# Software Development

Source: https://stephenjames.uk/services/software-development/

Last updated: 2026-10-25

Custom tools, useful integrations and careful changes to make your software fit the way you work.

Sometimes a small change to an existing tool makes a big difference. Sometimes the process calls for something new. I build software around the people using it, the work they need to do and the systems it needs to connect with.

That can mean a client portal, a calculator, a custom CRM, an app or a feature inside WordPress. It can also mean joining up software you already use through an API, or extending an existing platform where its standard options fall short.

- Custom web tools and business applications.

- Client and staff portals.

- WordPress and WooCommerce functionality.

- API integrations and connections between systems.

## Why I'm a good fit

I like getting my head around how things work. Before reaching for code, I want to understand the process, where people lose time and what a useful result would look like.

For InnoFund, I built an R&D tax calculator, an innovation map and a video browsing platform, alongside HubSpot integration and custom traffic tracking. For My Oud Box, I built a fragrance quiz, a box builder and a loyalty system covering online and in-person purchases.

That mix of website, design and development work helps me consider the whole experience. I can build the feature, think through how people use it and connect it to the business behind it. We can start with a defined piece of work and build on what proves useful.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can you work with software we already use?

Yes. I’ll first check the platform, its available APIs and how it’s currently being used. An existing integration or a small extension may cover what you need.

### Can we start with a smaller version?

Yes. We can identify the core task, build a useful first version and use it to decide what should come next. That gives the scope a practical starting point.

### Who owns the work?

You own the bespoke work created for your project. Third-party software, libraries and assets retain their own licence terms. We’ll make those dependencies clear when agreeing the work.

### Can you maintain or extend it afterwards?

Yes. We can agree follow-up work as needed or set aside regular time through [retained support](https://stephenjames.uk/pricing/). Maintenance, hosting and any third-party costs are discussed as part of the scope.

## Related projects

- [InnoFund](https://stephenjames.uk/portfolio/innofund/)
- [My Oud Box](https://stephenjames.uk/portfolio/my-oud-box/)

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