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Have Custom Web Applications and Business Software Developed

We develop custom web applications for companies – from customer portals and management software to complex process and database applications. The solutions run in the browser, are flexibly extensible, and are tailored to your business processes. Upon request, we seamlessly integrate everything into our lilac CMS – including roles, workflows, and permissions.

With over 25 years of experience in web design, CMS solutions, and custom web development, we create digital solutions that truly drive your business forward. Typical projects are for medium-sized companies, when standard programs aren’t sufficient anymore and processes, data, and privileges need to be mapped accurately.

If you are currently considering digitalizing your processes, you’ve come to the right place.

Custom Web Applications in the Browser

Custom web applications in the browser: Content and applications can be easily managed at any time – with no additional software. In this way, you connect user-friendly content management with custom web development. This is especially helpful when several departments need to keep content and processes up to date.

The web application is seamlessly integrated into the lilac CMS: Content, functions, and workflows are managed within the same system. This means all CMS-typical functionalities are integrated from the start.

lilac-media offers:

Web software that runs directly in the browser – no installation required
Extendable by new modules (new roles, workflows, interfaces)
Tailored to processes, data models, and permissions
Content and applications are manageable in one system thanks to the integrated CMS
25 years of experience in web development and operating our own CMS

Our Services

We offer a broad spectrum of programming services for web-based applications. Whether you need a simple function to extend your website’s features or complex applications with interfaces and API integrations – we provide the right solution.

Examples of specific programming projects

Our Approach to Programming

We listen, think along, and deliver quickly. Through close collaboration with you, we create software that not only works, but truly fits. Step by step, your solution grows with your requirements, your feedback, and your actual needs. In this way, we avoid wasted investments and ensure that you get exactly what you need.

Programming Process

Costs / Effort for Programming

We show you which factors determine the price for programming a web application and how you can plan your investment sensibly. We give you a realistic estimate of the costs for your project, so you have clarity from the very beginning and can make informed decisions.

More about software development costs for the web

In-House Developments

For implementing our web projects, we intentionally rely on custom-developed software – instead of prefabricated systems. We develop our own content management system – the lilac CMS – which allows us to create tailored applications for specific requirements. Over time, we have mapped all our business processes within this system. We can offer you the same stability and flexibility that benefit us internally.

How we use our own software

Jobs Module

The Jobs Module is a lilac CMS module that makes it easier to recruit employees.

Find employees with the Jobs Module

Mastering Complexity – Digitization with Added Value

We reduce unnecessary barriers and design digital projects so that they function efficiently, understandably, and sustainably. At the same time, we use digitization in a targeted way to digitalize processes, reduce costs, and improve customer communication. With lilac-media, you benefit from digital solutions that make your day-to-day work easier and support your business – for example, by eliminating manual coordination or ensuring data only needs to be entered once.

More about digitalization

Decision Support: When Does Custom Software Make Sense?

Are you wondering whether developing a custom web solution is worthwhile? Or should you opt for off-the-shelf software instead? Here are a few general criteria to help you with your initial considerations.

Considerations for Custom Programming:

The software is tailored precisely to your needs. It can be refined and expanded at any time.
The software is not ready for immediate use. It must be well designed and planned. In a requirements specification (“Lastenheft”), all necessary functions of the planned web application are noted. Our developers create a functional specification (“Pflichtenheft”) for web development, in which your requirements are technically defined. Afterwards, the functions are programmed.
You are deeply involved in the content and conception and actively participate in the development and review completed milestones.
You test all functions during development.
As your business areas evolve over the next few years, your software evolves with them. The software can start small and be expanded later on.

Examples of website extensions (small modules)

Considerations for Using Off-The-Shelf Software:

You need to research the market and check which ready-made product best meets your requirements. Depending on the market situation, this may require considerable time.
Most providers offer time-limited trial versions or versions with reduced functionalities. You have to test these and compare different offers.
Advantage: The software is ready to use immediately after purchase.
You may have to compromise on features. The software may not fit your requirements exactly, but you can probably cope. Or you might try to have the software extended by the developer or another specialist, depending on options and license agreements.

The Financial Side:

Whether it is more economical to have custom software developed or to use standard software and possibly have it adapted cannot be answered in general. It depends on the market situation. Do a market and price research.

If you ask a developer to quickly give you an estimate for a complex project, it will usually be a very rough, non-binding estimate. There are just too many possibilities and features. That’s why there are requirements and functional specifications. Please note that creating a functional specification is already a substantial workload and is therefore invoiced. These costs are offset against the programming fee when you place your order.

Extend Your Website with Custom Functions

Over time, new requirements for a website emerge that can no longer be sensibly realized with standard features.

When processes are to be automated, data processed, or custom interactions enabled, tailored extensions are required. This results in functions that fit exactly to your company, your workflows, and the expectations of your users.

We develop custom web features and seamlessly integrate them into your existing website – from small convenience features to complex process and data applications.

Let’s Get Started Together!

Every project is unique – just like our solutions. We take the time to understand your requirements and develop a digital solution together that fits you and makes your day-to-day work easier in the long run.

Contact us for a free initial consultation – we look forward to getting to know your project and supporting you on your path to the ideal solution.

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Questions about Web Programming That Might Interest You:

Ja, wir kümmern uns nicht nur um die Programmierung, sondern auch um Wartung, Updates, Sicherheit und strategische Weiterentwicklung.

Immer dann, wenn Standard-Plugins oder Baukästen nicht ausreichen - z. B. bei speziellen Formularen, Datenbanken oder Schnittstellen.

Individuelle Programmierung passt sich exakt an Ihre Prozesse und Anforderungen an, während Standardlösungen nur eingeschränkte Anpassungen erlauben.

Sie erhalten eine Website, die leicht zu pflegen bleibt und gleichzeitig beliebig um individuelle Softwarelösungen erweitert werden kann.

Je nach Umfang wenige Wochen bis mehrere Monate. Durch agile Methoden liefern wir erste Ergebnisse oft schon früh im Projekt.

Das hängt vom Projektumfang ab. Kleine Module starten im niedrigen vierstelligen Bereich, komplexe Anwendungen können entsprechend mehr kosten.