Website Development
Websites built around your business, with clear content, responsive layouts and a straightforward experience for your visitors.
Freelance Development & Website Hosting
Websites, software and hosting for your business.
We provide freelance development and website hosting, from new websites and custom applications to improvements to your existing software. Tell us what you need and we will help you bring it to life.
A small team. A clear focus.
2
Developers
15+
Years experience
1
Big idea
Services
Freelance Development & Website Hosting
Website builds, bespoke software and hosting to support your business.
Website Hosting
Website hosting with backups, updates, migrations and support available. We will agree on the services and level of support that suit your site.
Freelance Software Development
Bespoke applications and improvements to existing software, including Laravel and Vue development for your business processes and customer needs.
API & System Integrations
Connect your stack to Stripe, Xero, HubSpot, and custom endpoints so data moves cleanly between tools.
Workflow Automation
Reduce repetitive admin with process automation, background jobs, and operational tooling tailored to your team.
Modernisation & Advisory
Upgrade legacy systems, improve platform reliability, and get clear technical direction for your next phase.
From idea to delivery
Practical development, from first idea to launch.
Whether you need a business website, a bespoke application or help with an existing project, we work with you to define the scope and build a solution that fits. We also offer website hosting, with backups, updates, migrations and support available to suit your needs.
Discuss your projectOur Approach
Development With Your Business in Mind
Practical software, clear communication and website hosting from one team.
Reliability
Built Around Your Needs
We build websites and software around your goals, whether you are starting a new project or improving an existing one.
Development
Clarity
Transparent Project Delivery
Clients can track scope, progress, and outcomes without chasing updates or digging through fragmented threads.
Delivery
Longevity
Practical Product Thinking
We balance speed and maintainability so your software stays useful after launch, not just during build.
Engineering
Continuity
Development & Hosting
Bring your development project and website hosting needs to the same team, from planning your build to getting your site online.
Partnership
Our Team
Meet the People Behind Forty-Seven Software
These are the people that make Forty-Seven Software possible. Get to know them and see what they can do for your business.
Edward Gough
Founder & Lead Software Engineer
Owns architecture and delivery. Focused on reliable Laravel systems, maintainable code, and business outcomes.
Oliver Kirkham
Software Engineer
Builds and maintains software at Forty-Seven Software. Focused on maintainable applications, practical solutions, and reliable delivery.
Let’s build something useful
Need development help or a home for your website?
Talk to us about your next project or website hosting requirements. We will help you work out the scope, discuss your options and agree on the next steps.