Powerful Platforms for Every Business Need: Beyond Basic Websites

Your business needs more than a simple website. Discover how the right platform can transform operations, engage customers, and drive growth.

When Your Business Needs More Than a Website

A traditional website serves its purpose for brand presence and basic information. But what happens when you need to:

• Deliver online training to employees or customers
• Sell products with complex inventory management
• Manage extensive content across multiple departments
• Build an engaged community around your brand
• Streamline customer support with ticketing systems

That’s where specialised platforms come in. These sophisticated systems are built for specific business functions, offering capabilities far beyond standard websites whilst remaining cost-effective for small businesses.

Learning Management Systems: Transform Training Delivery

If you’re delivering training, onboarding, or certification programmes, a proper learning management system (LMS) is essential. Moodle powers educational delivery for organisations worldwide because it offers:

• Comprehensive course management: Create engaging multimedia courses with quizzes, assignments, and progress tracking
• Student engagement tools: Forums, messaging, and collaborative activities that keep learners active
• Detailed reporting: Track completion rates, assessment results, and learning outcomes
• Certification delivery: Automated certificate generation upon course completion

Real-world example: A consultancy spending £2,400/year on a commercial training platform switched to Moodle, recovering their development investment in under 18 months whilst gaining unlimited users and complete customisation.

E-Commerce Solutions: Sell Smarter, Not Harder

Monthly subscription e-commerce platforms seem affordable until you calculate the annual cost. PrestaShop offers enterprise-level features without the recurring fees:

• Unlimited products and categories: No artificial limits on inventory
• Multi-currency and multi-language: Sell internationally without additional charges
• Integrated marketing tools: Email campaigns, discount codes, and abandoned cart recovery
• Comprehensive inventory management: Stock tracking, supplier management, and automated reordering
• Payment flexibility: Accept any payment gateway without transaction fees

Cost comparison: Shopify’s £259/month plan costs £3,108/year. A custom PrestaShop development typically costs £3,000-£6,000 one-time, with no monthly fees beyond hosting (£10-30/month).

Enterprise Content Management: Control Complex Content

As your content grows more complex—multiple departments, workflows, permissions, and content types—you need enterprise-grade content management. We specialise in four powerful platforms:

When to choose enterprise CMS: You need granular user permissions, content workflows, multilingual support, or are managing content across multiple departments or sites. These platforms grow with you from startup to enterprise.

Community Platforms: Build Engagement and Support

Communities and efficient support systems drive customer loyalty and reduce service costs. We implement three proven platforms:

Support efficiency: Companies using osTicket report handling 2-3x more support requests with the same team size, thanks to automation, templates, and organised workflows.

Custom Solutions for Unique Needs

Sometimes your requirements don’t fit standard platforms. We also develop custom solutions including:

• Custom file upload systems: Secure document collection without database overhead for simple projects
• Bespoke workflows: Automated processes tailored to your specific business operations
• Integration bridges: Connect different systems for seamless data flow

How to Choose the Right Platform

The best platform depends on three factors:

1. Your primary business need: Are you selling products, delivering training, managing complex content, or building community?
2. Growth trajectory: Will you need to scale significantly? Enterprise platforms offer more scalability but require more initial investment.
3. Budget considerations: One-time development costs vs ongoing subscriptions. For most businesses planning to operate 2+ years, custom development proves more cost-effective.

The Digital Ascendancy Approach

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our platform development process ensures you get exactly what you need:

Investment and Timeline

Platform development timelines and costs vary based on complexity:

• Simple installations: 1-2 weeks, £1,500-£3,000
• Customised platforms: 4-8 weeks, £3,000-£8,000
• Complex enterprise solutions: 6-12 weeks, £8,000-£15,000+

All projects include comprehensive training, documentation, and post-launch support. Unlike subscription platforms, you own your platform outright with no recurring licence fees.