Build powerful, scalable web portals without the risks of traditional custom development
At Steer73, we specialise in custom web portal development that drives business performance. Our proven methodology and digital transformation platform remove the risks usually associated with building custom portals, delivering solutions that improve efficiency, enhance customer and employee experiences, and unlock scalable growth.
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The challenges that can be solved with web portal development
Disconnected teams and systems are slowing you down
When workflows, data or communications are spread across disconnected systems, operational inefficiencies and errors creep in. Visibility across projects, jobs and customer interactions becomes difficult, causing delays and missed opportunities.
We build web portals that connect teams, systems and data into a single, real-time platform, giving our clients the visibility and control needed to move faster and work smarter.
Manual processes are driving up costs and errors
Customer onboarding, supplier management and service workflows often rely on manual steps and paper-based processes. This slows response times, increases error rates, and strains operational teams.
We develop web portals that automate key workflows, streamline service delivery and enable self-service, cutting costs, reducing mistakes, and freeing up your team for higher value work.
A sub-par customer experience is costing you relevance and revenue
Customer expectations have shifted. If your digital experience feels outdated or difficult to use, or even worse, you don’t have one, customers will turn to your competitors’ faster, easier, more intuitive options. Poor customer experiences not only impact satisfaction but also directly limit growth and retention.
We build modern web portals that deliver the digital experiences customers expect, helping firms stay competitive, grow revenue, and strengthen their position in the market.
Legacy systems are limiting your ability to scale
Outdated internal systems or limited self-service options restrict your organisation’s ability to grow efficiently. Scaling up operations or serving more customers often requires adding more people, rather than building smarter processes.
We design and deliver scalable web portals that modernise operations, increase capacity without increasing headcount, and gives clients a platform to support long-term growth.
Whether it’s a customer portal to streamline onboarding or a supplier portal to manage complex logistics, investing in web portal development ensures your technology evolves with your business, not against it.
Whether you’re developing a completely new portal or replacing a legacy system, we can help.
Every web portal development project is different. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving away from off-the-shelf software, upgrading a legacy platform or changing development partners, we provide a structured, zero-risk path to a better solution.
Build new capabilities with a greenfield web portal project
Need to launch a brand-new platform? We’ll take your business goals and translate them into a scalable, high-performance custom web portal designed for your users, integrated with your systems, and built to evolve over time.
Replace an off-the-shelf system that no longer supports your business
If your current solution is forcing workarounds, becoming too expensive, or no longer fits your operations, we’ll help you move to a purpose-built portal that fits your business now and in the future. No licence fees, no vendor lock-in, and full ownership of your solution.
Modernise or replace a legacy portal
Older systems can hold back performance, create risk, and increase costs. We’ll work with you to assess your existing portal and develop a modern replacement that improves security, speed, and usability while introducing new features your teams and customers will value.
Switch from your current development team
If you’re looking for a partner with stronger technical capability, better communication, or a more reliable delivery process, we can step in. Our onboarding process makes the transition smooth and secure, so you can keep moving forward without delay.
Web portal services offered
We support businesses across the full lifecycle of web portal development:
Portal Discovery projects
Free initial projects to validate your vision, identify the best technical approach for your portal, and define budgets and timelines.
Web portal design
UX/UI research and design to ensure high adoption and engagement.
Custom web portal development
End-to-end development using our proven Digital Transformation platform to give you the portal you need faster and more cost effectively than other options, with ROI guaranteed.
Portal modernisation & migration
Upgrading legacy portals to improve performance, usability, and security. This can include upgrading their infrastructure e.g. migrating existing portals to the cloud.
System integrations
Connecting your portal with ERPs, CRMs, payment systems, data warehouses and more.
Maintenance and ongoing support
Keeping your portal secure, up-to-date and working exactly as you need it to for years to come.
Types of portals we build
Every portal we build is designed around your users’ needs and your operational goals. Our web portal development expertise covers a wide range of use cases, including
Customer portals
Enhance customer experience and revenue with account management, service requests, and self-service tools.
Vendor/supplier portals
Streamline procurement, order tracking, invoicing, and collaboration.
Field service portals
Reduce time wasted by field operatives, remove back-and-forth communication with office teams and optimise travel time and costs.
Employee portals
Empower your workforce with HR tools, knowledge management, internal services and communications.
Partner portals
Enable smoother collaboration with resellers, affiliates, or distributors.
Education and eLearning portals
Manage course content, student progress, and certifications.
Community portals
Create an online space for user groups, forums, discussions, events, and resource sharing
Ongoing management of your web portal
When you develop a web portal with Steer73, you have complete control over how it is managed.
Option 1: Leave web portal maintenance up to us - From just £1,000/quarter
We have a suite of services to ensure that your portal delivers value, years into the future. These services include security & risk monitoring, hosting and cost management, maintenance and more… everything you need to optimally manage your web portal.
Properly maintained, the portals we develop can last a long time. Many of the systems we’ve developed are coming into their tenth year of operation.
Option 2: Take over maintenance yourself
Some clients, especially those with strong internal teams, might decide to take the management of their web portal in house. We’re used to maintaining best-in-class documentation and handover support to ensure this happens seamlessly.
Why custom portals are a better alternative to off-the-shelf software
Most off-the-shelf portals force you to compromise. They don’t scale well, are expensive to customise, and can quickly become a poor fit as your business evolves. Our custom web portal development services give you an adaptable, high-performing solution built around your needs, not someone else’s product roadmap.
Designed around your business
No two organisations operate the same way. We build portals around your specific workflows, user groups, and business processes, giving you a solution that improves performance from day one and adapts as your needs evolve.
Built to scale, not to break
Our portals are designed for long-term growth. Whether it’s more users, more data, or more functionality, your portal will scale without performance issues or expensive upgrades.
Security and compliance built-in
We follow secure development best practices from day one, with regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and security reviews built into our process. Whether you’re operating in regulated sectors or simply prioritising data protection, your portal will be built to meet your needs and budget.
No licence fees, no vendor lock-in
You retain full control and ownership of the IP. There are no ongoing licence fees or proprietary limitations, just a platform that belongs to you and delivers value on your terms.
Lower total cost of ownership
Custom web portals often outperform off-the-shelf systems in cost over the long term. By removing workarounds, licensing fees, and third-party limitations, we help you build a solution that delivers a higher return on investment, year after year.
Web portal services offered
At Steer73, successful web portal development is based on building the right thing, the right way. Our structured, transparent approach eliminates project risk and ensures the portal you build delivers a guaranteed return on investment.
Our process ensures you get the portal you need, guaranteed:
1. Discovery
Understand business challenges, define portal capabilities, create epic-level requirements.
2. Scoping
Prioritise features, validate technology choices, fix budgets and timelines.
3. Solution definition
Create detailed requirements, process flows, user stories, and technical architecture.
4. Implementation & Testing
Build the portal to exact specifications utilising our Digital Transformation Platform to deliver your portal up to 3x faster than traditional custom development.
5. UAT & Launch
Final testing and onboarding, before secure, stable deployment.
6. Support and Evolution
Ongoing maintenance, monitoring and enhancements through Steer Continuity services.
Enterprise portal
Chubb: Building a global customer portal
We worked with Chubb, a leading fire and security provider operating in 20+ countries, to design and deliver a global customer portal. The solution replaced fragmented regional systems with a single platform for invoicing, service monitoring, and customer engagement. Featuring complex ERP integrations and scalable Azure architecture, the portal improved operational efficiency, reduced churn, and created a best-in-class digital customer experience, deployable across all regions and devices.
SME portal
The Mortgage Store: A portal for real-time mortgage tracking
We built a secure web portal for The Mortgage Store to replace a time-consuming manual reporting process. The custom portal integrates with industry systems, giving housebuilders real-time updates on mortgage applications. The result: a 5x increase in reporting frequency, a significant halving in staff workload, and an improved experience for both clients and internal teams helping ensure mortgage completions stay on track and relationships stay strong.
How much does it cost and how long does it take to develop a web portal?
Portal development projects vary based on complexity, integration needs, security requirements, and feature sets. After a conversation with our team, we will be able to give you clear, experience-based estimates.
As a guide:
- Early vision types and designs can be created in as little as two weeks
- A first release of a portal can be delivered in as little as 3-5 months
Costs vary accordingly, but are often more competitive than extensive ERP customisation or scaling SaaS licenses.
Our free Discovery projects provide you with a detailed roadmap, cost ranges and timelines before any commitment is made.
Why choose Steer73?
Get full support, from requirements gathering to ongoing management of a high-ROI system.
Proven success
100% project delivery record, including complex portal builds.
Superior ROI
Custom web portals that outperform SaaS or ERP customisation in total cost and ROI.
Risk elimination
Fixed-price stages, guaranteed deliverables, structured processes.
Deep technical expertise
Full-stack Microsoft and open-source development capabilities.
Partnership approach
We act as a long-term digital transformation partner, not just a delivery agency.
From global enterprises to ambitious mid-sized firms, we help businesses build web portals that deliver lasting business impact.
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Steer73, very professional, very fast and they keep us in check – keep us focused on answering the important issues at hand.”
Chubb
What our clients say
Discuss your project
It’s never a bad time to start a conversation. Book a free consultation to:
- Clarify your portal vision
- Get expert technical advice
- Receive an indicative roadmap, timeline and budget
Let’s build a portal that drives your business forward.