threehv

threehv

threehv is a small web development company, based in Leeds in the UK.

Whilst much software development is haphazard, over-budget and fraught with difficulty, threehv aims to bring reliability and consistency to the development process.

We do this through a strict internal doctrine that we call "Beautiful Code". Beautiful code means that you can be sure that what you receive has been put through a rigorous process that involves design, automated testing and reviews, all to pre-defined standards.

As Managing Director, Rahoul Baruah, is a software developer himself (specialising in Ruby on Rails and Behaviour Driven Development), these processes are tested in the real world, not from some dry text book, and are consistently applied to every one of our projects.

The benefit to you is that you can be sure that what you are getting does is what you expected, every time.

How it works

Successful projects are all about communication. What needs to happen and why. When it will happen and how.

Every project is managed through Basecamp which means everyone involved is kept on the same page.

Every project has a test site, where we try stuff out, and a live site, where the action is.

But the most important thing is figuring out what's needed. As software is intangible, it's very easy to take a wrong turn and have misunderstandings. Or, once you see what is being built, realising that what you asked for isn't necessarily what you need.

Instead, our Beautiful Code Process follows an iterative approach - we chat about what is needed and then it is delivered in stages. At each stage we have the option to change tack and redefine what the next stage is.

Why hire threehv

"I have used threehv on a number of occasions for both development and
training. Baz is friendly and professional, he gets on with the whole team.
I'm confident we will use him again"

Lawrence Alexander, Bezier Digital

• Beautiful Code
• Excellent Communications
• A reliable process for building software
• Defined standards
• Technical excellence
• Automated testing
• Transparent Pricing

"Rahoul is an outstanding developer. He easily sussed out a complex Rails application of ours and the code he wrote was superb with awesome test coverage. He's also a great communicator, keeping us in the loop - critical when working remotely. He couldn't be better if he was made out of pizza and pooped diamonds."

John Leach, Technical Director, Brightbox

Web sites

Our bread and butter. Whether it's a brochure site advertising your products, a blog to interact with your customers or a store to act as your shop-front, we can deliver what you need.

We take the time to assess your needs and can then recommend one of a number of different platforms to use as the base for your site. WordPress for blogs and small sites, Radiant for larger sites that may need extending or custom functionality.

Once configured and deployed we then teach you the tools to update the site, meaning that you don't need to come back to use for every change. So your organisation gains a web presence that is up to date and reflects the true nature of your business.

Custom web development

Everyone's needs are different and sometimes an off-the-shelf product won't do what you need. Our Beautiful Code process means that we can reliably deliver custom-built software on a budget and to schedule.

Web hosting

Today no-one need run their own servers - it's much cheaper and easier to rent hosting from a dedicated provider. Depending upon your needs, we use a variety of suppliers - from the low-cost through to the powerful and specialist.

Web design

We believe that the fundamentals of a web-site need to be correct; your required functionality is the foundation upon which your site is built. But that means nothing if it does not look great. Whether it's an off-the-shelf template (perfect if you're on a budget) or a unique new look then we can build it for you.

Search engine optimisation

Having a great site is no good if no-one can find you. The world of Search Engine Optimisation can be a minefield in a world populated by sharks and charlatans. Fortunately there are trustworthy SEOs out there and our experts can make sure you are seen by the right people.

Domain names

threehv is not a domain registrar but we recommend Namecheap or 123-Reg for your domain names. Once you've bought your domain name (it needs to be registered in your name), we will be happy to set it all up for you.

Social Media

In this day and age you need to interact with your customers and prospects. Social media offers an easy way to do this, but you require a consistent strategy if you want to see real benefits. Different networks suit different businesses so we can steer you to the right places and you can start engaging with people effectively.

Project Management

We make a big deal of our Beautiful Code process because it takes a lot of the risk and guesswork out of project management. Start a project with us and you can gain those benefits as well.