Web application development

MakeBeacon develops web applications that help teams manage information, complete workflows, and use business tools through a browser. Projects can include customer or staff portals, dashboards, and applications with role-based access. This service is for interactive software, not public marketing or brochure websites.

When a business process needs more than a static page or spreadsheet, a web application can give people a shared place to work. MakeBeacon builds browser-based software around defined tasks, such as submitting and reviewing requests, managing records, tracking work, or viewing operational data. The project scope can cover the user interface, application logic, database, sign-in and permissions, and integrations with agreed systems. MakeBeacon works with the business to define user roles, key workflows, and the information the application needs to store or display, then delivers the agreed functionality with setup and handover documentation. This service focuses on interactive web applications. It does not include public marketing, brochure, or company website development.

Problems this solves

• Teams use spreadsheets or email to track requests, records, or work status.
• Staff need a shared application that can be accessed from different locations.
• Customers or partners need a secure way to submit information or check progress.
• Different user roles need different access to records and actions.
• Business data is spread across tools without a clear operational view.
• A recurring workflow needs defined steps, status tracking, or approvals.
• An existing internal tool is difficult to use or no longer fits the process.

What is included

• Requirements and workflow definition for the agreed application.
• Browser-based user interface for the selected workflows.
• Application logic and database structure.
• User sign-in and role-based permissions, where required.
• Forms, records, search, filters, and status tracking as scoped.
• Integration with agreed APIs or business systems.
• Error handling and basic application logging.
• Setup, usage, and handover documentation.

Typical deliverables

• Working web application for the agreed requirements.
• Application source code and configuration.
• Database schema or migration files, where applicable.
• Setup and deployment instructions.
• Documentation for user roles and key workflows.
• Handover notes and agreed launch support.

Technologies & tools

• Python
• Django or Fastapi
• Django Templates
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• SQLite
• Django ORM
• REST APIs and JSON, where required