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Watford, Hertfordshire
Bespoke software developers in Hertfordshire, based in Watford
We build the software, and we also do SEO, web management, WordPress management, social media and GDPR. Based in Watford, working across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, led by a founder with 38 years at IBM, NatWest, Barclaycard and Prudential. You own the code, rather than renting it by the seat.
From £1,000 for a small focused web app. A fixed quote follows a free 30-minute call.
- 01923 981 249 Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30
- info@geekybee.net
- Book a time on this page
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Services
Building the software is one service. We also manage the website, WordPress, search, social media and GDPR, for a new project or for a site you already have.
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Software and web applications This page
Websites, applications, portals and the joins between the systems you already use.
Web development -
SEO
Search visibility, local SEO and the pages that turn a visit into an enquiry.
SEO and digital marketing -
Web management
Hosting, monitoring, backups and the day-to-day care of the site.
Website maintenance and hosting -
WordPress management
WordPress updates, security and maintenance, so the site stays live.
WordPress maintenance -
GDPR
Data protection, policies and governance, written for how the business actually works.
GDPR and compliance -
AI automation
Voice reception, workflows and assistants, so calls get booked and the CRM gets updated.
Automation and AI
Book a free 30-minute call
Pick a time here. If the calendar does not appear, open it in a new tab. You can also call 01923 981 249 or use the form above.
Local, not a call centre
When you work with us you deal with the people writing the code, not an account manager in another city. For businesses in Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Rickmansworth, Berkhamsted, Tring, Aylesbury and Luton, we're close enough to sit round your table when it helps, and remote-friendly for everything else.
What we build for Hertfordshire businesses
CRMs that match how you sell.
Built around your pipeline, not a vendor's template, and without per-seat pricing.
Quoting, booking and scheduling tools.
For trades, clinics, agencies and service firms.
Automation and AI.
Phone answering, lead follow-up and admin workflows. See how we do AI automation.
Joining up the tools you already pay for.
Xero, HubSpot, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and industry systems, talking to each other.
Why bespoke over another subscription
| Renting SaaS | Owning bespoke software |
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| Price rises with every user and add-on | One build cost, predictable running costs |
| You adapt to their roadmap | We adapt it to yours |
| Your data lives in their system | Your code, your data, your infrastructure |
| Features you'll never use | Only what your business needs |
Bespoke isn't always the right answer. If the tool you already have just needs configuring properly, we'll tell you that on the first call.
How a project runs
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Understand (free).
A 30-minute call about what's slowing you down.
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Scope.
A plain-English specification, a fixed price or phased budget, and a timeline.
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Build.
Working software every fortnight, so you see progress rather than hearing about it.
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Launch and stay.
Hosting, monitoring and changes as you grow. We don't disappear after go-live.
Software we build and run
The 14+ products claim is our own software, live and in use. Two of them:
PropScope
A web application for UK property investment: auctions, listings, deal scoring and area reports in one place. We designed it, we run it, and the same build habit is what client projects get.
ClinikoVAI
A voice receptionist for clinics that use Cliniko. It answers the phone, books and changes appointments, and hands over to a person when the call needs one.
Client work
5.0 from 6 Google reviews. Two pieces of named work:
Cranford Park, Hillingdon
Problem. People could not walk the historic underground cellars in person.
What we built. A 360° virtual tour of the cellars.
Result. Isabel W. describes an ongoing partnership and recommends the work. 5-star Google review, June 2026.
Interactive flight-simulator cockpit
Problem. A still photo of a cockpit did not let visitors look around.
What we built. Navigable hotspots inside a 360° image, embedded on the client's site.
Result. Matthew W. says it "really sells the website". 5-star Google review, June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are you actually local?
Yes. GeekyBee is a Watford company. We work with businesses across Hertfordshire and Bucks, and we're happy to meet in person.
How much does bespoke software cost?
A small focused web app starts from £1,000. A larger first phase usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. Larger platforms are phased so you get value early. You get a fixed quote after scoping, never an open-ended meter.
How long does it take?
A focused tool: 4–8 weeks. A full platform: 3–6 months, delivered in usable stages.
Do I own the code?
Yes. The code and data are yours. We can host and support it, or hand it over.
Do you only work in Hertfordshire?
No. Most clients are in Herts, Bucks and North London, and we also work with businesses across the UK and US. Being local just means we can be in the room when it matters.