Software Development Agency

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Leeds Law Society

Redrafting the digital brief for Leeds Law Society

Umbraco to Webflow migration

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The Marlowes

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Motia

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ROI from email marketing

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month-on-month site revenue increase

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month-on-month transaction increase

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Deal4Doors

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WKS

For the Shopify website to be developed

Page Google ranking for ‘Branded Gifts’ ‘Branded Merchandise’ terms

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B2B Organic enquiries in 6 months

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Perfect Branded Gifts

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D55

A slick upgrade for leading data modernisation specialists

Stronger security and long-term stability

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Safe updates and easier ongoing management

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software development

Grow your business with our software development services

Custom software development is a core strength of our full-service agency. Everything is tailor-made by our in-house team, who work with you to build software to fit your business objectives.

From a single site to an integrated system of various assets, our software development services are designed to make working with us as seamless and simple as possible.

Our software development team is technology agnostic - we develop software solutions tailored to you and your business, connecting your objectives with the right tech for you.

Put simply, our goal is to work alongside you and become your digital partner.

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We're ISO-certified

Ascensor are one of a select few software development agencies in Leeds that are ISO27001 and 9001-accredited.That means that, unlike some other software development companies, we ensure the highest standards of data security and we've got effective quality management systems in place.

Our ISO certifications guarantee that when you come to us, you're working with a custom software development agency that offers optimal security and efficiency in the digital world.

Clients can be assured that data is processed and stored securely across all our departments and we've got robust, clearly defined business processes in place.

Content management systems

As an award-winning custom software development company, Ascensor has more than 15 years of experience creating the right CMS solutions to suit your business needs.

We're fluent in a variety of CMS platforms and create customised content management software solutions using proprietary, open-source platforms.

Our expert software developers work with systems including Wordpress, Craft, Shopify and custom-built Laravel CMSs, to name just a few.

Booking systems

Need a powerful online booking system that will transform the way you run your business?

From sole traders and SMEs to large international brands, we love finding the right solutions for enterprise clients that offer appointments and bookings to customers.

We’ll work with you to develop flexible, effective and GDPR-compliant ways for your clients to book your services.

Thanks to your input, your booking system will be tailored to suit your unique requirements and your customers’ needs, and will scale up as your business grows.

Intranet

Using our experience in integration, we design and develop custom intranet software that improves workflow and empowers seamless collaboration and communication across your organisation.

We’ll get to the root of your business requirements and create a fully-responsive system that makes working easier, creating a bridge between teams, information and content.

API integrations

When you partner with Ascensor, together we’ll determine the right API integrations that give you advanced functionality and impressive UX, providing deep insight into how customers use your services.

If appropriate for your needs, we can build bespoke APIs to your exact specifications that smoothly integrate with your systems and our ISO 27001-certified processes ensure that your solution is robust, secure and GDPR-compliant.

Ascensor's software development agency experts have successfully integrated APIs across a host of platforms and services. Clients choose us for our collaborative approach, our experience and our technical strength. We’re ready to help.

We have worked with the team at Ascensor since 2014. They have always been a huge part of our continued success online, assisting us with new sites, marketing, SEO and personal LinkedIn branding. The team listen and work with us to bring to fruition our goals and vision. We wouldn’t work with any other digital agency – they are the best at what they do.

Kathryn Wright

Perfect Branded Gifts

Founder

HubSpot is a very capable, yet complex CRM and marketing system. We’ve adopted it at Schofield Sweeney but weren’t getting the most out of it. Thanks to working with Ascensor we’ve been able to make big improvements to all our automations, including meeting sequencing, nurturing and follow-up.

Ann Marie Keighley

Schofield Sweeney

Marketing Director

The Ascensor team are so easy to work with and the ongoing SEO campaign has really paid off. High positions in the search rankings translate directly into business for us, and it means we’re able to reach the right clients and grow the business. Ascensor contact us regularly with ways to improve our site, including new pages targeting key target clients, and this shows in our results.

Darren Stone

Leon and Company Chartered Accountants

Partner

The level and extensive nature of Ascensor’s expertise is exactly what Sustrans required during the project, and we were not let down at all, the collaborative approach meant that not only did we achieve completion within an aggressive timeframe, but we were left with significantly greater insight and capability to manage our website performance moving forward. A great example of joined up, unified working across both our organisations, very much looking forward to working alongside Ascensor again in the future.

Barrie Grimshaw

Sustrans

Chief Information Officer

Implementing the new order capture platform that Ascensor created has undoubtedly streamlined our internal processing of orders, enabling faster integration, faster responsive search and most importantly less risk to this business-critical task. Fantastic ideas coupled with great people brings efficient and dynamic innovation even in the world of veg. Amazing work!

Robert Ramsden

Delifresh

Director

We are delighted with our new site and feel it captures and reflects the ethos of 39 Park Square. Communication with the team at Ascensor was good and we’re able to update our site with greater ease thanks to the simplicity of the content management system. Our partnership with Ascensor proved to be an excellent decision, thank you to everyone involved with the project.

Anthony Moore

39 Park Square

Member

Common questions

Why choose Ascensor as your software development agency?

Ascensor is a software development agency with experience across web platforms, apps, integrations and business-critical digital systems. The team can support the full lifecycle, from discovery and user requirements through to development, testing and ongoing improvement. This makes Ascensor a strong fit for businesses that need practical software built around real operational and commercial goals.

How can custom software improve business efficiency?

Custom software can improve business efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, reducing duplicate data entry and giving teams better visibility of key information. It can also standardise processes, reduce errors and make reporting faster. For lead generation businesses, bespoke tools can improve how enquiries are captured, qualified, assigned and followed up, helping sales teams act on opportunities more quickly.

Can bespoke software integrate with existing systems?

Bespoke software can often integrate with existing systems such as CRMs, ecommerce platforms, finance tools, ERPs, reporting dashboards and third-party APIs. Integrations can reduce manual work, improve data accuracy and create a more connected customer or team experience. Ascensor can review your current systems and recommend the most reliable integration approach for the outcome you need.

How does a software development agency scope a project?

A software development agency scopes a project by understanding the business problem, users, workflows, data, integrations, security needs and success measures. The scoping stage should define what the software must do, which features are essential and what can be phased later. Ascensor uses discovery to reduce risk before development begins, giving clients a clearer view of complexity, budget and delivery approach.

When should I choose custom software over off-the-shelf software?

Custom software is usually the better choice when off-the-shelf tools cannot support your processes, reporting needs or customer experience. It can also be useful when teams rely on spreadsheets, duplicated admin or disconnected systems. A software development agency can help assess whether a bespoke build is justified, or whether an existing platform can be configured or integrated more efficiently.

What does a software development agency do?

A software development agency designs and builds custom digital systems that solve specific business problems. This can include web applications, portals, booking systems, dashboards, workflow tools, API integrations and bespoke platforms. Ascensor works with businesses that need software tailored to their processes, helping turn operational challenges into practical, scalable digital solutions.

Interested in how Ascensor’s software development services can help grow your business?

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