Web Development

Web Development
in Hong Kong

Custom builds for businesses that have outgrown a standard website

We build web applications, custom platforms, and integrated systems for Hong Kong businesses whose requirements do not fit a template. Custom CMS, API integrations, and architecture designed around how your business actually operates.

Custom projects typically run 3–6 months and start from HK$100,000

5.0

38 Google Reviews

50+ Websites Delivered · Based in Hong Kong · English & 繁體中文

5.0

38 Google Reviews

50+ Websites Delivered · Based in Hong Kong · English & 繁體中文

Cutting-Edge Web Development

Development Work
That Fits the Job

Every project starts with the same question: what does this need to do that an off-the-shelf platform cannot? If the honest answer is nothing, we will tell you and point you somewhere cheaper.

Looking for a standard business website? Web design starts at HK$15,000 and is the right choice for most projects.

For businesses whose content structure, workflows or integrations do not fit a standard CMS. Built around your data rather than forcing your data into someone else's template.

Booking systems, member portals, dashboards and internal tools. Products where people log in and do things rather than read and enquire.

Connecting your website to the systems you already run: inventory, CRM, payments, logistics, or bespoke internal software. See website automation.

How it works

Our Web Development Process

Every project follows the same five stages, so you always know what is happening now and what comes next. You approve the technical approach before we build, and you own the code at the end.

We reply within one business day.

Discovery and Scoping

We work through what the system needs to do, what it connects to, and where the complexity sits. You get a written technical specification, architecture outline and fixed quote before development starts, so there are no surprises later.

Architecture and Design

We choose the stack based on what you are building and who will maintain it, not on what we prefer writing. Interface work happens in Figma first, either by us or handed over from your UI/UX designers.

Build and Integrate

Development runs in stages with working builds you can review, rather than disappearing for three months. Integrations are tested against real systems in a staging environment before anything touches production.

Test and Deploy

Functional testing, load testing, and security review before launch. We also test the failure cases: what happens when an API is down, a payment fails, or a user does something unexpected.

Handover and Support

You get documented code, deployment instructions and a handover session for your team. Whether we maintain it or someone else does, the next developer should be able to pick it up without calling us.

Development Portfolio

Our Work in Action

Every project on this page started as someone's business problem, not a design brief. Have a look at how we approached each one, then tell us about yours.

the homepage of Foresight Sports showing a golf simulator with the words "Your Play, Your Way"

We provided a full revamp of the existing website, increasing traffic by 120% and conversion rates by 40%.

WordPress

Website Revamp

The homepage of Regency Spices with a table of spaces and the words "Stop Funding Shortcut Food"

We transformed their website into a colourful and expressive store that encourages guests to explore the vast range of spices offered.

Shopify

Website Revamp

The homepage of Juicebox showing grapes on the ground with the text "Vines with Vigour"

A funky new wine store with a distinctive and trendy vibe, we assisted in developing the overall style of the brand.

Brand Identity

Website Revamp

 A section of the AroundDB website, showing multiple articles arranged in a fun and colourful way

A new website for the main magazine of Discovery Bay that makes it as fun to follow as the magazine.

Wix

Website Revamp

Transparent Scoping

Transparent Pricing for
Website Design

Custom development cannot be packaged the way a website can, so we scope every project individually. These are honest starting points for what each type of build typically costs.

Please contact us directly for a quotation or if you have any questions.

Every project starts with a paid discovery phase. If you decide not to proceed after discovery, the specification is yours to take elsewhere.

Custom Website

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Bespoke CMS built around your content structure

Custom post types, fields and editorial workflows

15+ unique page templates

Bilingual architecture (English and 繁體中文)

Third-party integrations as required

Performance and security hardening

Documented codebase

Team training and handover

60 days post-launch support

Custom Website

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Bespoke CMS built around your content structure

Custom post types, fields and editorial workflows

15+ unique page templates

Bilingual architecture (English and 繁體中文)

Third-party integrations as required

Performance and security hardening

Documented codebase

Team training and handover

60 days post-launch support

Web Application

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Everything in Custom Website

User accounts, roles and permissions

Custom database design

Admin dashboard and reporting

Payment or subscription handling

API development and documentation

Automated testing suite

Staging and production environments

90 days post-launch support

Web Application

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Everything in Custom Website

User accounts, roles and permissions

Custom database design

Admin dashboard and reporting

Payment or subscription handling

API development and documentation

Automated testing suite

Staging and production environments

90 days post-launch support

Enterprise Platform

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Everything in Web Application

Multi-site or multi-market architecture

Headless or decoupled front end

Integration with existing enterprise systems

Load testing and scalability planning

Security audit and compliance review

Phased rollout and migration planning

Dedicated technical account contact

Ongoing development retainer available

Enterprise Platform

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Everything in Web Application

Multi-site or multi-market architecture

Headless or decoupled front end

Integration with existing enterprise systems

Load testing and scalability planning

Security audit and compliance review

Phased rollout and migration planning

Dedicated technical account contact

Ongoing development retainer available

Our Commitment to You

You own the repository, the documentation and the deployment access from day one. No proprietary frameworks you cannot leave, and no arrangement where we hold the keys. If you move to another developer, everything transfers.

Our Commitment to You

You own the repository, the documentation and the deployment access from day one. No proprietary frameworks you cannot leave, and no arrangement where we hold the keys. If you move to another developer, everything transfers.

Our Commitment to You

You own the repository, the documentation and the deployment access from day one. No proprietary frameworks you cannot leave, and no arrangement where we hold the keys. If you move to another developer, everything transfers.

Tailored to the Market

Development, Built for Hong Kong

We have spent years building for this market, and the things that trip up overseas agencies are the things we handle by default. Here is what that means in practice.

We reply within one business day.

Bilingual from the data model up

Two languages is an architectural decision, not a plugin you add later. We design the content model, URL structure and admin interface to handle both properly, so adding Chinese does not mean rebuilding.

Bilingual from the data model up

Two languages is an architectural decision, not a plugin you add later. We design the content model, URL structure and admin interface to handle both properly, so adding Chinese does not mean rebuilding.

Local systems and integrations

Hong Kong businesses run on local infrastructure. We integrate with the payment gateways, logistics APIs and accounting systems used here rather than assuming everything speaks to Stripe and nothing else.

Local systems and integrations

Hong Kong businesses run on local infrastructure. We integrate with the payment gateways, logistics APIs and accounting systems used here rather than assuming everything speaks to Stripe and nothing else.

Documented for whoever comes next

Development teams change, and offshore handovers are common here. We write documentation and structure code so the next developer can work with it, rather than leaving you dependent on us by default.

Documented for whoever comes next

Development teams change, and offshore handovers are common here. We write documentation and structure code so the next developer can work with it, rather than leaving you dependent on us by default.

Our Happy Customers

Why We’re Not Your
Average Design Agency

From startups to established brands, we’ve helped businesses create websites that look professional, communicate clearly, and support growth.

Have worked with them multiple times and will continue to do so… possibly one of the few agencies that delivers way more value than they charge you.

Patrik Johansson

Co-Founder of Your Muse Beauty

Nova's team went into the depth of our system design to make the tool work, allowing us to eliminate a headcount in operations with a simple tool.

Amit Oz

Co-Founder of Conspiracy Chocolate

Tom's team was responsive, professional and provided exceptional service. After service is also unparalleled… capable beyond web design.

Estella Huang Lung

Director of Children's Medical Foundation

Our Happy Customers

Why We’re Not Your Average Design Agency

From startups to established brands, we’ve helped businesses create websites that look professional, communicate clearly, and support growth.

Have worked with them multiple times and will continue to do so… possibly one of the few agencies that delivers way more value than they charge you.

Patrik Johansson

Co-Founder of Your Muse Beauty

Nova's team went into the depth of our system design to make the tool work, allowing us to eliminate a headcount in operations with a simple tool.

Amit Oz

Co-Founder of Conspiracy Chocolate

Tom's team was responsive, professional and provided exceptional service. After service is also unparalleled… capable beyond web design.

Estella Huang Lung

Director of Children's Medical Foundation

Our Happy Customers

Why We’re Not Your
Average Design Agency

From startups to established brands, we’ve helped businesses create websites that look professional, communicate clearly, and support growth.

Have worked with them multiple times and will continue to do so… possibly one of the few agencies that delivers way more value than they charge you.

Patrik Johansson

Co-Founder of Your Muse Beauty

Nova's team went into the depth of our system design to make the tool work, allowing us to eliminate a headcount in operations with a simple tool.

Amit Oz

Co-Founder of Conspiracy Chocolate

Tom's team was responsive, professional and provided exceptional service. After service is also unparalleled… capable beyond web design.

Estella Huang Lung

Director of Children's Medical Foundation

Your Questions, Answered

The questions we get asked most often on a first call, answered properly. If yours is not here, ask us directly and we will give you a straight answer rather than a quote request.

What is the difference between web design and web development?

Web design covers marketing websites: pages that present your business and generate enquiries. Our web design packages start at HK$15,000 and suit most businesses. Web development is for systems: custom platforms, applications, and integrations where the site does work rather than just presents information. If a standard CMS can do what you need, you do not need custom development and we will say so.

How much does custom web development cost in Hong Kong?

Custom builds start around HK$100,000, web applications around HK$200,000, and enterprise platforms from HK$400,000. The honest answer is that it depends on complexity, and anyone quoting a firm number before scoping is guessing. Every project starts with a paid discovery phase that produces a written specification and a fixed quote, and the specification is yours whether you proceed or not.

How long does a custom build take?

Most custom websites take three to four months from kickoff. Web applications usually run four to six months, and enterprise platforms longer. Development time is rarely the constraint: what extends timelines is third-party systems that behave unexpectedly, and decisions that need sign-off from several people. We build in stages so you see working software throughout.

What technologies do you work with?

We choose the stack based on what you are building and who will maintain it. Most projects use React or Next.js on the front end with a headless CMS or custom backend. We also work with WordPress as a headless CMS, Laravel, Node, and ASP.NET Core where an existing environment calls for it. Our guide to web development frameworks covers the trade-offs.

Can you integrate with our existing systems?

Usually, yes. We have connected websites to inventory systems, CRMs, payment gateways, logistics providers and bespoke internal software. What matters is whether the system has an API or a supported export. If it does not, there are usually workarounds, but we will tell you honestly during discovery what is straightforward and what will be expensive.

Do you build web applications, not just websites?

Yes. Booking systems, member portals, learning platforms, dashboards and internal tools are all things we build. The distinction is whether people log in and do things or simply read and enquire. If your users need accounts, permissions and saved data, you are building an application rather than a website, and the scoping is different.

Can you work with our in-house developers?

Yes, and it is common on larger projects. We can lead the build with your team supporting, work alongside them on separate parts of the system, or hand over specification and design for them to implement. What we ask for is clarity upfront about who owns which decisions, since ambiguity there causes more problems than technical difficulty.

Can you take over a project another developer started?

Sometimes. We audit the existing codebase first and tell you honestly whether it is worth continuing or whether starting again would cost less overall. Inherited projects are often slower than they look, particularly where there is no documentation or tests. We will not pretend otherwise to win the work.

What happens after launch?

You get 60 to 90 days of post-launch support depending on tier, covering bugs and adjustments rather than new features. After that, ongoing maintenance is available monthly, or we can work on a development retainer for continued feature work. Plenty of clients take the code in-house and manage it themselves.

Who owns the code?

You do, from day one. The repository, the documentation, the deployment configuration and any custom libraries are all yours. We do not build on proprietary frameworks that lock you to us, and we do not withhold access as leverage. If you move to another developer, everything transfers cleanly.

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