Bespoke software for your York-based business

We build custom websites or mobile apps for innovative businesses seeking a competitive edge.

Trackpad and keyboard, coding away
Harry Bendix-Lewis working
Plant hangs in the Sheffield Office
Whiteboard being written on
Reece Charsville working

Custom tech solutions for innovation and growth

At Forward Digital, we empower you with state-of-the-art, bespoke software development tailored to galvanise and propel your business forward.

Forward Digital
  • Software built for your industry: With a focus on your unique challenges we collaborate to create custom software that solves your problems and supports your business' sustained growth and success.

  • Data-driven applications: Unlock the power of your data. We build applications that collect, collate, and analyse data to provide you and your clients with actionable insights.

  • New revenue opportunities: Monetise your assets and create new revenue streams using bespoke e-commerce, SaaS, and other digital solutions.

  • Improve your internal workflow: Still using spreadsheets to manage your business? We'll use software to streamline your processes, saving you and your staff time and money.

Complex problems, simple solutions

We’re a software company who work with clients across a range of sectors to provide custom software, web development and web design for websites and mobile apps.

Whether you’re looking for services in design, user experience (UX), mobile app set up and configuration, or website building – we’re your guys.

Some of our best work

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Our approach

A collaborative, trusted & cutting-edge digital approach to software development

Our focus is you

We dedicate ourselves entirely to your project and business. As founders, we're directly involved in every aspect of the project, ensuring clear understanding and accurate implementation from concept to delivery.

Collaborative Edge

Our approach offers a truly collaborative experience with dedicated Slack channels, regular demos, catch-up meetings, transparent project roadmaps, constant communication, onsite visits, and transparent project management workflows.

Onshore & nearby

We're not just UK-based on paper - our entire development team is right here. As co-founders Harry and Reece, we personally build your project from start to finish, fully invested in bringing your vision to life.

Unmatched Value

We offer significant cost savings compared to other agencies and in-house hires, with flexible engagements ideal for varying workloads. Choose a partnership that delivers exceptional value without compromising on quality.

What our clients say about us

Don’t take our word for it. Take their word for it.

Harry and Reece were professional, practical and responsive during the entirety of the project, which included planning, development and QA. I especially liked their candidness, promptness, and their focus on collaboration.

Alex

Alex

Owner of scale

... Forward Digital was instrumental in getting our website on track for a major relaunch.

Uyen

Uyen

CEO at eSwapp

... Consistently delivered excellent quality code, quickly and efficiently and always going the extra mile to ensure we hit our deadlines and delivered a great product.

Ben

Ben

Technology Director at Native Design

Having reviewed and spoken to many agencies, Forward Digital just understood our PRD right from the outset. They gave us a very useful amount of insight into how exactly they could engineer the end product, and gave us confidence from start to finish that they were really the right folks for this job. They delivered incredibly quickly.

Sharooz

Sharooz

CEO at Wavetick

... they've continually solved problems balancing technical knowledge with business context.

Henry

Henry

CEO at Staze

Time and again they have delivered brilliant products. They show ingenuity in problem solving, and are always willing to provide support and guidance.

Simon

Simon

Head of Development at 542 Digital

... they skilfully bring a software project from an idea to fruition. I was particularly impressed with their communication skills, attention to detail, and how they think towards the future; considering the maintainability of a project.

Steve

Steve

CTO at mTA

Sheffield Web Development Agency

Small team

Big Results

Whether you’re looking for custom software services, bespoke software development, web design, user experience (UX), mobile app development, or website building – we’re your guys.

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