Web development in Gothenburg
Web development in Gothenburg, to us, means building web apps and platforms, not simple campaign sites. We're based in central Gothenburg, close to the city's industrial, logistics, and tech companies around Lindholmen, and we work in modern frameworks like Next.js and React. The focus is on a long-term partnership with local meetings and ongoing maintenance.
Gothenburg is a city built on industry, logistics, and a growing tech sector. That shows in the kinds of digital projects in demand: not brochure sites, but web apps and platforms that actually do something. At Weapp we sit right in the middle of it, in central Gothenburg, building exactly that kind of web presence.
Website or web app – the distinction that matters
Many web agencies build websites: content, images, a contact page. That’s a craft, but it’s not what we’re best at. Our focus is web apps – logged-in portals, customer tools, dashboards, and systems where the user does things rather than just reads.
The distinction is crucial for how the project should be approached. A web app has logic, state, roles, and data that need to fit together and be secure. That demands a different approach to architecture and maintenance than a campaign site does. If you know your idea involves login, business logic, or integrations, it’s a web app – and that’s where you’re in the right place.
A simple way to tell which you need is to ask what the visitor is supposed to do. If she should read about you and get in touch, a website is enough. If she should log in, see her own data, place orders, or drive a workflow, it’s a web app. Many Gothenburg companies start with one and realize after a while that they actually need the other – and it’s an advantage to have already chosen a partner who handles both and can keep building instead of starting over.
Close to Gothenburg’s industry and tech
Being based in Gothenburg is more than an address. The city’s weight in manufacturing, logistics, and automotive – and the growing tech cluster around Lindholmen – means we often meet businesses with real system needs: connections to inventory, production, finance systems, and internal tools.
The closeness makes collaboration easier. We can meet in person for workshops and check-ins when it adds value, and we often understand the industry context without a long ramp-up. For a Gothenburg-based business, that means a shorter path from idea to working solution.
Modern technology built to last
We build in modern frameworks – mainly Next.js and React on the frontend, connected to robust backend and cloud solutions. The point isn’t the technology itself, but what it delivers: performance, security, and a codebase that can be maintained for years.
A concrete example of what a project can look like: a logistics company needs a portal where customers track their shipments in real time, with login, roles, and a connection to an existing business system. It starts with a discovery phase that pins down the flows, continues with design and development in React, and lands as a live service that we then maintain. See more examples among our services.
A partnership, not a one-off delivery
A web app is never fully done at launch. Operating systems, browsers, and third-party services change, and the business evolves. That’s why we see maintenance as a natural part of the work, not a separate track.
With around 38 people – developers, designers, and strategists – we have the capacity to both build new things and keep what already exists running. The goal is a long-term partnership where the same team knows your codebase and your business over time.
A complete team under one roof
A web app needs more than developers. It needs design that makes it easy to use, strategy that ensures the right thing gets built, and technical depth in backend and cloud architecture. Having those skills under one roof – across 1,000 square meters in central Gothenburg – shortens lead times and reduces the risk of things falling through the cracks between different vendors.
That shows up especially in more advanced projects. When design, business logic, and integrations need to fit together, it’s an advantage that the people who design, build, and connect sit near each other and can resolve questions directly. For a Gothenburg-based business, that means a partner who takes full ownership, not one of several subcontractors to coordinate.
Want to discuss a web project in Gothenburg? Get in touch and we’ll have a no-obligation conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a website and a web app?
A website presents content – text, images, contact details. A web app lets the user do things: log in, manage data, place orders, view dashboards. The difference shows up in the technology behind it. We focus on the latter: logged-in portals and tools where the logic and data are the whole point.
Do we need to meet in person in Gothenburg?
No, but the option is there. Our office is centrally located in Gothenburg, which makes it easy to meet for workshops and check-ins when it adds value. Much of the ongoing work happens digitally, but the closeness is especially valued at kickoff and for major decisions.
What technology do you build web apps in?
We mainly work with modern frameworks like Next.js and React on the frontend, connected to robust backend and cloud solutions. The stack is chosen based on the project, not the other way around. The goal is a codebase that can be maintained and built on for years, not a quick fix that locks you in.
Do you offer maintenance after launch?
Yes. A web app is never fully finished at launch – it needs to be operated, updated, and developed further. We see maintenance as part of the partnership and build relationships that last over years, not single deliveries. That also results in a codebase that stays healthy over time.
Do you also build simple campaign sites?
That's not our focus. If you need a pure information site, there are agencies that do it more cheaply. Our strength is projects with functionality, integrations, and data to manage – that's where our experience makes a real difference.