Tools built around how you work

Your business isn't one-size-fits-all. Get custom web apps, plugins, and systems designed for your exact workflow. Save your team hours every week. Turn more visitors into customers. Stop fighting with software that wasn't built for you.

Discuss Your Project Template vs Custom?

Trusted by businesses since 2018

Sound familiar?

These are the problems custom development solves.

Your team wastes hours on manual tasks

Copying data between systems, chasing information, and doing things the hard way. Custom tools fix that.

Off-the-shelf software doesn't fit

Generic solutions force you to change how you work. Get tools built around your actual process instead.

Your website isn't bringing in leads

Traffic without conversions is just noise. Turn visitors into enquiries with a site built to sell.

You're stuck with slow, outdated tech

Old systems slow your team down and frustrate customers. Modern tools run fast and just work.

Know The Difference

Template websites vs custom development

Templates are fine for simple sites. But when your business has specific needs, custom development pays for itself.

Template Websites

Quick and affordable for simple needs

Lower upfront cost - Good for tight budgets
Faster launch - Can be live in days
Limited flexibility - You adapt to the template
No custom features - What you see is what you get

Best for: Simple brochure sites, basic online presence, businesses just starting out.

Custom Development

Recommended

Built exactly for your business

Exact functionality - Features built for your workflow
System integrations - Connect to your existing tools
Scales with you - Add features as you grow
Competitive edge - Tools your competitors don't have

Best for: Businesses needing integrations, custom workflows, e-commerce, member portals, or tools that don't exist off-the-shelf.

The ROI reality: Custom development costs more upfront, but often pays for itself quickly. If a custom tool saves your team 5 hours a week, that's 260 hours a year. What's that worth to your business?

Not sure what you need?

Book a free discovery call. We'll discuss your challenges and recommend the right approach - whether that's a template, custom build, or something in between.

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What you can build

From internal tools to customer-facing apps, here's how custom development helps your business.

Custom Web Apps

Tools built around your workflow. Dashboards, portals, and systems that save your team hours every week.

WordPress Plugins

When off-the-shelf plugins fall short, get custom functionality that does exactly what your business needs.

Online Stores

Shopify and WooCommerce stores that turn browsers into buyers. More sales, less abandoned carts.

Speed That Converts

Every second of load time costs you customers. Your site loads fast so visitors stick around and buy.

Rock-Solid Security

Keep hackers out and your customer data safe. Sleep better knowing your site is protected.

Connect Your Tools

Link your website to CRMs, accounting, bookings, and payments. Everything talks to everything.

Years in Business

150+

Projects Delivered

5/5

Google Rating

$1.4M+

Revenue Generated for Clients

Clean, performant code that scales

Messy code slows your site down, makes updates painful, and breaks at the worst times. We write clean, well-structured code that loads fast and is easy to maintain.

Every project ships with zero errors, optimised bundles, and sub-second load times. Your site stays fast as it grows, and your next developer will thank you.

Zero build errors Optimised bundles Sub-second loads Scalable architecture

project/src/app.ts

1 import { createApp } from './core'

2 import { db } from './database'

4 const app = createApp({

5 routes: './routes',

6 cache: true,

7 })

Terminal

$ npm run build

✓ Build complete. 0 errors.

Bundle Size

42kb

Load Time

0.8s

Build output

Passed Warnings Errors

Built with technology that fits your needs

No vendor lock-in. Your project gets the right tools for the job, not whatever is trendy.

WordPress

Shopify

WooCommerce

React

Next.js

Astro

Node.js

PHP

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Vercel

WordPress that does what you need

You already know WordPress is flexible. But generic themes and bloated plugins slow your site down and limit what you can do. Custom WordPress development changes that.

Get a site that loads fast, ranks well, and works exactly how you want it to. Custom plugins that add features no off-the-shelf solution offers. A backend your team actually enjoys using.

Whether you need a lead-generating business site, a membership portal, a booking system, or something unique to your industry, you get WordPress tailored to your business.

Popular WordPress projects

Custom themes

Custom plugins

Online stores

Member portals

Booking systems

Multi-site setups

CRM integrations

Speed fixes

Everything connects automatically

Take payments easily

Stripe, Afterpay, PayPal. Customers pay how they want.

Shipping on autopilot

Real-time rates from major carriers. Labels print automatically.

Stock that manages itself

Low stock alerts, supplier sync. Never oversell again.

Bookkeeping sorted

Xero and MYOB sync. GST handled. No manual data entry.

Online stores that sell more

Your online store should make it easy for customers to buy. That means fast pages, a checkout that doesn't lose people, and a backend you can actually manage.

Shopify or WooCommerce. Payment gateways that work. Shipping that calculates itself. Inventory that stays accurate. Less admin for you, more sales coming in.

Every part of your store is built to reduce abandoned carts and increase the average order. When sales go up and complaints go down, you know it's working.

How we build your project

You stay in the loop from start to finish. No surprises, no tech jargon.

Discovery Call

You show us how your business runs. What slows you down? What would save time? That shapes everything we build.

Solution Design

We map out exactly what you need. You get a clear proposal with scope, timeline, and fixed pricing - no surprises.

Build in Sprints

You see progress every week or two. Give feedback as it comes together, not after it's done.

Testing & QA

We test across devices, browsers, and scenarios. Bugs get squashed before your customers see anything.

Launch & Training

Your new tools go live. We train your team and provide documentation so everyone hits the ground running.

Ongoing Support

We don't disappear after launch. Updates, fixes, and new features as your business grows.

See our development work

Check out how we built a custom refund management system for TSB Living - replacing spreadsheets with smart automation.

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Our Web Development Services

Explore our specialist development services for every platform and need.

Web Apps

From internal tools to customer-facing platforms, we build custom web applications that solve your unique business chall...

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E-commerce Dev

Build a powerful online store with seamless checkout, inventory management, and payment processing. We develop e-commerc...

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WordPress Dev

From simple blogs to complex enterprise sites, we build WordPress solutions that are fast, secure, and tailored to your...

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Plugin Dev

Need functionality that off-the-shelf plugins cannot provide? We develop custom WordPress plugins that extend your site...

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Responsive Dev

We build websites and applications using responsive development practices that ensure perfect functionality across phone...

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API Integration

Break down data silos and streamline operations by connecting your website, apps, and business tools through custom API...

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What our clients say

Real results from real businesses. See why clients trust us with their digital growth.

"Jason took the time to understand our vision and business needs, translating them into a stunning, user-friendly website. Communication throughout the project was seamless. We highly recommend Lucid Media to anyone looking for top-notch web design services. Their talent, dedication, and customer-focused approach make them a standout in the field."

Dev Dhingra

CEO/Principal Advisor, Fundmaster

"We've been working with Jason from Lucid Media and couldn't recommend him more. He's been a fast communicator, proactive, and always willing to help. Jason goes above and beyond with providing recommendations and support. The websites he's built and implemented for us have been excellent. He has captured our business perfectly and ensured that it is user friendly on both desktop/mobile. Fantastic service!"

Jaide Wooler

Executive Assistant, Tom Rawson

"Jason and his team have been fantastic to work with from the initial website design and with the ongoing maintenance. They built us a really professional and well-designed site that represents our business well. It is nice to know someone reliable can manage our website and make sure it stays ranking on Google."

Terry Bradley

Director, Precision Building Inspectors

"We recently wanted to bring our idea for an app to life and Jason has been amazing to work with on this project. He worked quickly and efficiently, turning our ideas into reality. His expertise made the process smooth, and implemented any changes really quickly until things were working just as we needed. We're thrilled with the final product and will continue working with Jason on future projects."

Alana Saunders

Business Manager, A T Realty

"Working with Jason @ Lucid Media on our website was a great experience from start to finish. Jason brought our vision to life with creativity and professionalism. The design is clean and modern, and the functionality is exactly what we needed. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier web design and development."

Samir Khanna

Director, Professional Financial

"Jason and team at Lucid Media were absolutely great in delivering our company's e-commerce website. It was a great experience from start to finish - and even beyond! I would especially like to highlight the clear communication, willingness to make changes and tailoring the end product to our needs, throughout the entire process. Best of luck in the future and I'm sure we will be working with Lucid Media again soon!"

Harry & Maria

Owner, Pots of Joy

"Jason has been awesome to work with over the last few months. Whenever we've had any sort of issue with our website, he is extremely prompt in resolving it. Very professional and helpful, I highly recommend."

Lynnae Sands

Manager, Windsor Industries

"Jason created our JunkBoss company website from start to finish. He always responded immediately, shared great ideas, and the final site looks spectacular!! Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their website done."

Alex Fladgate

Owner, JunkBoss

"Working with Lucid Media was an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to thoroughly analyse our previous website, understand our product, and align with our company goals. The results were outstanding: clean, strategic, and exactly what we needed to elevate our brand presence."

Britta Friedrich

Manager, MagicGerman

"I had a call with Jason and was so impressed by how in-depth it was. He really listened, understood where I'm at, and gave me a clear action plan that I can actually use. It was practical, straightforward, and made me feel confident moving forward with my ads. I couldn't recommend working with him enough."

Melitta Adam

Founder, Melitta Skin

"Jason was a delight to work with. He turned my vision into my dream website for my business in a matter of days. His service and support is unmatched. I am truly, blown away."

Byron Hogan

Owner, Ceebs

"Working with Jason from Lucid Media has been an absolute game changer for my social media presence. His strategies have helped increase engagement, improve reach, and bring a more polished and professional edge to my social platforms."

Nelson Takle

Agent, Ray White Manukau

"I have been working with Jason from Lucid for a year now and he is absolutely brilliant, honest and reliable. His client first approach has meant his work is always on time and to a high standard. Most of all he actually gets the results he says he will."

Mitch Taylor

Director, Horton Taylor

"I had Lucid Media do some SEO work for us and I'm super impressed with the results. Jason also took the time to educate me deeply on the topic so I didn't feel like everything was smoke and mirrors like I have had with previous agencies."

Alex Mayo

Owner, Playceholdr

"Jason has been awesome in the work he has done for us - he is fast, very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend!"

Joel D'leema

Director, TSB Living

"Jason at Lucid Media did an incredible job designing my website and optimising it for lead generation. He delivered everything quickly without compromising on quality. I'm really happy with the end result and already seeing the benefits."

Nikita Aery

Agent, Ray White Manukau

"Lucid Media provides great service, quickly establishing and refining our website. They are always available to us when we need changes made. Expert in SEO which is critical, our company now ranks at the top of Google searches, alongside our international suppliers but ahead of other agents around the world. We totally recommend Lucid as a highly competent and committed website developer and manager."

Andrew Harvey

Director, AES Comp

"Huge shoutout to Jason for putting together my real estate website. The site looks clean, professional, and easy to use. He made the whole process super simple and stress-free. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a website."

Aidan Fraei

Agent, Ray White