Custom web development
Websites and platforms built for your business, not adapted from a template: bookings, online shop, search, private areas and a panel so you can run it yourself.
When a template falls short
A template works until your business needs something of its own: booking appointments your way, filtering rooms by area and price, accrediting course hours or selling without third-party fees. That is where a custom website makes the difference.
I build with Laravel, the foundation of thousands of serious applications, and every project includes a Filament admin panel so you can update content, appointments, orders or learners without depending on me. Speed, accessibility and SEO are part of it from day one, just like this website.
What I can build
Custom business websites
Fast, clear and ready for Google, with their own design and copy that explains what you do.
Bookings and online shop
Appointments, orders and Stripe payments, like the Centro Vuela website.
Search and maps
Filters by area, price or availability and a map view, like Capital Room.
Training platforms
Courses by modules, assessment, study time tracking and certificates verifiable by QR.
Admin panel
A Filament panel to edit content, read messages and manage users without touching code.
Event websites
RSVP, personalised tickets and photo galleries that guests upload to.
Real projects
They're not mock-ups: they're built, in use, and you can see them working.
Centro Vuela
A complete website for a children's therapy centre in Alcalá de Henares, designed so families find what they need without getting lost.
See project →
Capital Room
A room rental platform in Madrid for students and professionals: find your room by area, price and availability.
See project →Online training campus
An online training platform: courses, assessment, forum and accredited certificates, all in one place with a panel to manage it.
See project →
Events & weddings
Websites for live events, webinars and friends' weddings, each with its own identity. What matters on the day, and nothing else.
See project →What clients say
Thank you, Rafa, for all the time you have dedicated, and continue to dedicate, to listening to our needs and understanding what we wish to convey. Although this is not your primary field, you have successfully captured our essence, creating a website that feels approachable, clear, and transparent, a place where families can easily find what they need. Many of them discover us through the website, and they often remark on how well-organized and clearly explained everything is. If you need a website or a management platform tailored to your center, do not hesitate to reach out to him.
How I work
- 01
We talk
You tell me what you want to build and who it is for. Within 24 working hours I reply with a first idea of how I would approach it.
- 02
Proposal
We turn the idea into concrete features and split them into phases, starting with what adds the most value.
- 03
Design
I design the screens before writing code, so you can see and adjust the product while changes are still cheap.
- 04
Development
I build in deliveries: you see real, working progress, not just screenshots.
- 05
Launch
I ship it to your server or the app stores, and stay on hand to fix, measure and add what comes next.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a custom website and a template or WordPress?
A template solves the generic case; a custom website is built around how you work. If you only need a brochure site, you may not need one. If you need bookings, private areas, search or your own processes, custom is faster, more secure and easier to grow.
Will I be able to update the website myself?
Yes. Every project includes a Filament admin panel to edit text, images, appointments, products or users. I set it up for what you will actually change, without menus you don't need.
Will the website be optimised for Google?
Yes. I build it from the start with fast pages, their own titles and descriptions, structured data, a sitemap and multiple languages if you need them. This website is built that way.
Can you integrate payments, bookings or maps?
Yes. I have integrated Stripe payments and subscriptions, appointment booking, online shops, map search and PDF certificates with QR codes, among other things.
How much does a custom website cost?
It depends on the number of pages and, above all, on the features: bookings, payments, a private area or an admin panel. I don't publish fixed prices: tell me what you need and I'll reply with an estimate and a phased proposal.
Let's talk about your project.
Tell me what you have in mind. I'll get back to you within one working day, with a first idea of how I'd build it and what it could cost.
Not sure where to start? Plan your project →
or email me directly at rafa@rafarivas.es