Custom Developments

In addition to the applications we offer, Sightings specializes in custom development. We can develop additional functionality to all of the open source applications we make use of or pretty much any other open source application you may have in mind.

What is web development exactly?

Web development refers to the development of online applications or functions, which can include both client side/server side coding. Web development refers to the non-design aspects of your website, e.g. Writing Code, Designing Databases, Integrating with API’s, Payment Gateways, Social Networks etc.

There are various different frameworks, languages and means to develop online applications, the most popular being .NET (Microsoft) and LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) These technologies allow us to deliver online applications that are available anywhere anytime online, where in the past applications stayed on the users desktop. This has allowed for the decentralization of information.

An example to the extent this has impacted on our society and business one only has to take a look at the emergence of E-commerce, websites like Amazon, Ebay or South African sites like Kalahari.net,Digital Planet. Users are now able to shop for an array of goods from the comfort of their home or business and have it delivered to their doorstep, from anywhere in the world.

Another example is the evolution of social networking applications or Web 2.0 such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Plaxo, and Flikr among others. These applications have introduced a new culture in society; individuals are connected with friends, family, business colleagues from all over the world and are able to share memories, photos and business ideas instantly.

What Web Development can Sightings offer?

Sightings specializes in the LAMP environment (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and can develop custom applications from scratch or build on existing frameworks. We can provide:

• CMS Systems, Newsletter systems, Blogs, Forums etc.
• Intranet Applications
• Web 2.0 application development for sites like Facebook, iGoogle etc.
• Ecommerce shopping carts and Gateway Integration
• Database development
• M-commerce or Mobile Solutions Development and Integration
• Consulting

Please contact us and speak to one of our Business Development Managers for a consultation to discuss your unique requirements.