We build the software,then we show you it working.
Custom software, websites and automation for UK businesses. A fixed, itemised price before we start, and the source code handed over at the end.
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Software built around your work.
Client portals, invoicing systems and internal tools, designed around how your business actually runs.
Nothing says sent until it is.
Our own client portal runs projects, invoicing and messaging, built and running. Your systems report what actually happened.
Ideas you can try.
Restaurant ordering, laundry booking and a gym studio: working concepts, not mock-ups.
Built properly. Handed over with the source.
Fixed, itemised quotes. You see every line before you commit.
Nothing says "sent" until it is
Your systems report what actually happened, not what was supposed to happen.
Fixed, itemised quotes
You see every line before you commit. No hourly drift, no surprise invoice.
You get the source
Built on your hosting, in your account, in your name. No lock-in to us.
Every line priced before you commit.
The format every project gets: what is being built, how long each part takes, what it costs and what is not included. No hourly drift, no surprise invoice.
| Item | Days | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery call and written scope | 1.5 | £700 |
| Wireframes (grey boxes) and design | 3 | £1,350 |
| Website build: 6 mobile-first pages | 3 | £1,350 |
| Online booking with deposits | 3.5 | £1,600 |
| Google Business Profile and search setup | 1 | £450 |
| Testing on phones, tablets and desktops | 1 | £450 |
| Launch and handover | 1 | £450 |
| Fixed total | 14 | £6,350 |
Not included: photography, copywriting beyond six pages, booking-software subscription fees.
Payment: 40% to start, 30% at design sign-off, 30% at launch. No VAT is currently charged.
After launch: 30 days of fixes included. You own the website and its code.
A client portal, start to finish.
We needed one ourselves, so we built it. It is the same system we build for clients, and every screen on this page is the real thing rather than a mock-up.
Clients sign in and see their own work
Projects, files, messages and invoices. No chasing you for a status update.
Invoicing that generates its own PDFs
Written from scratch, so the invoice number is the payment reference and nothing drifts.
Email that proves it was delivered
It records what the mail server actually said, and shows the whole exchange when something is refused.
Tested, not hoped over
337 automated checks across sign-in, permissions, billing and delivery — run before anything ships.
Client names and figures shown are illustrative. We do not publish real client data, and we will not publish yours.
The website, the software and the systems behind them, from one team.
Eight connected service lines — so the website, the software and the systems behind them are designed to work together rather than against each other.
Website Design & Development
Professional, high-performing websites built to convert visitors into enquiries and represent your brand at its best.
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02Custom Software Development
No two businesses run the same way, so your software shouldn't either. We build bespoke systems engineered around how you actually work.
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03Mobile App Development
Engaging, reliable mobile apps for Android and iOS that put your business in your customers' pockets.
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04IT Consultancy
Expert, independent guidance to help you make confident, cost-effective technology decisions.
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05Business Automation
Cut out repetitive work, reduce errors and free up your team's time to focus on what matters most.
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06Technical Support
Reliable, responsive support that keeps your systems running smoothly, long after launch.
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Four disciplines, one studio.
Original studies in our own palette — the shapes we actually work in: systems, interfaces, geometry and the pipeline that ships them.
Six steps. No surprises.
A clear, repeatable path from first conversation to live system — so you always know what happens next, and what it costs.
Discovery
Understanding your business, your goals and the problem we're solving.
Planning
Creating a clear project roadmap and technical strategy.
Design
Designing user-friendly interfaces and experiences.
Development
Building secure, scalable digital solutions.
Testing
Rigorous testing for quality, performance and reliability.
Launch & Support
Deploying your solution with ongoing maintenance and support.
Get a fixed, itemised price for your project.
Tell us what you need in about a minute. You get a reply within one working day, and a quote that prices every line before you commit.
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About The Branding Bards
THE BRANDING BARDS LTD is a London-based software development and IT consultancy serving UK businesses. We build websites, custom software and business automation, alongside UI/UX and graphic design.
Our registered office is 62 Uphill Drive, London NW9 0BX. Company number 17255870. Explore our project examples, our services or contact us about your requirements.
Recent projects: TAVDI restaurant ordering and table booking, LonDry laundry booking with live pricing, FitArcadia fitness studio website and enquiry dashboard. From the blog: why website email never arrives, off-the-shelf or bespoke software, what we check before a website goes live.