Top 100 Web Development Companies in London

hedgehog lab created a series of successful apps for a large Norwegian energy company. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, the apps were made to inspire creativity and engagement within key audiences. Workmanship aside, the client also recognized their professionalism and proactive approach.

"We really enjoyed working with the hedgehog lab team. Their company is efficient, helpful, friendly, and delivered perfectly on time to a very high standard." – Web Editor, Norwegian Energy Corporation

Thoughtbot’s team helped the client develop a custom software solution aimed at enhancing consumer advocacy. With deliverables mostly on the back-end, the client valued the estimable coding skills, rapid completion time, and commitment to quality.

“They provide a consistent level of service that I haven’t seen from agencies or even our in-house team. Their engineering standards, development standards, and the way that they have that consistently through their team is very impressive.” – Head of Product, Consumer Interest Nonprofit

Tivix worked with an intergovernmental military alliance to rebuild a mission-critical software system. If and when submarines in international waters come into distress, the organization plans and coordinates the rescue effort of such submarines. Tivix was given complex system requirements and asked to come up with an effective design and solution that would replace a decades-old system. The client was incredibly impressed at every stage of the engagement, with Tivix delivering detailed systems and user-experience design, followed by robust development and operationalization of the system internationally. 

“Every single milestone has been met exactly on time. The company has met every requirement, both in terms of time as well as quality.” Maritime Service Owner, Intergovernmental Military Alliance

DCSL Software redeveloped the recruitment software system of a construction firm. The firm laid out what they wanted and DCSL designed, tested, and delivered on the system. The client was pleased with the project and felt that DCSL's skills made the collaboration extremely easy. 

"We were able to see straightaway how the system would look and work. That’s another reason it went so smoothly." – Manager, Support Department, Construction Firm

Zesty was responsible for web design and development for a tourism board. The project included developing a brand new website with an engaging design, along with transferring pre-existing data from the old platform to the new one. The client reports that the new site has led to double-digit growth in page views.

"I was impressed by their ability to relate to us, understand our needs, and work towards the bigger picture." - CEO, Tourism Board

A government contractor previously had a website that was managed by one company and whose servers were hosted by another. They chose to consolidate all their website work at CTI Digital, who now hosts their servers, provides Drupal development, and updates the website and CRM.

"The support is really great. The team that deals with support is absolutely brilliant...We have a very good two-way working relationship." — Project Manager, Government Contractor

An IT firm hired Moove Agency to update its old CMS. Moove Agency consolidated 8 old websites to one scalable and customizable WordPress CMS. The agency also created information architecture, visual and navigational design, and hosting solutions. 

"The first thing we noticed was the amount of inquiries we received, which had increased by 37 percent. We’ve seen our monthly unique visitors increase by 12 percent as well, on average. This last month, we’ve had a 25 percent increase in terms of visitors." - Digital Marketing Manager, IT Firm

TatvaSoft catered their skills and work to meet the software development needs of developing an equipment monitoring platform for a mining-based client. They developed a solution as a solution to global business problems, resolving them to offer higher productivity and newer revenue streams to the client.

"Over 10 years of engagement with TatvaSoft for custom software development, our business has seen profitable results with their proven skills. We are grateful to have engaged with proficient developers and teams that offer a top-notch and cost-effective solution." - Technical Specialist, Mining Company

Zoocha created a web application for a UK oil and gas energy network. Using Drupal extensions and PHP scripting, Zoocha made an interactive platform for tracking and storing information. The client was impressed with Zoocha's work.

"The refresh that we did with Zoocha Ltd has increased business value by three times, and in some areas, it’s about six times. We haven’t had any bugs or crashes." - CEO, UK Energy Service Firm

Cyber-Duck created a user-friendly website for a construction company. Their team designed wireframes, conducted stakeholder research, integrated a CMS, and implemented a marketing strategy. Their work significantly improved online visibility and traffic.

"Cyber-Duck's team has strong user-centric expertise." – Digital Lead, Construction Company 

93digital recently worked on a WordPress site for a PR consultancy. The client’s goal was to attract new business opportunities and have a website that was informative. They provided a complete redesign, including touching up wireframes for that client. This resulted in an increase of business leads directly from the site.

“We were particularly impressed by 93Digital’s can-do approach to all our requests.The team were incredibly responsive and helped us to build a website which we are still very proud of.” -  Account Director, PR Consultancy

Catch helped an international conservation charity with multiple projects. First, they rebuilt a Drupal E-commerce website and built the CMS for the organization. In addition, the team manages the integration with ticketing and the CRM. Finally, they also worked on developing two applications. The company's website work resulted in increases in the number of users on the site and views.  

"We’ve seen a positive impact on the site and how people have used it. We’ve had increases in users, conversion rates, page views, and so on." – Head of Digital Services, International Conservation Charity 

A large, influential cloud services company hired Beyond for its content marketing and digital strategy expertise. The main project was a content hub that featured industry news and best practices for chief information officers (CIOs). They also designed a client-oriented newsletter for the company, which features vital industry and company information in a marketable format for users. The client praised Beyond's flexibility, noting that their projects included a number of pivots and last-minute changes that Beyond accounted for seamlessly.

"Their enthusiasm for our projects is unparalleled, and it’s great to have a partner that’s optimistic about what you can create together." – Content Marketing Lead, Large Tech Company

An event planning company hired Wholegrain Digital to build a WordPress website for one of its subsidiaries. Wholegrain Digital provided custom WordPress development services and improved the site's core functionalities. The client appreciated Wholegrain Digital's assistance in streamlining and updating the website.

"The new site really streamlines our backend processes and will hopefully offer more dynamic content to our users. We’re very pleased with what’s been completed so far." - Marketing Manager, Event Planning Company

After a wellness resort was acquired by another company, it needed to rebrand and hired IdeaWork Studios. The project included creating a new name and logo for the resort, updating its website to reflect the new branding, and launching an advertising campaign.

"The level of creativity they showed for a complete rebranding was impressive. We needed to take the resort in a completely different direction, and they did it very quickly. It was impressive what they understood about the brand and what they put forward from a presentation standpoint." – Director of Sales and Marketing, Wellness Resort

iTechArt Group is assisting with the development of a content management software for video advertisements. The team is building the system to accommodate multiple social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

“The engagement has been very successful overall thus far. The work we've been able to quickly launch wouldn't have been possible without iTechArt's help. In addition to the quality of their code, they've also integrated extremely well into our team, adapting to our internal processes relatively seamlessly.” – Founder & CTO, Software Consulting Agency

A ticketing agency hired 8th Light for app development. The app helped users get tickets to high-demand events easier. While the app hasn't officially launched, there has been successful reports and great feedback from a select few. 

"They [8th Light] were great with collaborating on the right way for the project to be managed. I learned a lot from working with them." – VP Product, Entertainment Company

A fashion retailer was trying to create a website from scratch for the first team and needed to outsource the development. Made Tech worked from wireframes and graphics to develop the backend of a customized e-commerce website.

"We’ve got a best-in-class conversion rate across multiple devices, so I think that’s testament to the fact the site works well...From a project management perspective, they’ve been very good. It’s been a very collaborative effort." — Founder & CEO, Fashion Retailer

Offering both a strategic perspective and development skill set, Mubaloo developed a native iOS and Android app to facilitate exchanges between investment managers and investors. The project was successfully completed on time and on-budget and convinced the client to retain Mubaloo as a digital consultant.

"Mubaloo was refreshing to have for this initiative; their insight, approach, and knowledge was invaluable." – Solutions Director, Investment Firm

Clock Limited redesigned a website for a news and media outlet. The team also built a custom CMS for the client. The site forms the foundation of the internal team's business.

"The CMS is fantastic and they have been very receptive to our ideas, no matter how big or small." – Site Editor, News Outlet

A cloud platform developer hired Myplanet for assistance with digital strategy, information architecture, and user experience. The client's goal was to rebrand and reposition its digital presence as it moved away from providing hardware to providing cloud services. The client appreciated Myplanet's "customer-centric" approach to project management.

"From day one to January 2015, we experienced a 300% increase in site traffic and 200% increase in leads coming from the web. Our bounce rate went down and our net promoter score went up." - Chief Marketing Officer & SVP of Business Operations, Cloud Platform Developer 

An internet services company partnered with Purr Digital for a technical solution and software platform for their mobile app. They provided the client with design, software development, and backend support for the mobile application. This resulted in a 35% conversion in regions that received 400 transactions the first two weeks.

”Their team has made constructive suggestions for features that we didn’t even think about, which has been quite crucial actually. They did a fantastic job. No one on my team is highly technical and Purr Digital guided us through the whole process.” — Director, Internet Services Company

Propeller developed and designed a creative website for a photography studio. The team also performed digital marketing services, crafting keywords. SEO campaigns improved search results and mobile usage.

"Propeller created a platform that represents me, my taste and artistic level."– Founder, Photography Studio

An online history encyclopedia hired Geeks to build a web app for extracting content from other websites. The client's key challenge was ensuring that the web app could handle a high volume of data. Geeks developed custom software featuring a user-friendly frontend and a backend capable of extracting significant amounts of data. Finally, Geeks created a JavaScript library that the client can sell to other businesses. The client appreciated Geeks' creativity and innovation.

"Our visualization engine can generally handle ten times more data and the average JavaScript library. We’ve had no problems with the stability of their code. The server has always been perfect." - Co-Founder, Online History Encyclopedia

Tapptitude developed an app prototype for a food ordering company. They executed the food ordering company’s vision perfectly and were retained to develop the full product. Some app features Tapptitude developed included platform signup, payment systems, and restaurant menu integration.

“The proof that I’ve been happy with Tapptitude is that we’ve continued working long-term, even though I’ve had the option to use in-house developers. I felt that the communication was great and, most importantly, the quality Tapptitude provides is amazing, as is the communication.” – CEO, Food Ordering App

ustwo partnered with a large bank to assist with a geolocation-based project. The team provided UX strategies to use in the development of the prototype. They pleased the client with their productive work ethic and range of skills.

“Their ability to move very quickly was something that set them apart when we were observing how they work. They had a fantastic developer with us early who was great regarding business.” — Executive Manager, Large Bank

Imaginary Cloud worked on custom software development for an enterprise software platform. Using Angular and Node.js and working from designs, their team built the product with a configurable frontend. They continued to provide support and the client was very pleased with the team’s work.

“Imaginary Cloud created the entire architecture for our app and designed it for large user populations. The platform helped us grow significantly, which led us to win millions of pounds worth of contracts. Their team is intrinsic to our success.” – Strategy Director, Enterprise Software Platform

Shout Digital supported further development of software built into a web-based portal for a savings service provider. They executed on API integrations and maintained the platform to ensure optimal performance. The product facilitated notable growth, administering more than $1 billion.

"Their creativity is a real strength." — Managing Director, Savings Service Provider

Thought&Function developed an app for a personal finance company. The app was built entirely from scratch using React Native for both Android and iOS platforms. The app was released earlier than scheduled.

“For me, what sets them apart is the relationship.” - Founder, Personal Finance Company

Lambert Labs provides ongoing part-time support to an analytics platform. They've built APIs and helped with EPO services. They provided high-quality code, proving to be a reliable partner. 

"They are incredibly diligent and knowledgeable." – Co-Founder, Data Solutions Provider 

A fitness club hired Softwire for several projects after a successful website redesign. Softwire redesigned the client's booking system based on PHP and MySQL. Softwire then created a corresponding mobile app for booking. They also provide general maintenance and support, advise the client on branding and lead generation, and develop any custom software.

" Their mobile app, connected to the booking system, reduced the number of customers booking through our receptionists from 75% to 5% and allowed customers to easily schedule courses. Their stabilization to our main site helps bring in new members all the time. They cut down a significant amount of labor cost and continue to improve the membership experience." -IT Director, Fitness Club

Appetite Creative Solutions developed a marketing campaign for a digital sales company to increase exposure. They created mockups, high-impact ads, and eye-catching marketing games. The clients' were pleased with the innovative designs.

"They’re hands-on, accommodating, and creative." – Marketing & Advertising Professional, Digital Sales Company

A personal training company enlisted SoBold to design, develop, and launch their company website. The goal was to increase brand awareness and gain lead generation that would turn into conversions. The results of the project were positive; the client gained new customers and this outweighs the cost of the project.

“The ease of communication and speed of execution were impressive. They had a low turn around time in tasks requested.” — Co-Founder & Director, Personal Training Company

A skiing electronics company hired Series Eight for a complete website redesign. They wanted to optimize user experience and increase sales. Since the website's launch, conversion rates have increased. 

"They have been absolutely excellent. Despite both our team and their team being remote, we’ve managed to maintain outstanding communication."–CCO, Skiing Electronics Company 

Impact Media was hired by a Fintech Startup Company to construct the frontend of the Company's website. They also provided SEO services and tracked the Company's engagement metrics on Google Analytics. The MVP frontend website was able to organically drive traffic. This led to the Company investing more into their app, creating more opportunities for investment. 

"Their knowledge of WordPress went above and beyond our needs, and they still achieved everything quickly." - CMO, Fintech Company 

Atlas - Clever Software developed an app for a corporate accounting firm. The firm wanted an app that would increase company engagement. Atlas - Clever Software handled everything development-wise. 

"The app was very well received by our team, by the rest of the company, by the board members, and now our customers. It’s a unique offering that none of our competitors are able to contend with." – Head of Internal Delivery, Corporate Accounting Firm

A forensics company was just starting out and needed a website. They hired Active Webdezign to integrate the designs they'd prepared internally. The team delivered a WordPress website that now ranks first in relevant Google search results. The client hired Active Webdezign again to create their mobile app.

"A client told us they had looked at our competitors’ sites, but ours was the clearest and most professional. I noticed, after about a year, that our competitors all began to copy our website design, so I think that’s pretty telling." — Director, Forensics Company

Sugar Rush Creative redesigned a website for a baby skincare products company. They also produced videos and graphics for the company. The client was pleased with their engaging work.

"The video was creative and broke down the status of our business and what makes us different from other companies. It explained us in a simplistic manner but with a bit of fun as well, to engage people. It was first class." - Director, Baby Skincare Products Company

Valiant Design redeveloped a WordPress website for a print business. Following a discovery phase, they created a logo, a name, and brand collateral to refresh the client's brand identity.  The new brand received praise from clients. 

"They kept us up-to-date and dealt well with a tight schedule and changing scope." — Managing Director, Print Business

infogr8 worked on print design and web development for a job market analytics company. They created print designs of infographics and report layouts, web development of customized visualizations and microsites, created map visualizations. The client appreciated their implementation of feedback throughout the process.

“They are very clear at each step along the way when it comes to the feedback they need from us. This process leads to very efficient project completion because we are giving the right input at the right time and we never have to backtrack.” – Chief Product and Analytics Officer, Job Market Analytics Company

GuideSmiths recently worked on app development support for a connected home tech company. They provided made updates to two old-fashioned internal apps to make room for future growth for the client.

“GuideSmiths is very knowledgeable in their field, so we can have high-level conversations with them before making any decisions.” – Business Analysis Manager, Connected Home Tech Company

Inviqa provided full-cycle web development for a holding company. They created over 50 flagship sites for different products using Magento, WordPress, and Drupal. The websites were responsive, e-commerce ready, and consistent with the products' respective brands.

"We've gone from having a skeletal technical architecture that supported one or two brands to delivering 10 to 12 brands, and more than 60 websites over the course of these three years. It's a big feat that they've managed to deliver." – Head of Digital Solutions, Global Holding Company

Box UK was hired by an Employee Benefits Service to oversee and advise on the Service's new e-commerce platform. But their service was expanded to include the development of the platform, rewriting some parts in Symfony from the original CakePHP. The client was so satisfied with the work that Box UK is still onboard to supply new features on the platform as needed. 

"Box UK has a very modern, agile approach and is good at looking at new methods of working." - Project Manager, Employee Benefits Service 

GoodCore Software transferred a paper-based database for NHS patients to a searchable online system. The client required an online database of rehabilitation services and providers with a structured user permissions hierarchy. GoodCore took a specification/brief and translated it into a detailed system specification. The solution was developed along agreed milestones and deployed onto servers.

“The system is currently live and saving significant amounts of time and improving services for patients. GoodCore Software demonstrated a clear understanding of our needs from the outset. Excellent user interface design has made the system very appealing to our users." – Managing Director, advisory firm for patients of NHS hospitals

Theodo UK developed the platform for an online marketplace after the previous developer proved unsatisfactory. The team took wire frames and a prototype provided by the client to build a minimum viable product, using AWS, React, Python, and Django for the framework. The client spoke highly of the engagement.

“They’re extremely knowledgeable and work closely with us to make sure we know what’s going on. Their team is phenomenal and have both dev and interpersonal skills.” — Executive, Digital Office Marketplace

Browser London provides ongoing development work and UX design with a creative agency. Their work involves JavaScript coding, UI/UX design, and additional aspects of technical development.

"They’re a knowledgeable team. Using their modern, forward-thinking outlook, they delivered a beautiful product. They’re experienced and dedicated, allowing them to ensure that the project is spot-on." Strategy Director, Creative Agency

When a private dating club needed a mobile app to attract and retain club members, they hired Borne Digital to get the job done. Borne Digital designed and developed the app, which allowed dating club members to receive notifications about upcoming events and RSVP. The app improved the client's key metrics – evening the women-to-men user ratio from 80:20 to 60:40 and improving sales.

"I loved the personality of the founder and [the team's] strong design skills, and I was actually happy with the price point. Handing over that money as a very small business, I felt like I'd gotten value for it. Other, bigger agencies I’ve spoken to didn’t understand what it was like to run a small business." – Founder, Private Dating Club

IDEA07 provided e-commerce development services to a luxury goods provider. The team implemented front- and backend development and integrated an ERP functionality to the Magento platform. They’ve been a successful, collaborative partner.

“If I were to go back to 2016 with the knowledge I have today, I wouldn’t change my decision to hire them.” — CTO, Luxury Goods Platform