# Software Development in Hastings

Source: https://dijituldevelopments.co.uk/locations/hastings/

> dijitul develops bespoke software, web apps and integrations for Hastings businesses, from fishing and seafood traders on the Stade to creative studios, tourism operators, care providers and small manufacturers. We work remotely from Mansfield, and each project receives a fixed-price quote after a free chat, so you can plan with a firm budget.

Hastings is famous for 1066, but its modern economy is built on the sea, visitors and a strong creative community. The Stade, on the Old Town beach, is home to Europe's largest beach-launched fishing fleet, with its distinctive black net huts, fish markets and seafood sellers. Hastings Pier, the castle ruins, the cliff railways and the Old Town's independent shops draw visitors, and Hastings Contemporary gallery sits beside the fishing beach.

Artists, makers, designers and small creative businesses have moved to Hastings and St Leonards in growing numbers, attracted by the coast and lower costs than Brighton or London. East Sussex College has a campus in the town, and the Conquest Hospital is a major employer. Business parks at Ivyhouse Lane and the Queensway area hold light industry and manufacturing, and the link road to Bexhill has opened up new employment land.

Software for Hastings businesses usually needs to be practical and affordable to run:

- Catch, sales and traceability records for fishing and seafood businesses

- Online shops and stock management for makers, galleries and independent retailers

- Booking and availability systems for holiday lets, guest houses and tours

- Rostering and care records for care homes and home care agencies

- Order and production tracking for small manufacturers

Seafood traders need to record where and when fish were caught and who bought them, both for regulation and for customers who value local provenance. A simple web app on a phone or tablet can capture that at the point of sale. For makers and galleries, a well-built WooCommerce or Shopify shop linked to stock and accounts often makes more difference than any amount of social media.

## Who we build for in Hastings

- Fishing and seafood businesses
- Artists, makers and galleries
- Independent retailers
- Holiday lets and guest houses
- Tour and attraction operators
- Care providers
- Small manufacturers
- Creative and design studios

## Pricing

Every project gets a fixed-price quote after a free initial chat and a short scoping stage. You own the code and the data. Book a free chat: https://dijituldevelopments.co.uk/contact/ · 01623 650333 · info@dijitul.uk

### Can you work with our Hastings business remotely?

Yes. dijitul works remotely from Mansfield. We talk through your needs on a video call, share designs and a working test site, and agree every change in writing. Small Hastings businesses get the same process as larger clients, scaled to their budget.

### Do you cover St Leonards, Bexhill, Rye and Battle?

Yes. We work with businesses across the area, including St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye, Battle, Winchelsea and Eastbourne. Every project follows the same free chat, scoping stage and fixed-price quote, wherever you are.

### Can you connect our online shop to our accounts?

Yes. We can link Shopify, WooCommerce or another platform to Xero, QuickBooks or Sage so orders, fees and refunds are recorded automatically, and stock levels stay correct across your shop, website and any marketplaces.