Custom API Development
Build APIs for your own applications. Let other systems connect to your software securely and reliably.
Connect your systems, automate your workflows, and eliminate manual data entry. We build the bridges between your software so your business runs smoother.
If your team is manually moving information between software, you're wasting time and introducing errors. There's a better way.
Most business software can talk to each other through APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). We build the connections that let your website, CRM, accounting software, and other tools share data automatically.
Whether you need a simple webhook to sync orders with your accounts package, or a complex integration between multiple systems, I've built connections to hundreds of different APIs over 19 years.
Data flows automatically between systems. Changes in one place update everywhere instantly.
No more manual exports, imports, or copy-paste. Free your team for work that matters.
Automated data transfer means no typos, no missing entries, no duplicate records.
Procastangling was spending 2+ hours daily manually entering WooCommerce orders into Sage. With 50-100 orders per day during peak season, the admin burden was unsustainable and errors were creeping in.
I built a custom integration that automatically syncs every order to Sage in real-time—products, customers, VAT calculations, and payment status. Stock levels sync back to WooCommerce, and purchase orders are created automatically when inventory runs low.
View Full Case Study"The integration has been transformative. What used to take hours now happens automatically. Our stock is always accurate, accounts are up to date, and our team can focus on actually serving customers."
— Mark Kelly, Owner, Procastangling
I've built connections to over 100 different APIs. Here are some of the most common:
Don't see your system? If it has an API, We can integrate it. If it doesn't, we can often find workarounds using webhooks, file exports, or custom solutions.
Build APIs for your own applications. Let other systems connect to your software securely and reliably.
Connect your website or application to external services—payment providers, shipping APIs, CRMs, and more.
Move data between systems safely. Transform formats, clean duplicates, and maintain data integrity.
React to events in real-time. When something happens in one system, trigger actions in another automatically.
Regular automated syncs for systems that don't support real-time webhooks. Hourly, daily, or custom schedules.
Clear documentation for your custom APIs. Makes future development and third-party integrations straightforward.
Here's what API integrations look like in practice:
WooCommerce/PrestaShop orders sync to Xero/Sage automatically. Invoices created, VAT calculated, payments matched.
Contact form submissions create deals in HubSpot/Salesforce. Lead source tracked, team notified, follow-up tasks created.
New orders automatically generate shipping labels via Royal Mail/DPD API. Tracking numbers sync back to customers.
Online appointments sync to staff calendars. Availability updates in real-time, double-bookings impossible.
Fully tested, production-ready connection between your systems. Not a proof of concept.
Graceful handling of failures. Automatic retries, logging, and alerts so problems don't go unnoticed.
Visibility into sync status, last run times, and any issues. Know your integrations are working.
Clear documentation of what was built and how it works. Essential for future maintenance.
Walkthrough of the integration with your team. Understanding what happens and how to troubleshoot.
Post-launch support for adjustments, edge cases, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Straightforward connections with well-documented APIs. 1-2 weeks.
Multi-system integrations with business logic. 2-6 weeks.
Complex multi-system orchestration. 6+ weeks.
Compare to Zapier: A busy WooCommerce store syncing 100 orders/day to Xero could cost £50-100/month on Zapier. A custom integration has a one-time cost and runs free forever.
Simple integrations typically take 1-2 weeks. More complex multi-system integrations take 4-8 weeks. The biggest variable is usually API documentation quality and access to test environments.
Many options still exist: scheduled file exports/imports, database connections, browser automation, or building a middleware layer. We'll assess your specific situation and recommend the best approach.
Every integration includes robust error handling: automatic retries with exponential backoff, detailed logging, and email/Slack alerts for failures. Failed operations are queued for retry, not lost.
Yes. I've integrated with systems ranging from modern REST APIs to SOAP services, FTP file drops, and even screen-scraping for ancient systems. There's usually a way.
Security is built in: OAuth where supported, encrypted credentials, secure connections (HTTPS/TLS), and minimal data exposure. For sensitive integrations, data can stay entirely within your infrastructure.
Yes. APIs change, and integrations need occasional updates. Maintenance packages from £75/month cover monitoring, updates when APIs change, and priority support for issues.
Tell us what you're trying to connect and We'll give you an honest assessment of what's possible, how long it'll take, and what it'll cost.