# Department of Web

> Department of Web is an AI-first software house building custom web applications.
> Our primary stack is Laravel (PHP) for backend and full-stack apps, React for interactive
> frontends, and WordPress for content-driven sites and e-commerce. We also work with Flutter
> for mobile. We specialize in the automotive industry — parts stores, vehicle marketplaces,
> rental platforms, motorsport, and dealerships — and have delivered 100+ projects for US,
> European, and Polish clients across entertainment, government, SaaS, and B2B sectors.
> AI tooling is woven into our discovery, design, code review, QA, and delivery processes.
> Featured in Smashing Magazine and WP Tavern.

## About

- [About Department of Web](https://departmentofweb.com/about): Team, values, and what we do — branding, web design, development.
- [Our work](https://departmentofweb.com/our-work): Approach, process, and past partnerships.
- [Collaborate](https://departmentofweb.com/collaborate): How to partner with us.
- [Free website audit](https://departmentofweb.com/audit): Request a free audit of your site.
- [Contact](https://departmentofweb.com/contact): Get in touch.

## Case studies

- [Enterprise Hosting Costs Cut by 50%](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/enterprise-hosting): Automotive / E-commerce
- [Automate the ticket reservation system](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/ticket-reservation-system): Public Administration
- [Vanlife Trader Filtering System Redesign](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/vanlife-trader-filtering-system-redesign): Automotive / E-commerce
- [Good People Digital Outsourcing](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/gpd): Outsourcing
- [Data Processing Solutions](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/data-processing): Data Science
- [Fusebox](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/fusebox): SaaS / Entertainment
- [Vanlife Trader](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/vanlife-trader): Automotive / E-commerce
- [Learning Management System](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/lms): Education
- [WP Appointments](https://departmentofweb.com/case-studies/wp-appointments): WordPress Plugin

## Blog

- [Why we choose automotive websites?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/why-automotive-websites): Why we focus on automotive websites? From parts stores to motorsport platforms, we know what makes this industry tick — and how to turn that into high-performance sites that drive results.
- [Why SaaS Marketing should start in the Discovery Phase?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/why-saas-marketing-should-start-in-the-discovery-phase): Discover why SaaS marketing during the discovery phase is essential for success. Validate your idea, identify your audience, and lay a solid foundation for growth.
- [WP Appointments - official statement](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/wp-appointments-official-statement): Due to the recent influx of messages regarding the lack of contact with the creator of the WP Appointments plugin, Dawid Urbański, and the assumption that we are responsible for the plugin and its current state, we would like to clarify a few things.
- [Your guide to custom web development: 8 things to consider [2024]](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/guide-to-custom-web-development): If you want to develop a new digital product – whether it’s a website or a web application – you need to find a web development company that will help you with the whole process – from ideation to launch of the final product.
- [How to make sure you have a perfect website for your startup?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/how-to-make-sure-you-have-a-perfect-website-for-your-startup): The folks knocking on the doors of the Department of Web the most? Startups! In my time working at our web design agency, I’ve met brands that were diamonds in the rough but never took off. I’ve also seen some that flopped right out the gate, even with boatloads of cash backing ’em. And you know the kicker? They all had one thing in common…
- [How Custom Solutions can save you money — the hidden costs of using Off-the-Shelf Software](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/how-custom-solutions-can-save-you-money): There are different approaches to creating a digital product. Nowadays, with no-code, low-code, or even SaaS, creating an online business is easier than ever. There’s still the “classic way” — building from scratch.
- [Overcoming Common Challenges in Quality Assurance](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/overcoming-common-challenges-in-quality-assurance): As businesses grow, quality assurance becomes an increasingly important aspect of their operations. However, ensuring that products or services meet a high standard can be challenging, and businesses face several common obstacles.
- [What is project documentation, and what should it contain?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/what-is-project-documentation-and-what-should-it-contain): During the initial planning of your software, programmers often use the phrase project documentation. From these discussions, documentation is the backbone of your project, but what is it?
- [Let’s green IT!](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/lets-green-it): Software teams for Climate Change Reduction
- [What can you do to make web projects less risky? (based on true stories)](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/what-can-you-do-to-make-web-projects-less-risky): In today’s digital age, having a solid online presence is essential for any business to thrive. Whether a small-scale startup or a large corporation, every organization needs a website to showcase its products and services to potential customers.
- [5 RED FLAGS in Software House cooperation](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/five-red-flags-in-software-house-cooperation): Are you considering developing a website or software for your business? Hold your horses, and read this, because you might end up digging a hole in your wallet with a multi-thousand-dollar budget.
- [What are some good reasons to choose a custom-built site over SaaS platforms?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/what-are-some-good-reasons-to-choose-a-custom-built-site-over-saas-platforms): Whenever you want to develop a digital product, be it a website or an application, you have two options — go for custom software development services and build your product from scratch or opt for a ready-made product, sometimes referred to as SaaS or PaaS. What should you take into consideration when making this decision?
- [Why should you consider outsourcing IT services?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/why-should-you-consider-outsourcing-it-services): Have you ever thought of outsourcing IT services to an external software development company? Such a strategy offers many significant benefits, including money and time savings.
- [Eat, laugh, code. That is DoW’s Summit 2022 💜](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/eat-laugh-code-that-is-dows-summit-2022): This article was supposed to have a different title and certainly wasn’t meant to reference a Julia Roberts movie.
- [Can programmers become tattoo artists (and vice versa)?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/can-programmers-become-tattoo-artists-and-vice-versa): To answer the title question — yes, they can. I will be happy to prove my thesis in this article, but first, a few words about me and how I came up with the idea for this post.
- [How to work effectively and not go MAD.](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/how-to-work-effectively-and-not-go-mad): Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneurial marketer, large company head, or just starting your business, it doesn’t matter — your day is only 24 hours long. Calculate time for sleeping, eating, and time spent with your loved ones. How much do you have left? Well, that’s not much!
- [Hidden costs of website development](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/hidden-costs-of-website-development): Have you ever completed or been a part of a project that exceeded the deadline or budget? Yeah, who hasn’t? Do you know why that happened? I can tell you why — because of a lack of planning.
- [From Digital Marketing to Programming World](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/from-digital-marketing-to-programming-world): What you are about to read is how I changed careers to programming from digital marketing, starting with no relevant background experience or degree.
- [Quality Assurance in Web Development — Invaluable or Waste of Money?](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/quality-assurance-in-web-development-invaluable-or-waste-of-money): Quality assurance is increasingly recognized as an important part of the website or application development process. However, in an attempt to cut costs, some companies may simply abandon this stage, considering it an unnecessary expense. Could this be true indeed, or does such an approach generate the risk of much higher costs in the end?
- [Who and Why](https://departmentofweb.com/blog/who-and-why): We’re Department of Web. Yes, this name suggests we’re a department in some government office. No, we’re not. But yes, we do web. We’re actually another company.