Built using Payload, our websites are cutting-edge and <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/design/digital-design">beautifully designed</a>, all with the aim to bring your brand to life online. Payload is a headless CMS, built using React, Node.js, and TypeScript. It’s highly customisable, so we can build custom APIs and flexible content models to adapt to your business needs.Scalability is baked in from the start. We can <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate">integrate SaaS systems</a> like <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate/salesforce">Salesforce</a> and HubSpot directly with your website, and once you've launched, we'll keep working with you to add new features and integrations as your needs evolve. Your website stays optimised and keeps delivering for you and your customers.

Overview

Payload's flexibility means we can connect your <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate">SaaS systems</a> directly with your website. Using our <a href="https://sidigital.co/faraday">Faraday middleware</a>, we can pull through product data from Salesforce or link up your payment system to automate ordering. Less manual admin, more time for the stuff that matters.

We build websites that load fast and are easy to navigate. Quick page speeds, built-in SEO tools, and modern coding practices mean a better experience for your users and better results for your business.

We use the latest technologies and coding standards to make sure our builds last. That means you're far less likely to need a rebuild anytime soon, and your website remains a solid long-term investment.

Payload websites are self-hosted, giving you complete control over any sensitive user data your site handles. You'll have full oversight of your data security, so you can focus on growing your business instead of worrying about compliance.

Approach

Our Faraday middleware makes connecting your website with your SaaS systems straightforward. It acts as a two-way hub, sending data back and forth between your website and the tools you rely on. Because we've already built Faraday, we can plug it into your project quickly and get everything talking to each other.Faraday is flexible too. If you need to add new integrations or connect additional endpoints like an app or portal in the future, it's simple to expand.

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Setting the foundation for a future-proofed digital presence for Harwin.

Harwin came to us wanting to refresh their online presence, modernise their platform, and fix the technical issues that had built up over time. More importantly, they needed a website that could actually handle 4,000+ products and make them easy to find.So, we rebuilt the site from the ground up. The new platform brings together Harwin’s <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate/salesforce">Salesforce</a> system for product data, <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate/asset-management-software">Bynder</a> for digital assets, and Payload CMS for content management, all via our secure <a href="https://sidigital.co/faraday">Faraday middleware</a>. Everything syncs automatically, so when Harwin updates a product in Salesforce, it appears on the website almost instantly.The results speak for themselves. Pages load 90% faster, product information stays accurate across over 4,000 products, and customers can find exactly what they need without the wait. It's a website that matches the precision of Harwin's aerospace-grade connectors.

Harwin

Harwin manufactures over 4,000 products. From connectors for spacecraft and medical devices to high-reliability applications like UAVs. We redesigned and restructured how customers discover and explore them.

Always up-to-date Thanks to our <a href="https://sidigital.co/faraday">bespoke middleware, Faraday</a>, the Harwin website syncs website data with their Salesforce database. When their team updates a product, those changes appear almost instantly. No manual updates, no stale data. Salesforce also acts as a source of truth for all of Harwin’s data, so there’s one key place to check data.Filtering that works We integrated Elastic Search to handle complex queries instantly. Filter by connector type, mounting style, contact material, or any combination, and results appear in milliseconds. We’ve seen a 97% increase in filter interaction since launch, showing customers are actually using it.Everything in one place Product images and technical documents pull from Bynder. CAD files display through TraceParts and Samacsys. Real-time stock availability appears via TrustedParts. All running on our custom middleware and a REST API.

Finding Products, Fast

Harwin’s new website is built using Payload, a modern, headless CMS.

The site is built using Payload CMS, a modern content management system. Harwin's marketing team can create and edit pages without developer help. Dynamic components keep the design consistent while giving them flexibility for new content.The interface is clean, navigation is logical, and everything is built to help users find what they need fast. Want to know more about why we use Payload? Read our <a href="https://sidigital.co/lab-notes/why-weve-swapped-wordpress-for-payload">Lab Note about the benefits</a>.

Built on Payload

We built a tool that lets Harwin's customers configure custom cables, preview them in 3D, and submit them directly to sales.

Many of Harwin's customers need cables built to exact specifications. We designed and built a tool that lets them configure exactly what they need, see it in 3D, and submit it directly to Harwin's sales team.The interface uses a sidebar layout that guides users through each option logically, taking them through cable length, connector type, contact configuration, and more. As they build, a live 3D model updates in real-time via CADENAS' rendering engine. Visual cues like colour selectors and clear selection states make the process straightforward, even for more complex configurations.Once configured, users can submit their request, which feeds directly into Harwin's Salesforce. They can also download a PDF datasheet or export CAD files in multiple formats. What used to take multiple emails now happens in minutes.

Custom Cable Configurator

Since 1952, Harwin has been an industry leader in electrical connectors used in spacecrafts, airplanes, and electric vehicles, to name a few. We’ve established a relationship with Harwin over the last few years to become their digital partner, pushing their digital presence to new levels and enabling their business to grow through a powerful, fully integrated website.We continue to work with Harwin to push and develop their Salesforce website integration, always looking for growth opportunities and areas of improvement.

Bespoke website with Salesforce integration for a leading connector manufacturer.

Website design and build with custom Salesforce integration that slashed page load times by 90% for a leading connector manufacturer.

Phil Sage

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Payload is our CMS of choice. It's modern, flexible, and built for the kind of complex <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/develop">digital solutions</a> we specialise in. Unlike off-the-shelf platforms, <a href="https://sidigital.co/lab-notes/the-best-wordpress-alternatives-for-your-website-and-why-you-should-make-the-switch">like WordPress</a>, that box you into a world of templates and plugins, Payload gives you complete control over your content and how it's structured.For our clients, this means websites that can grow and adapt as your business does. For our developers, it means cleaner code, faster builds, and fewer compromises.We know adopting a new CMS can be daunting, so we’ve created our own Payload Playground for you to try it out for yourself.

Benefits of Payload

If your website's outdated CMS is holding you back, get in touch.

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Payload is our CMS of choice. It's modern, flexible, and built for the kind of complex digital products we specialise in.

Payload is our CMS of choice. It's modern, flexible, and built for the kind of complex digital products we specialise in. 

We build bespoke websites and apps, backed by 20+ years of development experience and a UK-based team of frontend and backend developers ready to bring your project to life.

We build bespoke websites and apps, backed by 20+ years of development experience and a UK-based team of frontend and backend developers ready to bring your project to life.

We build bespoke websites and apps, backed by 20+ years of development experience and a UK-based team of developers ready to bring your project to life.

Develop

Payload CMS

We've been building apps for our clients for the last eight years, and we know what it takes to create something that looks great and works even better. Our app development team works hand-in-hand with our project delivery managers and <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/design/digital-design">UX & UI designers</a> to scope, design, and develop apps that grow with your business.We don't try to build everything at once. We take an iterative approach, starting with core functionality and adding features in later releases. That way, there's room for new ideas, changing requirements, and <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate">integrations as they come up</a>. It's a flexible way of working that moves with your business, not against it.

Our Faraday middleware simplifies how your app connects with your SaaS systems. It acts as a central hub, enabling two-way data exchange between your app and the tools your business relies on. Because we've already built Faraday, we can incorporate it into your project quickly and efficiently.Faraday is flexible too. As your business evolves, you can easily add new integrations or endpoints, like a portal or additional systems, without rebuilding from scratch.

If your business is looking for a new mobile app design and build, get in touch with us.

We design and develop mobile apps that balance elegant design with complex functionality. From concept through to app store submission, we're with you every step of the way.

We design and develop mobile apps that balance elegant design with complex functionality. From concept through to app store submission, we're with you every step of the way.

Mobile Apps

We've been designing and building bespoke websites for over 20 years, bringing hundreds of brands to life online. Our websites don't just look good, they work hard too, connecting with your SaaS systems and scaling as your business grows.

We've been designing and building bespoke websites for over 20 years, bringing hundreds of brands to life online. Our websites don't just look good, they work hard too, connecting with your SaaS systems and scaling as your business grows.

As your business grows, your digital presence needs to keep up. We <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/design">design</a> and develop <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/develop/websites">websites</a>, <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/develop/mobile-apps">mobile apps</a>, and portals built to scale alongside you, not hold you back. Our solutions are completely custom, so they flex and adapt as your needs evolve.We build things properly. That means following the latest coding standards, working with modern platforms like Payload, and baking in <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/support/hosting-and-data-security">robust security practices</a> from day one. The result is reliable digital products our clients can depend on for years to come.

Websites

We <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/design/digital-design">design</a> and develop custom software tailored to your business's specific needs. If you're juggling spreadsheets, wrestling with outdated data, or trying to keep track of users across disconnected tools like Excel or AirTable, you'll know how much time gets wasted on manual workarounds. A bespoke system changes that.We'll work with you to <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/discover/workshops">understand your pain points</a> and build something that solves them, not just for now, but as your business grows too. And once your project is live, <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/support/retained">we'll keep working with you</a> to add new features and integrations, so your system keeps delivering.

Our Faraday middleware makes it easy to connect your custom software with the SaaS systems you already use. It acts as a two-way hub, letting data flow smoothly between your software and tools like Salesforce, payment platforms, or internal systems. Because Faraday is already built, we can plug it in quickly and get everything working together.Faraday is designed to flex with your business too. Need to add a new integration or connect an additional endpoint like a website or app? No problem.

If your business needs custom software developed, get in touch with us.

If managing teams and projects across multiple systems is giving you a headache, a custom software solution built around how your business actually works could be the answer.

If managing teams and projects across multiple systems is giving you a headache, a custom software solution built around how your business actually works could be the answer.

Custom Software

From bespoke websites to mobile apps, we build digital products that grow with your business. Explore our development services below.

Mobile app to help

stolen vehicle 

recovery

Tracker Mobile App Development

As the UK's leading stolen vehicle recovery specialist with over 30 years of experience, Tracker offers an account-based service that lets members track their vehicles, record trips, perform security checks, and report thefts. Most customers access these features through a mobile app. But, with the market becoming increasingly competitive, Tracker needed to maintain its leading position by improving the app's user experience and introducing innovative new features.

The Problem

Tracker partnered with Si digital to enhance their Tracker Touch mobile app. We developed the app in React Native to ensure compatibility with both Android and iOS. Using TypeScript, we efficiently integrated data from Tracker's backend REST APIs.The mapping features include vehicle geofencing, crime hotspot visualisation, and movement tracking, all implemented using native Apple and Android maps.For emergency situations, we integrated direct in-app calling to Tracker's support team.

The Solution

The resulting app is clean and easy to navigate, giving drivers peace of mind with vehicle security at their fingertips. Tracker calls the Touch app "the new secret weapon in vehicle tracking technology"—and we couldn't agree more. The app has already reached over 5,000 downloads on the Google Play store alone.We continue to work with Tracker on new features and developments. You can find out more about the Touch app on Tracker's website.

The Result

Jodie Armstrong

If you want to expand and improve your digital presence, we’re the perfect partner for you. Get in touch to get your project started.

We take a collaborative approach to discovery, listening to your challenges and goals before recommending solutions. No assumptions, no pushing technology for the sake of it, just practical insights that help you make informed decisions about your project.

We take a collaborative approach to discovery, listening to your challenges and goals before recommending solutions. No assumptions, just practical insights.

We take a collaborative approach to discovery, listening to your challenges and goals before recommending solutions. No assumptions, just practical insights.

Discover

We connect your existing SaaS systems with your website, app, or portal using our Faraday middleware. Whether you're using Salesforce, a custom internal system, or a mix of third-party tools, we bring everything together so your digital presence works harder for you.

We connect your existing SaaS systems your website, app, or portal using our Faraday middleware.

We connect your existing SaaS systems your website, app, or portal using our Faraday middleware.

We connect your SaaS systems with your website, app, or portal using our Faraday middleware. We bring everything together so your digital presence works harder for you.

Integrate

More services

If your business relies on SaaS systems, we can integrate them directly into your app. Using our <a href="https://sidigital.co/faraday">Faraday middleware</a>, we connect tools like <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate/salesforce">Salesforce</a>, bespoke internal systems, and <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate/payment-gateways">payment platforms</a> with your app, so data flows seamlessly and you avoid the headaches of manual workarounds.

Our app development team builds our apps using React Native, so they work across iOS and Android. Our hybrid approach provides great flexibility and means there’s only one codebase to maintain, so there’s less ongoing maintenance, so you can focus your efforts on one app, not two.

Nicholas Mackay

Most of our clients come to us with systems already in place: a CRM here, a <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/integrate/payment-gateways">payment gateway</a> there, maybe an ERP that's been running for years. Payload's API plays nicely with all of them. Paired with <a href="https://sidigital.co/faraday">our own Faraday middleware</a>, we can connect your website or app to virtually any third-party system. Your data flows where it needs to, when it needs to.

Nobody wants to rebuild their website every few years. Payload is built on TypeScript and Node, which means it's not going anywhere. It receives regular updates, stays secure, and won't leave you stranded on outdated technology. We build sites that last.

Businesses change. Your website should keep up. Payload's content modelling makes it straightforward for us to add new features, fields, or entire sections without starting from scratch. Your site scales with you, not against you.

Payload is self-hosted, which means your data stays under your control. There's no third-party service holding your customer information. For clients <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/support/hosting-and-data-security">handling sensitive data</a>, this is often the deciding factor.

Slow websites lose visitors. Studies show over half of mobile users leave if a page takes more than three seconds to load. Payload, combined with Next.js, delivers content fast. Your users get where they want to be quickly, and your editors spend less time waiting for the backend to catch up.

We use TypeScript across our Payload builds. It catches errors early, keeps code clean, and means fewer bugs down the line. The result is a more reliable, maintainable website.

Payload comes with built-in SEO tools that are genuinely useful. Meta descriptions, custom images, preview panels showing how your pages will appear in search results. It's easy for your team to optimise content without needing a developer.

Because we build everything from scratch, the features we include are shaped entirely by what you need. <a href="https://sidigital.co/services/discover">During discovery</a>, we'll dig into your challenges and workflows, then design a solution that fits your business like a glove. No compromises, no workarounds.

We don't just fix today's problems and call it done. When we scope your project, we're thinking about where your business is heading. That means your software can grow and expand alongside you, without needing a complete rebuild when things change.

Building a custom software platform for one of the world's largest toy manufacturers. 

Building a custom software platform for one of the world's largest toy manufacturers.

Hasbro

We build bespoke websites and apps, backed by 20+ years of development experience and a UK-based team of developers ready to bring your project to life.

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Harwin

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