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Cinematic 3D Portfolio with Scroll-Driven Animations
A showcase of our creative development capabilities—immersive 3D scroll animations built with GSAP, Three.js, and WebGL.
We build fast, scalable websites and custom web applications for businesses across the North West. Local expertise, modern technology, real results.
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Andrew B.
Fantastic service, from start to finish all my queries and concerns were dealt with. The web peoples blue sky thinking brought a transformation that has been unequivocal not just for us but our loyal consumers. 10/10
Gavin Sudworth
Just wanted to say a huge thank you. The new website has improved the traffic to our site 10 fold. We're number one on Google now which has drastically increased our turnover. Thanks again.
Lee Renner
An excellent service provided by Greg, exceeded my expectations and delivered a brilliant, professional website for my business. Will definitely be using The Web People for my future business ventures.
Matt Heywood
Great service and very helpful group of people that sorted us out with everything we needed! Highly recommend.
Web development is the process of building websites and web applications — from simple marketing sites to complex, data-driven platforms. It covers everything from front-end interfaces to back-end systems, APIs, and databases.
Unlike off-the-shelf templates, custom web development gives you full control over how your website looks, works, and grows. We build tailored solutions using modern technologies like React, Next.js, and Node.js — choosing the right tools for each project based on your specific needs.
Based in Newton-le-Willows and serving businesses across St Helens, Liverpool, Manchester, and the wider North West, we combine technical expertise with local, hands-on service. Whether you're launching a new site, rebuilding an existing one, or developing a custom web application, our team can help.
Performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices are built into every project from day one. We also provide web design services for businesses that need a complete solution from concept to launch.
Their team built a beautiful and lightning-fast website that's helped drive more traffic, leads, and confidence in our brand.
We follow a proven process that combines technical excellence with clear communication — ensuring your project is delivered on time, on budget, and built to last.

Every web development project starts with understanding your business, your users, and your technical requirements. We begin with a thorough discovery phase — mapping out what your website or application needs to do and how it should work.
We define the technical architecture, choose the right technology stack, and plan the information structure. Whether you need a content-driven marketing site or a complex web application, we design the foundation to support your goals now and scale as you grow.
Our planning process reduces surprises during development. You get a clear scope, realistic timeline, and a shared understanding of what we're building before any code is written.

We build fast, responsive frontends using modern frameworks like React and Next.js. Every interface we create is mobile-first, accessible, and optimised for performance — ensuring your users get a brilliant experience on any device.
Our frontend development goes beyond making things look good. We focus on interaction design, loading performance, and Core Web Vitals compliance. The result is a website that feels snappy, ranks well in search engines, and converts visitors into customers.
Whether it's a dynamic single-page application, a server-rendered marketing site, or a headless CMS frontend, we choose the right approach for your project and build it to the highest standards.

Behind every great website is solid backend infrastructure. We build secure, scalable server-side systems using Node.js, serverless functions, and modern cloud platforms. Our backends handle authentication, data processing, and business logic reliably.
We specialise in API development and third-party integrations — connecting your website to payment gateways, CRMs, inventory systems, email platforms, and more. Whether you need a REST API, GraphQL endpoint, or webhook integration, we build it clean and well-documented.
For content-driven sites, we set up headless CMS solutions like Sanity or Contentful, giving you full editorial control while we handle the technical delivery. WordPress remains an option for projects where it makes sense.

Before any site goes live, we run comprehensive testing across browsers, devices, and screen sizes. We check accessibility, validate forms, test edge cases, and measure performance against Core Web Vitals benchmarks.
Our launch process is methodical — DNS configuration, SSL certificates, redirects, analytics setup, and search engine indexing are all handled. We also set up monitoring so we can catch and resolve issues quickly after go-live.
After launch, we provide ongoing support and maintenance to keep your site secure, performant, and up to date. Whether you need a dedicated support retainer or ad-hoc help, we're here for the long term. For businesses wanting to boost their search visibility, we also offer dedicated SEO services.
Full-stack web development tailored to your business — from responsive sites to complex web applications.
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