Custom Digital Solutions by XL Marketing
Custom websites, apps and software, built to fit your business.
With over 15 years in business and a 100% in-house UK team, we design and build bespoke websites, apps and software for businesses across the UK.
4.9Google reviewsOur Services
What we do
Whether you need a new website, a mobile app, a custom CRM, a web app or a complete back-office system, we design and build it from the ground up, exactly how you need it.
“You imagine it. We build it.”
Web Development
Fast, secure, beautifully designed websites built to rank on Google and turn visitors into customers, from marketing sites to complex platforms. Hand-coded, mobile-first and SEO-ready.
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Native and cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android that your customers and team will actually want to use. We take your idea from concept to the App Store, and keep it running.
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Stop bending your business to fit off-the-shelf software. We build bespoke CRM systems around your exact sales process, pipeline and reporting, with the automation and integrations you need.
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Powerful applications that run in the browser, customer portals, booking systems, dashboards, internal tools and full SaaS products. Scalable, secure and built to grow with you.
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Replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with one system that does it your way, inventory, jobs, scheduling, invoicing, admin dashboards and workflow automation, all in one place.
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AI integrations, automations, APIs, e-commerce, data pipelines, internal tools, whatever your business needs. We're language and framework agnostic, so we always use the right tools for the job.
Tell us your idea on the contact formWhat We Build
If you can describe it, we can build it
We're not tied to one platform or one language. We're a full-stack software house that picks the right technology for your project, then builds it properly, so it's fast, secure and easy to grow.
Just some of what we build
- Marketing & brochure websites
- E-commerce & online stores
- iOS & Android mobile apps
- Custom CRM systems
- Customer & client portals
- Booking & scheduling systems
- SaaS & subscription platforms
- Back-office & admin systems
- Inventory & job management
- Dashboards & reporting tools
- AI features & chatbots
- API & third-party integrations
We code in anything
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- Python
- PHP
- Laravel
- React Native
- Flutter
- Swift
- Kotlin
- .NET
- Vue
- Django
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- AWS
- AI / OpenAI
- REST & GraphQL APIs
…and whatever else your project needs. The technology serves the goal, never the other way round.
Our Process
How it works
A simple, transparent process from idea to launch. No agency runaround, you always know what's happening, what it costs and when it's done.
“Idea to launch, made simple.”
01
Discovery & scoping
We start by understanding your business, your goals and exactly what you need, then give you a clear, fixed quote with no jargon and no surprises.
02
Design & plan
We map out the build and design how it looks and works, so you can see and shape your website, app or system before a line of code is written.
03
Build & test
Our developers build your project properly, with regular updates and demos. Everything is tested thoroughly across devices before it goes near launch.
04
Launch & support
We deploy, hand over and stay with you. Hosting, maintenance, updates and improvements, we're a long-term partner, not a one-off supplier.
Why Us
Why choose us
Bespoke software is a big investment. Here's why businesses across the UK trust Custom Digital Solutions to get it right.
“Built in-house, built to last.”
Truly bespoke
Nothing off-the-shelf. Every website, app and system is built around your business, not squeezed into someone else's template.
Any technology
We're language and framework agnostic. We pick the best tools for your project, so you get the right solution, not the only one we know.
100% in-house UK team
Your project is built entirely by our own developers here in the UK, never outsourced or offshored to another country. You deal directly with the people writing your code. Part of XL Marketing, an established UK agency.
SEO built in
Every site we build is engineered to be fast and rank. Clean code, structured data and performance are baked in from day one.
Long-term partner
We don't disappear at launch. Hosting, support, maintenance and ongoing improvements keep your software working for years.
Clear, fixed pricing
You get a transparent quote up front. No hourly surprises, no scope games, just an honest price for the work.
Client Results
Trusted by UK businesses
Real websites, apps and systems we've designed, built and support for businesses across the UK, as the in-house software team at XL Marketing.
“They built us a stunning e-commerce platform that perfectly showcases our luxury hair services. Our online bookings have increased significantly since launch!”
“Professional, responsive, and delivered exactly what we needed. Our new website beautifully showcases our kitchen renovation projects and has brought in quality leads.”
“They picked up the requirements for our new system and within 2 months we were up and running on our new platform. Very impressed.”
“From design to development, they exceeded our expectations. The website perfectly represents our sustainable textiles brand and our customers love it.”
“They redesigned our website and transformed our SEO. Our search rankings have improved significantly and we're now generating quality B2B enquiries through organic traffic.”
“The team are real enthusiasts, bringing high energy levels to all aspects of their business, which has developed a market-leading database, supported by good quality and value-for-money IT development.”
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about working with us. Can't find your answer? Just get in touch and we'll help.
“Ask us anything.”
How much does it cost to build a custom website or app?
Every project is bespoke, so the cost depends on what you need. Simple marketing websites start lower, while custom apps, CRMs and back-office systems are quoted per project based on scope. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll give you a clear, fixed quote, completely free.
What technologies and languages do you build in?
We're language and framework agnostic. We build in whatever is right for the job, including React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, PHP, Laravel, React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin and .NET. If it can be coded, we can build it.
Do you build custom CRMs and back-office systems?
Yes, custom CRMs, internal admin dashboards, automation and back-office systems are a core part of what we do. We build them around your exact processes, rather than forcing your business to fit off-the-shelf software.
Can you build a mobile app for iOS and Android?
Absolutely. We build native and cross-platform mobile apps for both iOS and Android, and we'll take it all the way from idea to the App Store and Google Play, then maintain it once it's live.
Will my website be good for SEO?
Yes. Everything we build is engineered for performance and search visibility, clean, fast code, structured data, mobile-first design and proper technical SEO are built in from the start, so you're set up to rank.
Do you offer ongoing support and maintenance?
We do. We're a long-term partner, not a one-off supplier. We offer hosting, maintenance, security updates and ongoing improvements so your software keeps working and evolving with your business.
Where are you based and who do you work with?
We're a UK software development company based in Chorley, Lancashire, part of XL Marketing. We work with businesses of all sizes across the United Kingdom.
Get In Touch
Tell us what you want to build
Whether it's a website, an app, a CRM or a complete back-office system, send us a few details and we'll come back with honest advice and a clear, fixed quote. No pressure, no jargon.
- 01772 585111
- [email protected]
- Strawberry Fields, Euxton Lane, Chorley, PR7 1PS