We engineer the platforms your business actually runs on.
PhantomGrid designs, builds, secures and supports websites, commerce stores and business applications — scoped in writing, engineered for speed, and handed over with code you fully own.
WCAG 2.2 accessibility
Contrast, keyboard and screen-reader checks passed before launch.
Breakpoints tested
Every build verified from 320px mobile to 2560px desktop.
Delivery stages
Each with a defined output and a written sign-off.
Response time
Every enquiry answered within one business day.
One accountable team from first sketch to long-term support.
Most platforms fail at the seams between agencies. We cover strategy, design, engineering, growth and care under one written scope, so nothing falls between the cracks.
Web Design & UI/UX
Interfaces designed around how your buyers actually decide — research, information architecture, wireframes and a reusable design system before a line of code.
- Discovery, user journeys & IA
- Design system & component library
- Clickable prototype sign-off
Website Engineering
Fast, accessible WordPress and headless builds with clean, documented code your team can maintain long after launch.
- Custom themes & block patterns
- Core Web Vitals performance budget
- Editor training & handover docs
E-Commerce Platforms
WooCommerce and Shopify stores engineered for conversion — catalogue structure, payments, shipping rules and a checkout that does not leak revenue.
- Catalogue & variant architecture
- Payment gateway & tax setup
- Checkout & funnel optimisation
Custom Applications
Portals, dashboards and internal tools built around your workflow, with role-based access, audit trails and automated testing.
- Client & staff portals
- Role-based access control
- Automated tests & CI/CD
Automation & Integrations
Connect your CRM, ERP, payments and marketing stack so data moves once, correctly, without anyone copy-pasting between systems.
- REST & webhook integrations
- Workflow & approval automation
- Monitoring & error alerts
SEO & Digital Growth
Technical SEO, analytics and content structure that turn a well-built site into a measurable acquisition channel.
- Technical SEO audit & fixes
- GA4, Search Console & conversion tracking
- Monthly performance reporting
Care, Security & Managed Hosting
Updates, uptime monitoring, off-site backups, security hardening and a named engineer on call — so the platform keeps performing long after launch day.
Engineering discipline, applied to commercial work.
We treat your website as infrastructure, not decoration. That means written commitments, measurable budgets and no hidden dependencies.
Fixed scope, fixed price
Every deliverable, milestone and price is agreed in writing before work begins. No surprise invoices.
Senior-led delivery
A named technical lead owns your project end to end and is the person you actually speak to.
Performance budgets
Load-time, page-weight and Core Web Vitals targets are set up front and verified before launch.
You own everything
Source code, design files, domains and hosting accounts sit in your name. No lock-in, ever.
Seven stages, each with a defined output.
Predictability comes from process. You always know what stage we are in, what it produces and what needs your sign-off.
Discover
Goals, users, constraints and success metrics agreed.
Output · BriefDefine
Scope, sitemap, stack and fixed quote in writing.
Output · Scope docDesign
Wireframes, design system and clickable prototype.
Output · PrototypeBuild
Engineering in short sprints with weekly demos.
Output · Staging siteVerify
Performance, accessibility, security and device QA.
Output · QA reportLaunch
Zero-downtime release, redirects and monitoring.
Output · Go-liveImprove
Analytics review and a prioritised roadmap.
Output · RoadmapThe kind of platforms we build.
Professional Services Platform
Multi-service lead-generation site for a consultancy: structured service pages, gated resources and CRM-connected forms.
- WordPress + custom blocks
- HubSpot integration
- Core Web Vitals green
Regional Commerce Store
Multi-category WooCommerce store with local payment gateways, delivery-zone shipping rules and a one-page checkout.
- Catalogue architecture
- Payment & shipping setup
- Checkout optimisation
Business Operations Dashboard
Internal dashboard consolidating orders, inventory and support tickets with role-based access and daily reports.
- Custom web application
- API data consolidation
- Automated reporting
Domain knowledge that shortens the learning curve.
We have shipped platforms across regulated, transactional and content-heavy industries, so we ask the right questions early.
Clear packages against a defined scope.
Start from a package or let us scope something custom. Every quote is fixed and itemised before work begins.
For new businesses that need a credible, fast site live quickly.
- Up to 6 custom-designed pages
- Mobile-first responsive build
- On-page SEO & GA4 setup
- Contact forms & spam protection
- 2 rounds of revisions
- 14 days post-launch support
For established firms that need a platform to generate leads or sales.
- Up to 15 pages + design system
- Blog, resources or case-study hub
- CRM / email-marketing integration
- Conversion tracking & dashboards
- Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) audit
- 30 days post-launch support
For complex platforms, stores and custom applications.
- Custom architecture & integrations
- E-commerce or web application
- Automated testing & CI/CD
- Performance & security hardening
- Named senior technical lead
- 90 days post-launch support
Ongoing care plans from $169/month · Compare all packages
What we verify before anything goes live.
Performance
Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals measured on real devices against the budget agreed at scoping.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 AA checks: contrast, focus order, keyboard navigation and screen-reader labels.
Responsive integrity
Layouts verified at 12+ breakpoints across iOS, Android, Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge.
Security posture
Hardened configuration, least-privilege access, SSL, backups and dependency checks.
Straight answers to the usual questions.
Anything else? Our full FAQ covers payments, process and support in detail.
How long does a typical project take?
A Launch website usually goes live in 2–4 weeks. Growth platforms take 5–8 weeks, and custom applications or large stores are scheduled in phases after discovery. The timeline is fixed in your scope document.
Are your quotes really fixed?
Yes. Once scope is agreed in writing, the price does not change. If you ask for something new mid-project we quote it separately as a change request, and nothing proceeds without your approval.
Who owns the website when it is finished?
You do. Source code, design files, domain, hosting and every third-party account are registered to your business. We hand over credentials and documentation at launch.
Do you support the site after launch?
Every package includes a post-launch support window. After that, our care plans cover updates, monitoring, backups, security and a monthly block of improvement hours.