Custom Web Development: Build the Future of Your Product

Your SaaS website is often the first point of contact with potential clients—use it to make a great first impression!

At Arch Web Design, we offer custom web development services and have helped 200+ brands 2X their conversions within months of launching their sites.

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Arch Co. Web Design is one of the best agencies we've ever worked with. They helped us DOUBLE our sales & website traffic. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Darren Chait
Founder & CEO @ Hugo

Web Development Challenges Businesses Face

Developing a SaaS website poses numerous challenges, which may affect your site's user experience (UX) and functionality. Let's discuss the main challenges businesses encounter during web development.

Scalability

As your SaaS company grows, your website might not be able to withstand increased traffic or accommodate new functionalities. This could affect the site's loading speed and undermine user experience.

In worst-case scenarios, your site might crash, losing you potential clients. You need a website that can be hosted on multiple servers for easy scalability.

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Compatibility and Integrations

Many SaaS companies struggle to develop websites with cross-browser compatibility. The end result is that site visitors have inconsistent user journeys depending on their browsers. This can be disruptive when leading potential clients down the sales funnel for a successful conversion.

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Performance

It is common practice for users to open multiple web pages when comparing products. As such, if your site doesn’t load within a reasonable time, visitors may lose interest and drop off. 

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Information Privacy and Security

Common security challenges include unauthorized system access, outdated security components, malicious server-side requests, and data integrity failures.

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Changes in Technology

Web development is dynamic and requires regular updates to incorporate new technologies or adapt to trends. This often frustrates SaaS start-ups as they must dedicate time and resources to updating their website with the latest technology.

It could also split your focus from your product development process, affecting roll-out timelines.

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Scalability

As your SaaS company grows, your website might not be able to withstand increased traffic or accommodate new functionalities. This could affect the site's loading speed and undermine user experience.

In worst-case scenarios, your site might crash, losing you potential clients. You need a website that can be hosted on multiple servers for easy scalability.

Work With Us

Compatibility and Integrations

Many SaaS companies struggle to develop websites with cross-browser compatibility. The end result is that site visitors have inconsistent user journeys depending on their browsers. This can be disruptive when leading potential clients down the sales funnel for a successful conversion.

Work With Us

Performance

It is common practice for users to open multiple web pages when comparing products. As such, if your site doesn’t load within a reasonable time, visitors may lose interest and drop off. 

Work With Us

Information Privacy and Security

Common security challenges include unauthorized system access, outdated security components, malicious server-side requests, and data integrity failures.

Work With Us

Changes in Technology

Web development is dynamic and requires regular updates to incorporate new technologies or adapt to trends. This often frustrates SaaS start-ups as they must dedicate time and resources to updating their website with the latest technology.

It could also split your focus from your product development process, affecting roll-out timelines.

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How Does Custom Web Design and Development Work?

Custom web development entails building a site 'from scratch.’ the process involves working closely with you to understand your needs, brand story, and target audience.Some pointers to know about the custom web design process:

It doesn’t use pre-defined templates or styles to guide the web development process.
It ensures your site meets your anticipated business needs and functionality.
It prioritizes conversion-focused designs to build trust in your services and guide potential clients through a sales funnel.

What Can You Expect from a Custom Web Development Service?

Custom web development offers numerous benefits for your SaaS site and business.

Ready to experience a 2X conversion increase with a money-back guarantee? Unleash your site's potential with Arch Web Design.

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Our Process

How We Build Your Custom Web Solution

You might be curious about how we build custom web solutions. While the process is specific to the site you need, most steps are similar for SaaS websites.

1
Discovery

During discovery, we work closely with you to understand your business needs, objectives, and target audience. We also often engage the target users to learn their expected user journey.

This helps develop a strategy that aligns with your company vision and matches market demand.

2
Planning/Strategizing

We'll then create a blueprint tailored to your SaaS website needs and business goals. The plan outlines your site's structure and features. 

It also defines the design process, including deliverables and timelines.

3
Website Design

We create custom website designs that bring your vision to life. You will receive several design mockups to help you choose your preferred website layout. Our team utilizes design tools like Figma, which facilitate collaboration and keep you in the loop throughout the process.

4
Development

Once you are satisfied with the concept, we build your SaaS website per the details outlined during the design stage. We leverage the latest technology to guarantee your site is fast, accessible, and responsive.

Additionally, our project teams adhere to timelines, ensuring all deliverables are submitted within the set dates.

5
Rigorous Testing

We rigorously test all website features before roll-out to confirm functionality and performance.

The test also accounts for browser compatibility and responsiveness to ascertain that your SaaS site works seamlessly across all platforms.

6
Launching

Your website goes live and is accessible to all users. During launching, our team provides the technical support you need for a smooth transition.

Our developers are usually on standby to address unforeseen post-launch hurdles.

7
Optimization and Ongoing Support

We’ll monitor your site’s performance, including UX and loading speeds, and make necessary modifications to maximize end-user experience. We are also available to scale your SaaS site as your brand grows.

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Why Choose Arch Web Design for Your Web Development

Working with us to develop your SaaS website offers multiple incentives for your business.

SaaS Web Development Expertise

We have a proven track record of developing SaaS websites that help our clients achieve their business goals, whether securing more funding or converting customers.

Higher Conversion Rates

We guarantee our clients a 2X increase in lead generation within a few months of launch.

Data-Driven Optimization

We leverage advanced analytics and AI to optimize your SaaS website for the best customer journey, boosting your site’s engagement.

Compliant Development Strategies

We ensure your SaaS website complies with statutory and industry-specific regulations.

Testimonials

100s Of Happy Clients Around The World
We Help Funded SaaS Companies Get To The Next Level

The Arch team was a delight to work with. Always positive, collaborative, and willing to find a solution, they were able to bring our design to life and remained committed to a high standard all the way through. Rhami, Aaron, and team are now our go-to Webflow development partner.

Katie Burkhart
Canvas GFX
Chris Houghton
Founder/CEO at Beacon CRM

Arch brought us from a concept to a real product and website! People continuously ask us how we built our website and we proudly tell them Arch. No only are we proud of the work but also compliment Arch for making the entire design and development process easy.

Robbie Greenberg
Head of Business Development at Terralytiq
Nathan Schnurman
Creative Director at GlassMedia

Me, and my firm, are working with AWD in completing our web re-design project via webflow. Their global team has been professional and impressive every step of the process. The website is functional and beautiful at the same time. Bye bye wordpress! No better agency than AWD to welcome us to the world of webflow.

Euan Jones
Edgar, Dunn & Company

On a scale from 1 to 10 this team is a 20!

They not only got our designs 1-to-1 from Figma to Webflow, but the entire CMS library was organized and labeled just as we specified. The front-end and back-end were executed flawlessly.

Aaron P. Woods
Founder/CEO at Podpal

Rhami and the Arch Web Design team were amazing to work with. Reasonably priced, professional, excellent quality of work and they truly listen to their customers. We'll likely be using them again at some point in the future! Highly recommend.

Hunter Brooks
Co-Founder/CEO at Arrowfish
Darren Chait
Founder/CEO at Hugo

I recently collaborated with Arch Web Design and was thoroughly impressed by their professionalism and the quality of their work. The team's expertise and commitment to excellence were evident in every interaction, ensuring a seamless process from start to finish.

Zivit Katz
Deepdub

Key Features of Our Custom Website Development Services

Building a custom SaaS site helps meet your business needs and create a memorable user journey. At Arch Web Design, we tailor your site to your business needs by including the essential elements that SaaS websites need to have.

FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to the most commonly asked questions about custom web development:

What is Custom Web Development?

Custom web development entails creating a website without pre-defined templates or layouts. It focuses on tailoring a website to meet a business’s unique needs and functionalities.

How Much Does Custom Web Development Cost?

At Arch Web Design, we price custom web development services on a case-by-case basis. Our team assesses your business needs and expected functionality and prepares a quotation tailored to the expected deliverables. 

However, as an estimate, our custom web development services can cost between $1,000 and $100,000. 

How Does Custom Website Development Differ from Template Solutions?

There are various distinct differences between custom and template-based websites:

  • Custom websites offer unique designs and UX, while template-based sites use existing themes.
  • Creating a website using a pre-defined template has a faster turnaround time than building it from scratch.
  • A custom site often supports more external integrations than a template website.
  • Template solutions are often cheaper than custom sites because they are not unique.
  • Custom websites are easier to scale and adapt to emerging trends than template-based sites.
  • Integrating built-in security measures into a custom website is easier than with a template site.
What Factors Should Influence My Choice of a Custom Web Development Agency?

Here are essential factors to consider when choosing a custom web development agency:

  • Industry-specific SaaS web development expertise
  • Understanding your target users’ journey and UX expectations
  • Niche-specific customer testimonials of impressive conversion gains or secured funding
  • Effective communication, including regular progress updates
  • Clear pricing information, including the expected deliverables
What Advantages Do Custom Web Development Companies Provide?

Expect the following incentives when working with Arch Web Design:

  • Blending aesthetics and functionality to give visitors a memorable user journey
  • Conversion-focused web design services that guide clients through your sales funnel
  • Using your website to build social proof and client confidence in your products
  • Post-launch analytics for data-driven optimization
  • Structured SEO to help your SaaS website rank in its niche
How Long Should I Anticipate for a Custom Web Design Project?

Considering our team's vast experience and technical proficiency, a custom web design project takes around four to 16 weeks to complete. However, the actual dev time depends on numerous factors, including website complexity and the number of web pages.

Can Custom Web Development Enhance My Site’s SEO Performance?

Yes. Custom web development can enhance your site’s SEO performance. Below are three ways we leverage SEO to ensure your SaaS site ranks high:

  • Technical SEO: We ensure your site’s architecture and backend elements enhance crawlability for quicker indexing.
  • Keyword Research: We identify and utilize relevant keywords for your niche and target audience, ensuring your site ranks high in search engine results.
  • ‍On-Page Optimization: We comply with SEO best practices and strategically include optimized content throughout your SaaS site. Our team also shows you how to grow your company using SEO.
What Does the Custom Web Development Process Look Like?

The custom web development process comprises the following steps:

  1. Understanding your business needs and target user journeys.
  2. Aligning the proposed SaaS site with your business needs and objectives.
  3. Designing a custom SaaS site for your business.
  4. Transforming the custom web design into a visually appealing website.
  5. Conducting essential performance tests: browser compatibility, loading speed, responsiveness, and overall UX.
  6. Launching your SaaS site and going live.
  7. Post-launch support and optimization.

At Arch Web Design, we are committed to partnering with our clients to help them achieve their business goals. We have industry- and niche-specific web development expertise, which is why we have a money-back guarantee for our SaaS sites.

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