Web Development Consulting

We’re built on code. Want to measure or improve the performance of your existing site? Need technological guidance to inform a new site build? We can help.

Flexible. Formative. Functional. At fastfwd, web development is at our core. Through our web development consulting services, we use our expertise to guide others. You might want a consultancy to take the lead. But you also might want a consultancy to support. We adapt to your needs. Because you know your business best.

At fastfwd, our web development consulting services specialise in ensuring your site works best for your business. With extensive analysis and technical experience, we help you make the right decisions in web development. We do this by:

  • Reviewing your current site and making suggestions
  • Advising you on the best technology for a new site build
  • Taking the lead on development

Whatever support and advice you require, we are here.

Website Audit

Want to move forward? You’ll stumble in the dark. To be better, you need full visibility. You need to understand your site and assess any issues. Solid website audits form the basis of all in-depth analysis and strategy. Our cross-expertise team performs a full range of audits on your site. From UX to SEO to accessibility, our website audit service has you covered.

Competitors are key. We also audit the sites of key competitors, giving you a full view of the competitive landscape. We benchmark your site’s performance against your competitors – as well as industry standards – to see where you currently stand. Knowledge is power.

We want to make you better. Each thorough audit creates a report highlighting your strengths, opportunities and practical improvements. Now, you have a list of key action points to inform strategy. Dive into the detail. Understand what’s going on with your site.

Website Development Strategy

Do you have a new site build in the pipeline? Don’t risk developing a website that doesn’t work. Create a robust website development strategy that guides your project in the right direction. Our experienced website consultants help in a range of areas, such as:

  • Identifying and defining your website audience
  • Clarifying your goals
  • Use of a responsive or separate mobile site
  • CMS and technology choice
  • Roles and responsibilities of your team
  • Project management
  • Key features and functionalities
  • Testing process

No areas will be missed. Together, every key area of your website is covered, ensuring the result is best for your business.

Website Technology Consulting Services

Technology is the future. For the optimum site performance, you need the right technology. Website technology directly affects site performance. It will impact your business as a result.

Should you go with a PHP site or a site built in .Net? What about Laravel or CMS? How should your database be structured? What kind of infrastructure will your site require? Each technology has benefits and issues. Weighing these up can be challenging.

Problem solving. Decision making. Consulting. It’s what we do best. Let us help you find the right technology for your business. By assessing your requirements, we help match your needs to the ideal technology for your website. Whether you’re considering a site overhaul to improve performance or are launching a new site entirely, our consulting team is best placed to guide you in the right direction. For seamless and strategic moves that serve your business.

Website Performance Consultancy

Website running more slowly than normal? Has an audit flagged page speed as something to address? If users report frequent issues or are you’re concerned about a wayward metric in Analytics, you need someone to fix the problem.

We’re good at fixing things. Our website consultants can help diagnose and use our web development consultancy services to fix the problem. From hosting to your website’s code base to identifying the source of any performance issues, we fix everything. Fast.

eCommerce Website Consultants

The future of shopping is online. eCommerce can be incredibly lucrative, if it’s done well. It’s an essential revenue stream for many businesses. With ever more people shopping online, your eCommerce store has the potential to transform your business model.

You might need help with eCommerce functionality. Perhaps you want to optimise an existing eCommerce website to improve performance. We can help with all eCommerce queries. eCommerce is our language.

Our specialist eCommerce consultants review your eCommerce site to identify opportunities to drive your online sales. We define a list of practical recommendations to help you to drive conversions and achieve optimum ROI. Total transparency.

Whether you’re a B2B or a B2C business, your eCommerce website is key to growth. It offers an invaluable opportunity to get closer to consumers. If you would like a review or eCommerce audit of your site, contact our team for more information. eCommerce is everything.