Websites · Apps · Business Systems

Digital tools that work harder than you do.

ASCIA builds websites, e-commerce systems, web apps and custom software around the way your organisation actually works — making everyday jobs simpler, faster and easier to control.

Real business systems Direct developer contact All work carried out in the UK
ascia.co.uk / business-system
ASCIA is already building for live organisations
The Loft UKRetail operations software
Grant’s Cleaning ServicesClient & staff systems
YNERCharity web development
UK-based deliveryNo overseas outsourcing
Services

One developer. One joined-up digital solution.

From a focused business website to a complete internal system, the aim is the same: build something useful and make it easy to run.

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Websites

Fast, responsive business websites that explain your offer clearly and turn visits into enquiries.

Business sitesLanding pagesSEO foundations
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E-commerce

Online stores and product systems designed around the realities of stock, orders and fulfilment.

WooCommerceProduct feedsMarketplaces

Web & Mobile Apps

Purpose-built portals, dashboards and apps for staff, customers and operational teams.

DashboardsPortalsPWAs

Database Systems & Automation

Purpose-built databases and business systems — structured, searchable and designed for real workflows rather than increasingly complex spreadsheets.

Database designMulti-user systemsReportingAPIs & automation
Selected work

Real systems, websites and database transformations.

ASCIA combines websites, internal tools, databases and integrations to solve practical problems — including replacing sprawling spreadsheets with structured systems.

The Loft UK · Retail operations

One system for products, stock and marketplaces.

A custom operations platform for The Loft UK, designed to manage a growing product catalogue and reduce the gaps between selling channels.

ProblemStock, listings and supplier information spread across different processes.
BuildCentral product data, inventory controls, eBay/Etsy/WooCommerce workflows, supplier feeds and admin tools.
ValueA proper central business system rather than disconnected spreadsheets — with structured data, controlled workflows and less manual duplication.
The Loft UK retail operations system showing marketplace orders, channels and matched SKU workflows
Grant’s Cleaning Services · Client & staff portal

Secure information without endless email chains.

A protected web system that gives clients and staff the information, documents and forms they need in one place.

ProblemPolicies, service information and client documents needed a clearer delivery method.
BuildProtected client/staff areas, searchable documents, upload management, forms and service resources.
ValueFaster access to current information and less manual document administration.
Grant’s Cleaning Services client document centre with service information and safety data sheets
YNER · Charity web development

A clearer digital presence for a community organisation.

A refreshed charity-focused web experience designed to present information clearly and work well across desktop and mobile.

ProblemImportant information needed a cleaner, more modern presentation.
BuildPage structure, responsive design, visual refresh and straightforward content presentation.
ValueA more credible and easier-to-use experience for visitors.
YNER charity hub page showing the main hero section and resource areas
Spreadsheet → Database · System redesign

From disconnected tabs to a structured business system.

A sanitised example showing how ASCIA can redesign a legacy operational workbook into a controlled, relational data model with linked records, calculated stock, compliance status and audit history.

ProblemInbound, outbound, products, contacts and authority records held separately, with the same information repeatedly typed into different sheets.
BuildUnique record IDs, linked entities, transaction history, role-ready records, status controls, dashboards and reporting.
ValueA scalable system design that is searchable, auditable and automation-ready — not just another spreadsheet.
Sanitised ASCIA regulated inventory and compliance database dashboard showing linked records, controls and reporting
Pricing

Clear starting prices. No mystery quote just to begin.

Every project is scoped before work starts, but these guide prices make it easier to see what level of investment to expect.

Starter website

A focused online presence for a small business, service or new venture.

£595 from
  • Mobile-first design
  • Single-page or compact site
  • Contact enquiry setup
  • Basic SEO foundations

E-commerce

A proper online shop with products, checkout and the foundations for stock management.

£1,495 from
  • WooCommerce setup
  • Payments and checkout
  • Shipping structure
  • Product setup framework
  • Stock-ready architecture

Database & Business Systems

Replace complex spreadsheets and disconnected processes with a structured, searchable business system.

£2,500 from
  • Database design & build
  • Data migration
  • User roles & permissions
  • Dashboards & reporting
  • Audit history & automation

Custom web app

Purpose-built portals, dashboards and workflow tools for customers, staff or internal operations.

£3,500 from
  • Custom workflows
  • User accounts & permissions
  • Responsive web interface
  • API integrations
  • Launch support

Ongoing support

For businesses that want updates, maintenance and somebody available when things change.

£49 / month from
  • Routine updates
  • Small content changes
  • Technical support
  • Priority help

Ad-hoc development

For fixes, integrations, enhancements or work on an existing website or system.

£60 / hour
  • No long contract
  • Existing-site work
  • Database management
  • Bug fixes & feature development

Automation & Integrations

Connect existing systems, remove repetitive admin and automate the movement of data between tools.

£750 from
  • API integrations
  • Scheduled data sync
  • Automated reports & emails
  • Workflow automation
  • Existing-system integration

System Review & Roadmap

For businesses that know their current spreadsheet or process is holding them back, but are not yet sure what should replace it.

£495 from
  • Current system review
  • Spreadsheet & data assessment
  • Database structure planning
  • Workflow recommendations
  • Written build roadmap
Hosting

Managed website hosting

Reliable UK hosting for your ASCIA-built website, including routine hosting management.

£120 / year from
Domain registration

Your website address

Registration or renewal of your domain name. Standard extensions such as .co.uk and .com are included at the stated price. Other extensions may vary.

£15 / year from

Guide prices are subject to project scope. Full operational systems with complex migration, integrations or multi-user workflows are typically quoted from £3,500–£7,500+. Third-party licences, premium services and specialist hosting requirements are quoted separately where required.

Why ASCIA

Software shaped around your workflow — not the other way round.

Off-the-shelf tools and spreadsheets can be useful, but they often become difficult to control as a business grows. ASCIA builds structured database systems, joins the gaps between existing tools and creates workflows that are easier to manage, search and automate.

01

One joined-up solution

Website, app, data and integrations can work together instead of becoming separate islands.

02

Built for real users

Simple screens, clear actions and sensible defaults reduce training and everyday friction.

03

No unnecessary bloat

The simplest reliable approach wins. Complexity is added only when it solves a real problem.

04

Built in the UK

All design and development is carried out in the UK. No work is outsourced or farmed out overseas.

How we work

Practical development, without the jargon.

You deal directly with the person building the solution, with clear stages and visible progress throughout.

Understand

We learn what you need, what is getting in the way and what success should look like.

Design

We turn the requirement into a clear structure, user journey and build plan.

Build

We develop, test and refine with regular feedback rather than disappearing for weeks.

Launch & improve

We get it live, support the handover and keep improving it as your business develops.

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