Service
Websites and web apps built to load fast and bring in business
We build fast, good-looking websites and web apps that your team can edit and your customers enjoy using. You get a site that loads in a blink, works on every screen, ranks in search, and turns visitors into inquiries and sales.
- 1,200+ clients helped
- Building since 2010
- 15 services, one team
- 50+ technologies
At a glance
What we build
We build websites and online systems: from a business site people read, to an application customers and staff log in to.
Problems we solve
The site is slow, hard to update, does not work well on phones, or does not turn visitors into customers. Or you need a web system and are not sure what kind.
Who we serve
Businesses launching or rebuilding a site, and teams that need an online system for customers, partners, or staff.
How to choose
Choose by who edits it and how much it must do. A ready-made site builder suits simple needs, a content system suits editors, and a custom build suits systems with their own rules.
- 1,200+Happy clients
- 1,500+Projects delivered
- 100+Engineers and designers
- 20+Countries served
- 22Certifications
Every project gets its own squad from our 100+ engineers and designers: a project lead, a product designer, and engineers matched to your stack, with the same people from kickoff to launch.
Our approach
Websites that win customers, and web apps that do the work
We design and build websites and the online systems behind them. A website mostly shares information. A web application lets people do things, such as sign in, book, pay, or manage their own records, and most business sites need a little of both.
The line between them is blurry. A modern business site often has forms, bookings, accounts, or a shop. The useful question is not "which is it?" but "what must people be able to do here, and who looks after it?"
We build both, and everything in between, from a clear business site to a secure customer portal.
Choosing a build
Which kind of build fits you?
Three approaches cover most needs. They differ in who can edit content, how flexible the result is, and what it costs to run.
What matters most for your site?
Choose this when
You need a simple site soon, the layout can be standard, and few people will edit it.
- What you get
- A fast start and low cost.
- Keep in mind
- Limited flexibility, and you depend on the builder's features and prices.
Choose this when
A team publishes pages and news often and wants to do it themselves without a developer.
- What you get
- A familiar editing screen, plus a design built for you. Common choices include WordPress and Webflow.
- Keep in mind
- Plug-ins and updates need care, or the site slows and weakens.
Choose this when
You need special features, strong performance, or one set of content shown on a website, an app, and more.
- What you get
- Full control: editors work in a content system, while the site is built separately for speed and flexibility.
- Keep in mind
- More upfront design and build effort, and a developer to look after it.
How it is built
What a website is made of
Pages sit on logic, and logic sits on hosting. Each layer has something that keeps it working: content your team can edit, links to your other tools, and backups and updates.
The parts of a website
Layers from top to bottom. Pages visitors see, supported by Content you can edit: A simple screen to change text and images.; Behind-the-scenes logic, supported by Links to your other tools: Customer records, email, and stock.; Hosting, supported by Backups and updates: Copies, fixes, and security patches..
- Pages visitors seeDesign, text, images, and forms on every screen size.
- Content you can editA simple screen to change text and images.
- Behind-the-scenes logicForms, search, accounts, and payments.
- Links to your other toolsCustomer records, email, and stock.
- HostingWhere the site lives and how fast it responds.
- Backups and updatesCopies, fixes, and security patches.
What we build
Sites and web systems we build
Business and content websites
Clear, fast sites that explain what you do and make it easy to get in touch.
Custom web applications
Systems people log in to: dashboards, booking tools, and internal tools.
Customer and partner portals
A secure place for customers or partners to see records, documents, and orders.
Apps that work like phone apps
Websites that can be added to a phone's home screen and work with a weak connection.
Rebuilds and moves
Moving to a new design or platform while keeping your search rankings and content.
Care after launch
Updates, fixes, backups, and improvements, so the site stays fast and safe.
What good looks like
Six things every site should get right
A site can look good and still fail. These are the qualities we build in and check.
Six things every site should get right
A site that works connected to: Fast: Pages appear quickly, even on a phone.; Easy to use: People find what they came for in seconds.; Accessible: Usable with a keyboard, a screen reader, and clear contrast.; Found in search: Built so search engines can read and understand it.; Safe: Protected against common attacks, and kept updated.; Easy to edit: Your team can update content without a developer..
- FastPages appear quickly, even on a phone.
- Easy to usePeople find what they came for in seconds.
- AccessibleUsable with a keyboard, a screen reader, and clear contrast.
- Found in searchBuilt so search engines can read and understand it.
- SafeProtected against common attacks, and kept updated.
- Easy to editYour team can update content without a developer.
Standards we build to
What "fast" and "accessible" mean in practice
Speed
- The main content appears in about two and a half seconds or less.
- Pages do not jump around while loading.
- Images are the right size for each screen.
Accessibility
- Everything works with a keyboard.
- Text is readable and has enough contrast.
- Images have descriptions, and forms have clear labels.
Phones first
- Designed for small screens, then widened.
- Buttons are big enough to tap.
- Text is never too small to read.
How a project runs
From brief to launch, and beyond
Most business websites go live in 1 to 2 weeks, and most web apps in 1 to 6 weeks.
Understand the goal
We learn what the site must achieve, who it is for, and what you have today.
What it produces
- Goals and audience
- Content and page list
Design the experience
We plan the pages and design how they look and behave, with your team reviewing.
What it produces
- Page plan
- Designs for phone and desktop
Build and connect
We build the site and connect it to your forms, email, customer records, and payments.
What it produces
- Working site
- Connections to your tools
Test and prepare
We test speed, accessibility, and security, and prepare redirects so nothing is lost.
What it produces
- Test results
- Redirect plan
Launch and look after it
We go live with care, then monitor, update, and improve.
What it produces
- Live site
- Monitoring
- Care plan
Choosing the right approach
How we pick the right approach
We match the build to your goal. A well-chosen template or content system is often the fastest, most affordable route. A custom build pays off when you need special features, top performance, or full control.
We recommend the option that gives you the best result for your budget, and we show you exactly what each choice includes.
Technology
The technology behind our websites
Our engineering choices on front end, content systems, back end and information, and quality checks, written for the people who will own the system after launch.
For the pages people see, we use React and Next.js, and also Vue, Angular, Svelte, and Astro when they fit. We write in TypeScript for safety, and style with tools such as Tailwind CSS.
Behind the scenes we use TypeScript, Python, or PHP, with databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, chosen for your needs and your team.
- Automated tests and accessibility checks on every change.
- Speed budgets checked before release.
- Security checks and dependency updates on a schedule.
After launch
Website care after launch
A website needs care after it goes live: content changes, software updates, backups, and regular checks that forms and pages still work. We agree who does what before launch, and we write it down.
Pricing and timelines
What a website or web app costs
Every project is quoted in writing after a short call. These ranges show where most projects land, so you can plan before you talk to us.
Landing page
One focused page for a product, campaign, or launch, built to convert.
Typical range
$2,000 to $4,000
1 week from approved scope
Business website
A fast, editable site with your services, pages, forms, and search setup.
Typical range
$3,000 to $7,000
1 to 2 weeks from approved scope
Content or CMS website
Larger sites with blogs, resources, multiple languages, or many page types.
Typical range
$5,000 to $10,000
2 to 3 weeks from approved scope
Web app
Booking, quoting, client areas, or internal tools that run in the browser.
Typical range
$5,000 to $12,000
1 to 3 weeks from approved scope
Advanced web app
Accounts, dashboards, payments, and integrations for a product people use daily.
Typical range
$15,000 to $40,000
3 to 6 weeks from approved scope
The timeline starts once the scope is approved and we have what we need from you.
What moves the price
- Number of pages and templates
- Content and copywriting
- Integrations and payments
- User accounts and roles
Not sure which fits? Tell us what you need and we will send a fixed quote and timeline for your project. Read the full cost guide.
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What clients say
In our clients' words
Our old site looked fine on a laptop, but parents struggled to find dates and fees on their phones. The new pages put those details where people actually look.
Priya NairSchool AdministratorBrightPath Learning AcademyEducation DECHY pushed back on two pages we thought we needed. I'm glad they did. The site feels clearer, and prospects arrive at calls with a better idea of what we do.
Edward ClarkeManaging PartnerClearview Business AdvisoryProfessional Services
Common questions
Questions about websites and web systems
How much does a website cost?
Most business websites cost $3,000 to $7,000, including design, an editable site, and launch. A landing page starts from $2,000, and a larger content site costs $5,000 to $10,000. Most web apps cost $5,000 to $25,000; advanced products with many roles and integrations cost more. Every quote is fixed in writing.
How long does it take?
A business website usually goes live in 1 to 2 weeks and a larger site in 2 to 3 weeks. Web apps take 1 to 6 weeks depending on features. We plan content and decisions with you up front, so nothing waits.
Will we be able to edit the site ourselves?
Yes, if that is the goal. We choose or build an editing system suited to your team and train you to use it.
Will we lose our search rankings if we rebuild?
Not if it is planned well. We keep the addresses that matter, redirect the ones that change, and check search performance after launch. See our search and AI visibility service for more.
Can you add online selling?
Yes. See our ecommerce service for stores, payments, and stock.
Who looks after the site after launch?
You can, we can, or both. Sites need updates, backups, and security checks to stay fast and safe, so we agree who does what before launch.
Have a different question?
Tell us what you are weighing up and we will answer it plainly.
Ask a questionAlready a client? Email support@dechytech.com
Tell us what your site must do
Describe who will use it, what they need to do, and who will edit it. We will recommend the right kind of build and the first step.