Web Development

Local development built and customized for businesses of all sizes. Customized, built, and maintained locally in Ludington, MI.

Custom Web Development

Built for Your Business

Every business is different, and your website should be too. At Ten West Design, we create custom website features designed to fit your unique needs.

From easy-to-use forms to complex integrations that streamline your workflow, we make sure your website is both functional and simple for your visitors to use.

Understanding the Difference

Web Design vs. Web Development: What's the Difference?

Web design is about how your website looks, the colors, layout, typography, and visual experience that makes a great first impression.

Web development is about how your website works, the code, functionality, databases, and integrations that make things actually happen when visitors interact with your site.

Think of it this way: design is the beautiful storefront, development is the plumbing, electrical, and systems that keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

At Ten West Design, we handle both, so your website looks amazing and does exactly what your business needs it to do.

Custom web development code by Ten West Design, Ludington Michigan web developer

Our Technology Stack

Built on Trusted, Modern Technology

We use industry-standard tools and frameworks that are reliable, secure, and built to last. No proprietary lock-in, you always own your code.

WordPress

CMS & Custom Themes

PHP

Server-Side Logic

JavaScript

Interactive Features

MySQL

Database Solutions

WooCommerce

E-Commerce

REST APIs

Third-Party Integrations

Git

Version Control

Linux/cPanel

Server Management

Real-World Examples

Custom Solutions We've Built for Local Businesses

Here are some examples of the types of custom functionality we build for West Michigan businesses:

Restaurant Online Ordering

Custom online ordering system with real-time menu management, modifier options, delivery zone calculation, and kitchen ticket printing integration.

 

THE PROBLEM:

Third-party apps taking 20-30% commission on every order.

 

THE SOLUTION:

A commission-free ordering system they own and control.

Custom Quote Calculator

Interactive pricing tool that lets customers configure options and get instant estimates, automatically sending lead details to the business.

THE PROBLEM:

Hours spent on phone calls giving rough estimates.

THE SOLUTION:

Self-service calculator that qualifies leads automatically.

Booking & Scheduling System

Online appointment booking with availability management, automated reminders, payment processing, and calendar sync integration.

 

THE PROBLEM:

Phone tag and manual scheduling eating up staff time.

 

THE SOLUTION:

24/7 self-service booking that reduces no-shows by 40%.

Client Portal / Member Area

Secure login areas where clients can view invoices, download files, track project status, or access exclusive member content.

 

THE PROBLEM:

Constantly emailing documents and answering status questions.

 

THE SOLUTION:

Self-service portal where clients find everything themselves.

CRM & Software Integration

Connect your website to Salesforce, HubSpot, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Zapier, or almost any software your business already uses.

 

THE PROBLEM:

Manually copying data between systems, missing leads.

 

THE SOLUTION:

Automated data flow that eliminates double-entry.

Custom Search & Filtering

Property listings, product catalogs, or location finders with advanced filtering, map integration, and real-time search results.

 

THE PROBLEM:

Customers can’t find what they need, so they leave.

 

THE SOLUTION:

Intuitive search tools that help visitors find exactly what they want.

Our Development Process

How We Build Custom Solutions

01

Discovery

We dig into your business workflow, pain points, and goals to understand exactly what you need.

02

Planning

We map out the technical requirements, user flows, and project timeline before writing any code.

03

Development

We build your solution on a staging site, with regular check-ins so you can see progress and provide feedback.

04

Launch & Support

We deploy to your live site, train your team, and provide ongoing support to keep things running smoothly.

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