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Technical focus: bookings and enquiries

Who this is for

This page is for businesses that need booking requests, quote forms, customer enquiries or repeatable workflows.

It is a good fit for small businesses that want website enquiries to become organised business data instead of scattered emails.

This is where Crawford Software Works differs from a basic brochure-site provider: the website can become a working business tool.

Developer-led, not an agency package

Written and maintained by Andrew Crawford

Crawford Software Works is a developer-led business based in Central Scotland. Andrew Crawford works directly on websites, WordPress builds, PHP/MySQL systems, admin panels, dashboards, databases and workflow tools.

The aim is to give small businesses a proper online presence from around £500 when the brief is compact, while still supporting larger custom builds when the project needs more technical depth.

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What can be included

Website, WordPress and custom build options

Each project is scoped around the business need. A compact small-business website can stay affordable, while more advanced tools can be added when there is a clear reason.

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booking enquiry forms

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

quote forms

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

email notifications

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

admin dashboards

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

database-backed enquiry logs

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

status tracking

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

customer portals

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

analytics and reporting

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

Pricing position

Affordable small websites, with room to grow

Small-business websites can start from around £500 when the scope is compact and clear. WordPress is often a sensible lower-cost option for service pages, blogs, galleries and simple editing.

Clean custom websites and PHP/MySQL systems usually start higher because they include more planning, coding, testing and future flexibility. Larger builds can be staged so the business is not forced into everything at once.

Not a generic agency package

Direct developer-led work

Crawford Software Works is not trying to be a full-service marketing agency. The strength is practical web design, WordPress, PHP/MySQL development, databases, dashboards, admin panels, booking/enquiry flows and automation.

That makes it suitable for small business websites and for more technical custom jobs where the website needs to become a working business tool.

Questions

Common questions

Do I need a full booking system from day one?

Not always. Many businesses should start with a clear enquiry flow first, then add advanced booking features when the demand is proven.

Can this work with WordPress?

Yes. WordPress can handle simpler forms and content; custom PHP/MySQL is better when the booking or workflow logic becomes more specific.

Want a website that fits the business rather than a generic package?

Send a short brief and Crawford Software Works can suggest whether a small WordPress site, clean custom build or staged PHP/MySQL tool is the right fit.

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