Software Development Agency

Modern, user-focused website design

Simplified content management with Webflow CMS

Faster, fully responsive and accessible experience

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Yorkshire Laser

Modern precision: transforming Yorkshire Laser online

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D55

A slick upgrade for leading data modernisation specialists

WKS

For the Shopify website to be developed

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

116

B2B Organic enquiries in 6 months

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Perfect Branded Gifts

Perfect pivot pays off for Perfect Branded Gifts

Modern Shopify design

Stronger trust signals

Smarter email flows

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Alicia Kite

Shaping a customer-focused Shopify experience for Alicia Kite

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uplift from navigation redesign

conversion rate increase

100

fresh new look

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ASHI Group Limited

100

Bespoke solution

100

Order efficiency process

Initial users

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JCT600 VLS

Game-changing UX means more business wins

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D55

A slick upgrade for leading data modernisation specialists

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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.

I have found the Ascensor team easy to work with. They respond well to the brief given and also come back with suggestions and ideas on ways to improve our goal completions, which shows in results. Regular reporting helps with communication and they always respond quickly when contacted.

Marian Thomasson

Trimble Solutions

Marketing Manager

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

Delivering this initial project with Ascensor has introduced yet another distinctive advantage to Magnet. We have freed ourselves from a manual and time-consuming customer engagement process. This is just the beginning and we look forward to working with Ascensor on our next value-add initiative.

Stephen Fish

Nobia

Senior Project Manager

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

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

We approached Ascensor because of their excellent track record in improving clients' ROI through digital marketing. We were aware we operate in a competitive sector, but from the outset Ascensor set out a clear roadmap of what they would achieve and when, and the activity that would enable this. The results so far have been fantastic.

Harry Proctor

HQ Dental

Head of Business Development

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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