Client portals, quoting and booking systems, internal tools, integrations and custom WordPress plugins, for the work off-the-shelf tools can’t handle. We build them the same way we build our own products.
Many businesses run on spreadsheets, email chains and plugins that almost fit. Work gets copied between tools, clients ask for updates by message, and nobody has the full picture.
We build one tool around the way your team already works: a client portal, a quoting or booking system, an internal app or a custom plugin that connects what you have.
We build on WordPress when your website is the natural home for the tool, and as a standalone web app or on Oracle APEX when it isn’t. Either way it works on desktop and phone.
What’s included
What our custom software development covers
Client & customer portals
A branded place where clients follow progress, approve work, share files and pay invoices.
Custom WordPress plugins
New features for your WordPress or WooCommerce site, or extensions of the plugins you already use.
Business web apps
Quotes, bookings, approvals and records in one tool, instead of spreadsheets and email chains.
API integrations
Connect payments, CRM, email and your other systems, so data moves without copying and pasting.
Works on phones
Screens that work on phones, and web apps your team can install on their home screen, with notifications.
Documentation & support
Clear documentation, updates and support from the developers who built it, as your needs change.
Why ESoftWave
What you can expect from us
We write and maintain plugins, not just install them
Our own client portal, ESoftWave Project Manager, includes invoicing, online payments, live chat and an installable phone app
The simplest solution that fits, from a small plugin to a full portal
Documented code and a clean handover
Updates and support from the developers who built it
How we work
01
Discovery
A free call about your business, your users and what isn’t working today. For software projects we also look at your current systems and data.
02
Plan & quote
You get a written plan: what we’ll build, the timeline, the cost and what we need from you. Nothing starts until you’ve approved it.
03
Build in stages
We design, build and test in stages and show you working progress regularly, so your feedback comes early, not at the end.
04
Launch & support
We deploy, hand over the code and documentation, and maintain the software as your needs change.
FAQ
Custom software — frequently asked questions
Didn’t find your answer? Send us your question and we’ll reply personally.
Should we use an existing plugin or build a custom one?
Use an existing plugin when it does what you need without workarounds. Build a custom one when you’re bending your process to fit the tool, or paying for several plugins that almost do the job. We’ll tell you honestly which applies.
Can you extend a plugin we already use?
Often, yes. Many plugins can be extended with a small add-on plugin, so your changes survive updates of the original.
Can it connect to our other systems?
Yes, if they offer an API: payment providers, CRMs, email services, accounting tools and your own databases.
How long does a custom software project take?
A focused plugin or integration can take a couple of weeks; a client portal or business app usually takes longer. We agree milestones and a timeline before we start.
Will it work on phones?
Yes. Screens are built to work on phones, and web apps can be added to a phone’s home screen like an app, with notifications.
How do you handle updates and security?
We follow WordPress coding and security standards, test before every release and keep the software updated. Support after launch is available ongoing or whenever you need it.
Free quote
Tell us about your custom software project
Tell us a little about what you need. We’ll reply with honest advice and a free quote — usually within one working day.
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