Web Development | EARNST

What we build

Custom web applications for specific business needs. This includes internal tools (inventory management, order processing, reporting dashboards), customer-facing platforms (booking systems, configurators, member portals), and specialized websites (product catalogs, documentation sites, marketing pages). We focus on tools that make your daily operations easier, faster, or more reliable.

Our tech stack centers on Node.js for backend logic, PostgreSQL for data storage, and modern web standards for the frontend. We use Eleventy for static sites, Express for APIs, and containerization (Docker) for deployment. No WordPress. No page builders. No bloated frameworks. Just clean code that does exactly what you need.

Who needs this?

Businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf software or need something specific that doesn't exist yet. Common scenarios: your team uses spreadsheets for critical processes (inventory, orders, scheduling), you're paying monthly fees for SaaS tools that only partially fit your workflow, or you need to connect multiple systems together (shop, CRM, accounting, warehouse).

Typical clients: small manufacturers tracking production, service businesses managing bookings, retailers coordinating multiple sales channels, marketing agencies building client reporting tools. Budget threshold: custom development makes sense when the efficiency gain or cost savings exceed €10,000 per year.

How EARNST approaches it

We start with understanding the actual problem, not just the requested solution. Many projects begin with "we need a dashboard" when the real issue is "we can't find information quickly." We map out workflows, identify bottlenecks, and design systems that solve the underlying problem. This often results in simpler, cheaper solutions than originally envisioned.

Development follows a staged approach: prototype first (basic version to validate concept), then core features (essential functionality), then refinements (polish, optimization, edge cases). You get working software early and provide feedback throughout. We prioritize maintainability over cleverness, use boring technology that works, and avoid unnecessary dependencies. The result: systems that your team can actually use and future developers can actually understand.

Project scope

Project timelines vary based on complexity. A simple marketing website (10 to 15 pages, content management, contact forms) takes 2 to 3 weeks. A custom booking system (calendar, availability management, payment processing, customer portal) takes 6 to 8 weeks. A full backoffice application (inventory, orders, reporting, multi-user permissions) takes 10 to 14 weeks.

We work in weekly sprints with regular check-ins. Hosting costs typically range from €50 to €200 per month depending on traffic and storage needs. Maintenance is billed monthly (€300 to €800 depending on system complexity) and covers updates, bug fixes, minor adjustments, and monitoring.