
Custom Websites Built Around Your Unique Business Requirements
Custom websites are developed from scratch to support proprietary features, specialized functionality, and the specific way your business operates.
Not all business rules fit into open source applications or pre-made web design themes. Custom web application development is the solution.
Custom websites are typically coded from scratch to create a new unique idea or support the proprietary needs of your business.
Even if you want to start with WordPress, it can be custom coded to build in unique functionality to meet your needs.
Freelance Web Programmer has logged tens of thousands of hours coding custom websites from scratch with PHP & MySQL and building custom WordPress sites with unique features and functionality.
If you can communicate your design visions and unique functionality needed, a custom website can be built for you.
I had a vague idea of what I wanted to do but had no knowledge building websites. What I got a that was much better than what I imagined.
Custom Web Development Examples
Collaborating with web designers, custom websites are coded on both the frontend and backend to create unique dynamic, database driven websites.

Membership Portal
This site was rebuilt from the ground up. It was custom coded to be able to handle their unique membership rules in their organization. Migration of all member information was part of this project.

Startup Business
This web based business had a unique idea that was not being done anywhere else. It needed to be custom coded to build needed features. Multiple third party APIs were integrated to extend functionality.

Custom
eCommerce Website Development
- Online Stores with Products
- Selling Services Online
- Virtual Product Downloads
- Paid Membership Websites
- Online Class Registration
- Recurring Billing Systems
- Custom Order Forms
Custom Website Development:
Search Engines
- mp3 Search Engine
- Online Product Search
- Business Directory Websites
- Food & Wine Pairing
- Stolen Watch Search
- MLS & Vacation Rentals
- Search and Rate Motorcycles


Custom Web Development:
Unique Startup Websites
- Online Product Search
- Business Directory Websites
- Onboarding Process Websites
- File Delivery Systems
- Product Inventory Systems
- Investment Auction Sites
- Classified websites
Custom WordPress Development:
- Custom WordPress eCommerce solutions
- Directory websites
- Class search and registrations
- Intranets
- Protected content membership

How much does custom web development cost?
Custom is the key word here, meaning it’s unique, different and has not been done before.
You can’t use an online website builder like Wix or Weebly for a custom website when you need a database built and server side programming. It’s simply not their business model.
I’m often contacted with a 1-2 sentence description of work to be done and asked “What is the average cost for a custom website?” I wish I could code a custom website cost calculator, but its just not that simple. It takes me hours to ask questions to find out all of the details needed to be able to provide a cost for your custom website.
If you are serious about having a custom site developed, get in touch to request a proposal for website development.
Why hire a Freelance Web Programmer for
custom web development?
With decades of hands-on experience, custom web development services have been shaped by building applications across a wide range of industries. Each project requires learning how a business operates and developing solutions that support its specific needs. Past work includes everything from financial auction platforms to web portals for early-stage startup companies.
With over 30 years of website development experience, custom solutions are built to meet exact project requirements, no matter how specialized or complex.
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Other Web Development Services
More than a back end programmer, I’m a website consultant and technical resource to build, maintain and provide support for your website.

PHP & MySQL
Web programming to add dynamic, database driven functionality you need in your existing website.

WordPress
Custom theme development, adding functionality, security and maintenance.

Website Help
Expert problems solver. I fix any website problems from hacked sites to fixing code errors and updates.

Web packages
Full web development services to provide everything a small business needs to get online.