’ve known ... I am very satisfied with Square Socket and would recommend them to anyone.

Andrew Anderson,
Comminications Manager, Hammersmith Academy

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I can honestly say I was not prepared for what they produced ... the resultant website is truly outstanding in all ways, and on a completely different league to the work of my previous Designer! Not only are these guys highly skilled, and at the top of their game, they are also professional with client care right at the top of their priorities, and amazingly, they don't charge the earth either!

MayOna,
Director, The Baby Scan Company

Our Process & What to expect

The Team

Bespoke Website Development

Need something that can't be bought off the shelf?

We are experts in CSS, PHP, JavaScript and HTML and we can build your solution from scratch.

WORDPRESS

The Advantages

The Disadvantages

LARAVEL

The Advantages

The Disadvantages

Danni Moreau,Marketing Manager, The Pet Barn

Richard and the team at Square Socket are brilliant. They built us a responsive, dynamic site and handled all our (regularly changing) requests promptly and professionally. They gave great advice, flawless service and, most importantly, they delivered on deadline! A great team.

Farid Obineche,Part-Owner, 23 Paul Street

The Square Socket Team provide an excellent, personal service. They listen, understand and implement ideas to make your vision work. I can't speak highly enough of Richard and his team to look after your website.

Tom Tarbox,Lead Trainer, The Secret Studio

The team at SquareSocket are wonderful! ... The whole process was actually fun! I absolutely LOVE my website now and i'm proud to show it off. Thank you team SquareSocket!!

Sahar Freemantle,Owner, Sahar Millinery

Bipin Joshi, Joint Managing Director, Shield Security Services

First class service. Understanding, responsive and patient! I've used numerous web developers over the years and these guys are the best out there. Always keen to help and offer advice where needed but also happy to take a back seat and adapt and change plans if required. Highly recommended.

David Rokov,Owner, ARC Eclectic

Andrew Anderson, Comminications Manager, Hammersmith Academy

MayOna,Director, The Baby Scan Company

Contact Us

Danni Moreau,
Marketing Manager, The Pet Barn

Farid Obineche,
Part-Owner, 23 Paul Street

Tom Tarbox,
Lead Trainer, The Secret Studio

Sahar Freemantle,
Owner, Sahar Millinery

Bipin Joshi,
Joint Managing Director, Shield Security Services

David Rokov,
Owner, ARC Eclectic

Andrew Anderson,
Comminications Manager, Hammersmith Academy

MayOna,
Director, The Baby Scan Company