Custom Web
Development

RobotPixel specializes in full-stack custom website & application development. Unlike off-the-shelf products, custom web applications are built from the ground up, allowing organizations to have full control over functionality, user experience, and integration with existing systems. This approach enables businesses to streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge by leveraging technology that perfectly aligns with their goals and processes.

Our Process

  • Planning & Design

    The beginning of any project involves establishing scope, defining responsibilities and setting a timeline. From there, we work to create the visual design of the project. Depending on the project size & complexity, we may also create wireframes, flow-charts and other planning documents.

  • Database Architecure

    Relational SQL databases power the structure and content of all of our sites. A key piece of the speed and effeciency of those sites are the underlying custom data tables, views and procedures. Paired with asycronous technologies like AJAX, we can deliver data quickly.

  • Coding & Development

    With a plan & database in place development can begin in-full. We'll establish a private development website and begin the process of building-out the various systems and features outlined in planning. The client can follow along as the project develops and provide feedback along the way.

  • Deployment & Hosting

    When the project is feature complete we'll begin the transition to our production environment. Our launch checklist includes final testing on a variety of devices, setting up analytics, linking the domain name to our server and installing the SSL certificate to name a few.

Managed Hosting

Managed hosting means you don't have to think about it, we'll take care of keeping you site online and secure. RobotPixel builds & hosts it's applications on the Adobe ColdFusion 2023 platform powered by Google Cloud's Compute Engine. Our sites run on a private Windows VM that has been customized for our specific technology stack & workflow. Our hosting solutions feature 99% uptime and daily file & database backups.

Learn more about our Manged Hosting

E-Commerce & Payment Integration

E-Commerce websites are a large part of what we do. We've helped clients sell good and services online across a variety of industries from Hotel Bookings to Personal Protection Classes. Our dedicated e-commerce page is still under development, check back soon or contact us with questions.

Learn more about our E-Commerce Solutions

Downside to Custom Development

We mentioned a few drawbacks to building with WordPress, so it only seems fair to do the same for the custom development approach. Here are some things to be aware of with custom development:

  1. Upfront Costs: Depending on the complexity of the project, there could be a higher up-front cost to building a custom site as it takes time to build and test new features. Recurring software/plug-in licensing fees should be much lower to nonexistent. Note: this doesn't apply to third-party services fees like a SalesForce CRM account or MailChimp to manage email communications.
  2. Timeframe: Good work takes time. Even though RobotPixel has developed tools and processes over the years to make custom development as fast and efficient as possible, it's hard to complete with the speed in which an off-the-shelf website can be spun up or a plug-in activated.
  3. Portability: Unlike WordPress, a custom site may have more specific hosting requirements making it challenging to relocate. Additionally, finding new developers to take over a custom codebase might prove equally challenging.

These are all legitimate concerns, and we understand. Good news is we also have quite a bit of experience with WordPress, and can absolutely help you build a site on that platform.

Coming Soon!

We're still working on this content. Check back soon for more information, or contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have.