When Bespoke Is the Right Choice
Clients typically come to us when:
- Existing plugins or apps don’t quite fit their workflow
- Multiple plugins conflict, slow sites down, or break updates
- Business logic is too specific for off-the-shelf solutions
- Security, performance, or data control is critical
- Shopify or WordPress needs to integrate with external systems
- Ongoing licence costs outweigh the cost of custom development
If your platform is becoming fragile or overly complex, bespoke development is often the simpler and more robust solution.
Bespoke WordPress Plugin Development
We design and build custom WordPress plugins that extend WordPress and WooCommerce safely and maintainably.
What We Build
- Custom WooCommerce functionality
- Checkout, pricing, and discount logic
- User roles, permissions, and access control
- Workflow automation and admin tooling
- Performance and optimisation plugins
- Integrations with CRMs, ERPs, APIs, and third-party services
How We Build
- Clean, standards-compliant PHP
- Secure data handling and permissions
- Performance-first architecture
- Compatibility with WordPress core updates
- Minimal footprint — no unnecessary dependencies
Our plugins are built to be owned by you, not locked behind third-party vendors or recurring licence fees.
Custom Shopify App Development
When Shopify apps don’t go far enough, we build custom Shopify apps that deliver precisely the functionality your business needs.
What We Build
- Private and custom Shopify apps
- Custom checkout, pricing, and shipping logic
- Fulfilment and logistics integrations
- Shopify Flow and automation extensions
- API-driven integrations with external platforms
- Multi-store and multi-region logic
Shopify & Shopify Plus
We develop apps for both Shopify and Shopify Plus, leveraging higher API limits, automation capabilities, and advanced workflows where appropriate.
Our apps are designed to:
- Scale with order volume
- Handle campaign spikes reliably
- Integrate cleanly with fulfilment and operations
- Avoid unnecessary app stacking
WordPress & Shopify Integration Specialists
A major part of our work involves connecting platforms together.
We regularly build plugins and apps that integrate with:
- Fulfilment and logistics providers
- Accounting systems
- CRMs
- Internal business systems
- Custom APIs and data pipelines
Everything is engineered with observability, resilience, and maintainability in mind.
Why Tekate
Most developers can write code.
Tekate engineers production-grade systems.
- Engineering-led, not plugin-driven
- Focus on reliability, security, and performance
- Deep WordPress and Shopify experience
- Proven in high-volume, operationally complex environments
- Clear documentation and handover
- Long-term support available
We don’t just deliver features — we deliver confidence.
Our Development Packages
1. Bespoke Plugin or App Build — from £4,500
Ideal for focused functionality or business logic extensions.
✔ Requirements scoping and technical design
✔ Custom plugin or app development
✔ Secure data handling and permissions
✔ Testing and deployment
✔ Documentation and handover
2. Advanced Integration & Automation — from £9,500
For complex workflows and multi-system integrations.
✔ Architecture and integration planning
✔ API development and data synchronisation
✔ Error handling and monitoring
✔ Performance and scalability considerations
✔ Ongoing optimisation support
3. Enterprise Platform Extensions — from £15,000
For mission-critical plugins and Shopify apps supporting scale.
✔ High-volume and campaign-ready architecture
✔ Shopify Plus and WooCommerce optimisation
✔ Advanced automation and workflows
✔ SLA-backed support options
✔ Long-term roadmap planning
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
We offer optional support plans for bespoke plugins and apps, including:
- Compatibility updates
- Performance optimisation
- Feature enhancements
- Monitoring and issue resolution
- Platform upgrade support
Built to keep your systems reliable as your business evolves.
Let’s Build the Right Tool — Not Another Plugin
If your business logic doesn’t fit neatly into existing plugins or apps, we can help you build something that does — cleanly, securely, and without compromise.
Contact us today for a no obligation quote.
Bespoke WordPress & Shopify Case Studies
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Volume
Client Volume (vol.co) is part of the Thames & Hudson group and specialises in limited-edition, design-led hardback books created with well-known artists, architects, and cultural institutions. Many releases are produced in small batches, frequently as pre-order only, which creates unique fulfilment and stock management challenges. Customer expectation is very high, and the publisher relies heavily
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British Sky Broadcasting – Case Study
Digitalising an Employee Incentive Program for Sky’s Call Centers Background As one of the world’s leading broadcasters and the UK’s largest digital television platform, Sky (British Sky Broadcasting) relied heavily on its contact center staff, who served as the company’s public facing representatives. The Challenge A Digital Solution for a High-Volume Incentive Scheme Sky operated
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Tekate and Hessian Coffee
B2B and B2C eCommerce Website Background Hessian Coffee partnered with Tekate, a web and marketing agency, to develop a sophisticated online platform that not only showcased their premium coffee offerings but also provided an exceptional user experience. The website, built on WordPress and WooCommerce, is a testament to Tekate’s expertise in crafting bespoke digital solutions.
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