Web Development in Birmingham
Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and the economic engine of the Midlands. The HS2 investment, a growing fintech sector, and a manufacturing base shifting towards digital are driving demand for web development. We build websites and web applications for Birmingham businesses at 40-60% below local agency rates.
Why Birmingham for Web Development?
Birmingham is in the middle of a tech transformation. The city's Enterprise Zone has attracted major employers, and the West Midlands tech sector now employs over 65,000 people. HS2 is reshaping the city centre, and billions in infrastructure investment are pulling businesses into the region. But Birmingham's web development talent pool has not kept pace with demand — developers here command £40,000-£65,000, and agencies charge £70-£120 per hour. Our model gives Birmingham businesses top-tier web development without local pricing constraints.
- West Midlands tech sector employs over 65,000 people, with web and digital roles growing fastest
- Birmingham's Enterprise Zone and the Custard Factory are home to hundreds of tech startups and digital agencies
- HS2 and £1.9B city centre regeneration are drawing new businesses to the region
- Our hybrid team delivers Birmingham-hours project management with engineering costs 40-60% lower than Midlands agencies
Web Development Services in Birmingham
Six web development services built around what Birmingham businesses need — from manufacturing firms going digital to startups launching their first product.
Custom Website Development
Responsive, fast-loading websites for Birmingham organisations. Built on modern frameworks like React and Next.js, designed for conversion, and structured for search engine visibility from the ground up.
E-Commerce Development
Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom storefronts for Birmingham retailers. From the Bullring's brands expanding online to Midlands-based D2C companies, we build stores that handle traffic and convert browsers into buyers.
Web Application Development
Customer portals, booking platforms, CRM dashboards, and internal tools. Built on React, Vue, or Angular with Node.js or Python backends. The kind of web apps Birmingham's growing professional services sector needs.
CMS & WordPress Development
Custom WordPress sites, headless CMS builds, and content management platforms. We give your team a site they can update without developer support — built for SEO and structured for growth.
Progressive Web Apps
PWAs that combine website reach with app-like performance. Offline capability, push notifications, and instant loading — well-suited for Birmingham businesses in hospitality, events, and field services.
Website Redesign & Migration
Modernising outdated Birmingham business websites without losing search rankings. Full content migration, URL mapping, redirect plans, and performance optimisation on modern stacks.
Industries We Serve in Birmingham
Birmingham's economy blends traditional industries with a growing digital sector. These four areas generate the most demand for web development.
Manufacturing & Engineering
Birmingham's manufacturing heritage is going digital. We build product catalogues, dealer portals, quote configurators, and B2B e-commerce platforms for manufacturers across the Midlands. Sites that serve technical buyers and support complex product lines.
Professional & Legal Services
Birmingham is the UK's second-largest legal centre. We build firm websites, client portals, and knowledge management platforms for solicitors, accountants, and consultancies — designed for credibility and lead generation.
Retail & E-Commerce
From Bullring retailers launching online to Midlands-based e-commerce brands, we build stores on Shopify and WooCommerce that handle seasonal demand, multi-product catalogues, and UK-specific payment and shipping requirements.
Property & Construction
Birmingham's property boom needs digital support. We build listing portals, project showcase websites, and tenant management platforms for developers, estate agents, and construction firms across the West Midlands.
How We Work with Birmingham Teams
Same UK timezone model. Birmingham shares London's GMT zone, so our overlap windows are identical — Gurugram afternoons match your afternoons, and Dallas mornings match yours.
Discovery & Scoping
A video call during UK afternoon hours to review your current site, discuss goals, and define requirements. We cover audience, functionality, integrations, and timeline in 1-2 focused sessions.
Design & Prototyping
Wireframes and visual designs shared in Figma. Mobile-first layouts, your brand guidelines applied, and every key page approved before development starts.
Agile Development
Two-week sprints with daily progress updates. Your Gurugram team overlaps from 1pm-5pm GMT. Fortnightly demos show working pages so you can give feedback on the real thing, not mockups.
Testing & Quality Checks
Cross-browser testing, mobile responsiveness on real devices, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility checks, and PageSpeed benchmarks. Every page tested against actual user conditions, not just lab simulations.
Launch & Support
Deployment, DNS configuration, SSL certificates, analytics setup, and complete documentation. Post-launch support with UK-hours response times keeps your site running after handover.
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Engagement Models for Birmingham Businesses
Midlands web agencies charge £70-£120 per hour. We deliver the same quality of work at 40-60% less, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs.
Dedicated Team
A full web development team assigned to your project — frontend, backend, design, and QA. Best for ongoing web products or businesses with continuous development needs.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Dedicated developers working only on your project
- Project manager available during UK business hours
- Weekly standups and fortnightly demos
- Scale the team with 2 weeks notice
- 40-60% below Midlands agency rates
- Minimum 3-month engagement
Project-Based
Fixed scope, fixed price. Deliverables, timeline, and cost agreed before work starts. Best for new websites, e-commerce stores, and redesign projects.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price quoted in GBP or USD
- Detailed scope document upfront
- Milestone-based payments
- Clear change request process
- Full IP and source code transfer
- Ideal for new sites, redesigns, and stores
Staff Augmentation
Our web developers plug into your existing Birmingham team. They work your hours, use your tools, and join your standups. Best when you need specific skills quickly.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers embedded in your team
- Work during UK business hours (GMT/BST)
- Use your tools and repositories
- Start within 1-2 weeks
- No recruitment fees or employer NI
- Scale from 1 developer to a full squad
Web Development in Birmingham Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
No. We operate from Dallas, Texas and Gurugram, India. We serve Birmingham businesses remotely with teams structured around UK time zones. No Midlands office means lower overheads, which is why our rates are 40-60% below local agencies.
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