Web Development in Manchester
Manchester is the UK's second-largest tech hub, with over 10,000 digital businesses across Greater Manchester. Developer roles have grown 32% in three years, but hiring locally gets harder every quarter. We build websites and web applications for Manchester companies — with senior engineers, at rates that work for Northern budgets.
Why Manchester for Web Development?
Manchester has evolved from an industrial powerhouse into one of Europe's fastest-growing digital cities. MediaCityUK brought the BBC and ITV. The Northern Quarter and Salford Quays are packed with creative and tech agencies. But that growth has created a talent crunch — web developers in Manchester now command £45,000-£70,000, and experienced React or Shopify developers are snapped up within weeks. Our model gives Manchester businesses access to senior web development talent without the local bidding war.
- UK's second-largest tech cluster with 10,000+ digital businesses in Greater Manchester
- MediaCityUK houses the BBC, ITV, and a growing cluster of media-tech companies
- Web developer salaries in Manchester have risen 28% in two years, making local hiring a stretch for many SMEs
- Our hybrid model delivers Manchester-quality project management with Gurugram-based engineering at 40-60% lower cost
Web Development Services in Manchester
Six web development services shaped by what Manchester businesses actually build — from e-commerce to SaaS dashboards.
Custom Website Development
Bespoke websites for Manchester organisations built on React, Next.js, or Astro. Fast-loading, mobile-first, and designed to convert. We do not use page builders or off-the-shelf templates.
E-Commerce Development
Shopify and WooCommerce stores for Manchester's thriving retail sector. From Trafford Centre brands going online to D2C startups, we build stores that handle traffic spikes and keep checkout friction low.
Web Application Development
SaaS dashboards, booking systems, customer portals, and internal tools. Built on React, Vue, or Angular with Node.js or Python backends. The same stack powering Manchester's best digital products.
CMS & WordPress Development
Custom WordPress themes, headless CMS builds (Sanity, Contentful), and content platforms. Your marketing team gets a site they can manage themselves — structured for SEO and built to perform.
Progressive Web Apps
PWAs that load instantly, work offline, and bypass app store friction. Ideal for Manchester businesses in hospitality, events, and retail where mobile engagement drives revenue.
Website Redesign & Performance
Rebuilding slow or outdated Manchester business websites on modern frameworks. We migrate content, preserve SEO rankings, and deliver sites that score 90+ on Google PageSpeed Insights.
Industries We Serve in Manchester
Manchester's digital economy is broad, but these four sectors account for the majority of our web development projects.
Digital & Creative Agencies
White-label web development for Manchester's creative agencies. We build the sites your clients see, under your brand. React, WordPress, Shopify — whatever the brief calls for. Your agency keeps the client relationship; we handle the code.
Retail & E-Commerce
Manchester is the UK's e-commerce capital, home to Boohoo, The Hut Group, and AO.com. We build online stores, product configurators, and multi-channel platforms for retailers at every stage — from first-time Shopify stores to enterprise-scale custom builds.
Media & Broadcasting
Content platforms, streaming interfaces, and editorial websites for MediaCityUK companies and Manchester's digital publishers. Sites built to handle high traffic, dynamic content, and rapid publishing workflows.
SaaS & Technology
Marketing sites, product dashboards, and onboarding flows for Manchester's growing SaaS community. We build web interfaces that match the quality of the software behind them — fast, accessible, and designed for conversion.
How We Work with Manchester Teams
Same timezone advantage as London. Manchester is 5 hours ahead of Dallas (EST), and Gurugram is just 4.5 hours ahead of you — meaning genuine daily overlap.
Discovery & Scoping
A video call during UK afternoon hours. We review your current site, discuss goals, audience, and functionality requirements. Most scoping wraps up in 1-2 focused sessions.
Design & Wireframing
Wireframes and visual designs in Figma, shared for your feedback. We design mobile-first and make sure every screen is approved before development begins. No surprises at launch.
Sprint-Based Development
Two-week development sprints. Your Gurugram team overlaps with you from 1pm-5pm GMT daily. Fortnightly demos show you working pages and features, not just progress reports.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Cross-browser testing across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Mobile testing on real iOS and Android devices. Accessibility checks against WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Performance benchmarks on every page.
Launch & Handover
Deployment to your hosting provider, DNS configuration, SSL setup, analytics integration, and full documentation. Post-launch support available with UK-hours response times.
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Engagement Models for Manchester Businesses
Manchester agency rates run £75-£130 per hour. We deliver the same standard of work at 40-60% less — because our engineering team is in Gurugram, not the Northern Quarter.
Dedicated Team
A full web development team working exclusively on your project. Frontend, backend, design, and QA. Best for ongoing web products or long-term platform development.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Dedicated developers on your project full-time
- Project manager available during UK business hours
- Weekly standups and fortnightly sprint demos
- Scale the team up or down with 2 weeks notice
- Typically 40-60% below Manchester agency rates
- Minimum 3-month engagement
Project-Based
Fixed scope, fixed price. Agreed deliverables, timeline, and cost before we write a line of code. Best for new websites, e-commerce stores, and site redesigns.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price quoted in GBP or USD
- Detailed scope document before work begins
- Milestone-based payments tied to deliverables
- Change requests managed through a clear process
- Full IP and source code transfer on completion
- Ideal for new builds, redesigns, and e-commerce projects
Staff Augmentation
Our web developers join your existing Manchester team. They work your hours, use your tools, and attend your standups. Best when you need specific skills without the hiring cycle.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers embedded in your existing team
- Work during UK business hours (GMT/BST)
- Use your tools, repositories, and workflows
- Start within 1-2 weeks
- No recruitment fees or employer NI contributions
- Scale from 1 developer to a full squad
Web Development in Manchester Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
No. Our offices are in Dallas, Texas and Gurugram, India. We serve Manchester businesses remotely with teams structured around UK time zones. This is why our rates undercut Manchester agencies by 40-60% — no Northern Quarter office rent in our overheads.
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