Delivering digital success
Lightflows help high-tech businesses thrive with a perfect blend of innovative technology application, contemporary design and informative strategy. Our commercial mindset and rapid development methodology mean we can bring software solutions to market in record time.
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HomeViews, Gama Aviation, Hallmarq, 123sheets, Prestige Pawnbrokers, The Supervet
123sheets FinTech Experts Software Development
Founded by entrepreneurial accountant Peter Hamilton, 123sheets bridges the gap between bookkeeping and the HMRC filing system. After developing an in-house prototype in .NET, he turned to Lightflows to deliver quality in the software's design and front-end interface.
As they already had technology in place, we provided the 123sheets team with a component-based set of HTML templates using a CSS-compatible language that they could refer to as a digital style guide for new pages and interfaces whenever they wanted to develop the product further.
The 123sheets product is a prime example of entrepreneurial success, identifying a gap in the market and fulfilling it by creating software that satisfies the target consumer. Users of the application have left many testimonials sharing their experience, with the general sentiment surrounding ease of use.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Expert Africa Travel Tech Marketing Site
When the team at Expert Africa came up with the idea to deliver the definitive digital experience for travellers worldwide, they turned to Lightflows to make it happen. With their big ambition to own the most loved website in the travel industry came big expectations for us to build the most advanced website for travel experts.
Collaborating closely with Expert Africa’s MD, internal marketing team and external partners, we created a comprehensive yet effortless experience, transforming decades of travel expertise into a valuable resource for adventurers.
After a successful launch, Expert Africa was seen in the likes of The Times, The Independent and Frommer’s, cementing their team’s reputation as true specialists in the world of travel.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
HomeViews Streets Mobile App Development
After the success of their first minimal viable product (MVP), the HomeViews founders asked us to help develop HomeViews Streets. While HomeViews lets you learn what it’s like to live in certain developments, HomeViews Streets tells you what it’s like to live in a particular area.
To create a seamless user experience, we built the backend on Laravel and the frontend on React Native. On the site, users evaluate a set of components – i.e. location, community and transport – to assist homebuyers in making their decisions.
With their entrepreneurial eye for finding market gaps, it was a given that HomeViews Streets would take off. The platform provides a great source of information from reliable sources – residents themselves – and greatly complements their initial product.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Gama Aviation Custom Portal Development
With a diverse client base of high-net-worth individuals, Gama Aviation wanted a software solution that improves client relations by surfacing information and insights internally.
An in-depth discovery phase helped us design an easy-to-use, versatile system. We used various API integrations to capture data from multiple systems, real-time flight information and local data for customer convenience.
Despite the large technical and logistical considerations required, our design and UX team created a seamless experience in keeping with the high-end Gama Aviation brand whilst meeting the needs of numerous stakeholders.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
App Development for Leading Arts University UCA
When UCA (University for the Creative Arts) – one of the UK’s leading creative universities – wanted to create a virtual counterpart for its annual graduation show amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they asked Lightflows to use their technical and creative expertise to help make it happen.
With such a diverse line-up of courses, the virtual graduation needed to support a plethora of pieces. From videos to PDF files, we developed an application that could house content on a huge scale without compromising performance.
The UCA virtual graduation experience had the potential to showcase the success of its graduates to a global audience, giving the university a practical, ready-to-use alternative to an in-person show which not only would have been challenging to hold safely, but would not have as wide a global outreach.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Brookworth Homes Luxury Developers Marketing Site
Luxury property developers Brookworth Homes approached Lightflows to help redesign and reconstruct their own online home. Previously running on Contentful and having a minimal colour scheme, we took the site from limited to limitless by transitioning to Laravel and expanding their brand palette.
To represent the exceptional living experiences they offer, our talented designers gave the brand a more luxurious feel. Our mobile-first approach also informed our development team to add several interactive features to modernise the brand experience.
Our recreation of Brookworth Homes’ online home presents a deluxe brand experience. The team are delighted with their new digital product and excited for their customers to continue to engage with the interactive elements.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Luxury Restaurant Guide Mobile App Development
After collaborating to develop their new and improved website, Luxury Restaurant Guide reached out to Lightflows to build a beautiful new app for finding excellent gourmet recommendations for eating in, dining out or at special events. As with the website, a priority for this project was to create a seamless user journey.
The app is accessible to both regular users keen to try fine dining and loyal customers subscribed to the Luxury Restaurant Club. To extend the luxury experience for its members, we made accessing membership benefits via the app as smooth as possible by optimising location technology.
With both the website and app now in full swing, Luxury Restaurant Guide is only forecasted for continued success. There’s no denying that they both ooze luxury in their design, offering and user experience, especially the app, which club members have already shown appreciation for.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Experts Site Rebuild
An award-winning global leader in innovative diagnostic imaging solutions for horses, cats and dogs, Hallmarq approached Lightflows to refresh their marketing site and help them expand to the US market.
To achieve these goals, we redefined Hallmarq’s SEO strategy, brand image and user experiences. We also developed a valuable, lead-generating MRI profit calculator for clients to understand how much they can save using Hallmarq’s services whilst still receiving premium quality.
By developing a clear SEO strategy, a detailed design brief and clever lead-generating tools, we delivered a beautiful new site that showcases Hallmarq’s variety of veterinary solutions and reached the US audience quickly.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Self-Learn Read and Spell App and Game Development
Self-Learn Read and Spell is a programme that aims to help severely dyslexic children learn to read and spell. Lightflows were approached to help modernise the programme.
We created the programme on Unity and re-engineered the entire backend system using Laravel Nova. As a web application framework that provides structure, Laravel Nova helps schools and teachers review pupils’ progress easily.
By transforming the platform to new technologies, we successfully created a footing that will continue to support SLRS and its users for years to come.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Prestige Pawnbrokers E-commerce App Development
As featured on Channel 4’s docuseries Posh Pawn, Prestige Pawnbrokers are an asset finance company founded by Entrepreneur James Constantinou with several locations in London and South East England. Always looking for ways to improve his business, James had an idea for a mobile app and approached Lightflows for development.
To deliver the complete FinTech experience, we allowed customers to receive valuations, book appointments and even shop via the app as they would in-store. Not only can they upload photos of possessions they would like valued, but they can shop for their favourite luxury brands, including Rolex and Chanel, among other great features.
An app that complements their website was an excellent move for Prestige Pawnbrokers, with customers enjoying the store experience in the palm of their hands. The app is available on both the Apple and Android stores and has succeeded in both formats.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
Luxury Marketing Site for Luxury Restaurant Guide
As *the* online destination for fine dining, Luxury Restaurant Guide needed to ensure that their product catered to every diner, old and new. Therefore, they asked Lightflows to help replenish their platform and refine their menu of services.
Putting customers at the heart of the process, we translated their large luxury guide and comprehensive membership programme into a compact, cohesive experience supported by clean, elegant branding with impactful photography and design.
The new Luxury Restaurant Guide experience was launched amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a difficult time for the entire hospitality industry. Still, initial signs were extremely positive, with the team reporting growth in traffic, page views and returning visitors.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
67 Pall Mall TV App Development for Wine Lovers
Specialising in offering one of the world’s largest selections of fine wines, 67 Pall Mall spotted the need for a place where customers could watch and learn about their beloved beverage. So, they turned to Lightflows to help create 67 Pall Mall TV: a TV channel dedicated to sharing wine and food content.
From linear and live streaming to catch-up and on-demand, the platform supports multiple ways for members to keep up with their favourite wine connoisseurs. In developing the product, we decided to espouse the familiarity of typical streaming services – but elegantly.
Since its launch in April 2021, 67 Pall Mall TV has been a hit, with one customer sharing that it’s already their favourite channel. Our design and development efforts have contributed to the channel’s overall success, and we're excited to watch the channel mature like fine wine.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
The Supervet Documentary Marketing Site
Noel Fitzpatrick is The Supervet. His fly-on-the-wall documentary is a massive hit with pet lovers all over the globe.
To coincide with the second season of The Supervet TV Show on Channel 4, Lightflows produced an easy-to-use, content-managed website.
The show attracts many viewers per episode and the website receives massive amounts of traffic. Lightflows consulted and put in place the necessary architecture to handle the high volume of website traffic throughout the shows.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
HomeViews Property Tech Review Platform
How do we know what it's really like to live somewhere? The only people who know are the people who live there.
Choosing a new home is one of the biggest decisions we ever make. But, before HomeViews, there was no single place to read reviews specifically about a property, new homes or developments. So, Lightflows teamed with HomeViews to build this solution. The results have been spectacular.
HomeViews is the fastest growing property tech startup and the UK’s first independent review website for the property. Its mission is to share valuable insights about residential developments to support homebuyers in making that decision.
As the sole technology partner for HomeViews, we've built the business from MVP right through to 150,000+ monthly users.
To learn more about this project, head to our main site by clicking the link to the right.
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Web Dev for Real Estate Review Platform
"They maintain a continual level of good communication, which is reassuring."
the reviewer
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The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the co-founder & COO of an independent review site for new build residential developments
For what projects/services did your company hire Lightflows, and what were your goals?
We had a rudimentary MVP website built in India that we needed to rebuild quickly to take to market. It was a fairly basic website with a number of straightforward databases that needed to look very slick & smart on the front end.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We searched for agencies outside of London, and the Lightflows SEO prowess was evident - this was a key part of vision so we decided to engage with Matt & the team. Matt & the team were able to turn around a detailed quote promptly and explain the steps in simple terms to the non-technical founders. The wire frames produced were good and the roadmap was clear to see.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We had a kick off meeting to get the ball rolling and then regular meetings to update us on the progress. They maintain a continual level of good communication, which is reassuring. Since delivering the website, we have employed Lightflows on a retained contract to build new features, develop the databases and improve the website.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
- Matt - MD
- Hannah - Senior Project Manager
- Clare - Project Manager
- Nik - Designer Numerous engineers
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
After launching the website we have grown the business considerably and managed to raise a good level of funding.. Our traffic to site has gone north of an nauula run rate of 1m unique visitors, we have generated 35,000 reviews and signed 40 clients.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Asana, Slack, Miro, WP Regular meetings and good communication
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Matt's diligence and interest in the project
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
n/a
the project
iOS/Android E-Commerce Dev for IT Company
"They were very spontaneous and creative."
the reviewer
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A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a creative director at Weybridge-IT, an IT firm.
What challenge were you trying to address with Lightflows?
We needed help with app creation for one of our clients.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They developed an iOS and Android e-commerce app. It was a completely fresh innovation from the client. They’re a pawnbroker and wanted to be able to send valuations through the app. Customers can also make offers for items.
They also did online e-commerce integration with WooCommerce.
What is the team composition?
There were 3-4 people.
How did you come to work with Lightflows?
I wanted somebody local with experience in WordPress. We spoke to a number of vendors. We chose Lightflows for their knowledge, innovation, and affordable pricing.
How much have you invested with them?
Our client paid them directly, but the project cost about $25,000-$35,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from mid-2018 until February 2019.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
They were very innovative. They didn’t require much feedback from us in terms of how to make the app look good. They were very spontaneous and creative. The initial release looked great. We didn’t really need to do too much cosmetically to it. That was a very good plus.
There are hundreds of online valuations that have gone through. It’s another stream of revenue that comes in through the app store. There are lots of loans and interest generated for our client. There are lots of newly registered users on the e-commerce site. It’s been a very positive experience for the client overall.
How did Lightflows perform from a project management standpoint?
We communicated a couple of times per week. In the beginning, we had much more communication. The innovation side of the project was very good.
What did you find most impressive about them?
The UI/UX of the app was most impressive. It was thoughtfully designed and very slick. We showed them somebody else’s app as a reference, and it ended up looking far better than that. They came up with the look, feel, and functionality.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, we’re happy. The initial problems weren’t their fault as the client kept changing the specifications.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Have a really clear idea of what you want the app to do and what your goals are. How you want the app to be tracked is important as well to make it measurable and to make sure you’re getting sales and leads through it.
the project
Website Development for SaaS Company
"I am impressed with the end result of our website."
the reviewer
the review
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We provide a SAAS solution for businesses and accountants to file VAT information to HMRC. I am the managing director.
For what projects/services did your company hire Lightflows, and what were your goals?
We hired Lightflows for a website face-lift - to increase the user-friendly experience and create a more visually appealing design.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We had seen their work with others and were very impressed.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
We hired Lightflows for a website face-lift - to increase the user-friendly experience and create a more visually appealing design.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
I think there were three people including the managing director. One a scheduling team member and a team member doing the website design.
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
We were very impressed with the work, the final result exceeded our expectations. e would definitely go to them if we needed the same again.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
The project management style was of a personal friendly nature.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I am impressed with the end result of our website.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
it took longer to complete the project that we expected, but overall, the result is what is most important, so very pleased.
Lightflows' website has helped the client grow their business and manage to raise a good level of funding. Their website has gained 1 million unique visitors and generated 35,000 reviews, enabling them to sign a deal with 40 clients. Moreover, the client is impressed with their team's diligence.