What is a web platform?

A web platform is a website that is accessed via web browser over the Internet or an intranet. In that sense a web application is like a website. But a web application is much more powerful as it is dynamic, typically allows users to login, view and manage content, etc. Examples of web applications include online banking systems, Google mail, Customer web portals, Google docs, etc.

Featured web applications

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  A visual real window quoter

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  Online Event Marketplace

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  A bespoke Web Application

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  Web application in a router

Frameworks & technologies used

We are passionate about web technologies and choose tools that suit the product rather than forcing every project into the same stack. We commonly build responsive interfaces with React, backend services and APIs with Node.js, and data-driven applications with PostgreSQL. We also develop cross-platform mobile applications with React Native and integrate with existing systems where required. Our clients have very different requirements, so we remain flexible and recommend the most suitable architecture for each project.

Interactive web applications and SaaS platforms

Modern web products allow people to manage information, collaborate and complete complex tasks through a clear browser-based interface. We build these platforms around three principles:

- Responsive and accessible interfaces that remain easy to use as products grow
- Secure APIs and integrations that connect the platform to other systems
- Reliable backend services, data models and permissions designed around real workflows

React frontend development

We use React and modern browser standards to create fast, maintainable interfaces for web platforms. Components can be reused consistently across a product, while careful state management and API design keep complex interactions understandable. Where required, we also support real-time updates, offline behaviour, media, file handling and device capabilities.

Accessible and responsive experiences

Customers use products across phones, tablets, desktop computers and assistive technologies, often on very different connections. We design responsive interfaces around semantic content, accessibility and performance so that essential workflows remain reliable across devices. This also gives search engines a clear understanding of public content.

Continuous integration and delivery

Automated checks and repeatable deployment processes help teams release improvements safely and frequently. We use source control, testing and separate environments to verify changes before production. Releases can be deployed gradually where appropriate, making it easier to monitor results and respond quickly.

A/B Testing

These tests apply primarily to the landing page and pages where improvements can increase conversion rates. These tests are carried out generally on real users visiting the website. Changes like a new banner, more text, changing positioning of the call to action button, etc affect user satisfaction and can increase sales. Over the years these techniques have become simpler to implement and the results have become easier to interpret.

Load Testing

Load testing applies realistic demand to a system and measures its response. It helps determine a web application's stability under normal and anticipated peak-load conditions, identify bottlenecks and establish its operating capacity. The aim is to prevent slow response times and service interruptions.

High Performance scaling

Scalability is the ability of a web application to support growth without making the product unreliable or unnecessarily expensive. We identify likely bottlenecks across application services, PostgreSQL, background processing, file storage and third-party dependencies. Systems can then scale in stages using caching, content delivery networks, queues, load balancing and additional capacity where the evidence shows it is needed.

Security Audits

We have independently reviewed critical web applications to ensure compliance with internal security guidelines. We understand that security is a measure and not a property. In other words, the question, "How secure is my web application?" makes more sense compared to "Is my web application secure?". After having carried out initial security checks to ensure that the code and system is satisfactorily protected, the next step is to ensure that the system is constantly monitored to keep attackers at bay and ensure smooth running of the web application

Cloud infrastructure and deployment

We deploy and operate applications on Hetzner, Amazon Web Services and other suitable infrastructure providers. The right setup depends on the product, expected demand, security requirements and budget. We design systems with reliable deployment, monitoring, backups and recovery in mind, and can use load balancing, content delivery networks and scalable application services where traffic demands them.

About Webdigi & Services

We are a web development company in London. We specialise in developing bespoke web applications & unique web platforms. Over the years we have helped clients build great web applications. From time to time we publish open source tools, projects and articles like this to raise awareness and contribute back to the open source community that we rely on so much!