Custom Web Development

Custom development

When templates fall short, that’s where we come in.

Some projects no template can solve. Our Full Stack team develops web applications, dashboards and scalable platforms from scratch, integrating AI to automate processes inside your product. Engineering at the service of your business, with no artificial limits.

Since 2013helping businesses
+300happy clients
+16countries
+5M€in Ads managed/year

Some of our clients

Software that grows at the pace of your business

A custom product doesn’t have the ceiling of a template. We build solid, scalable architectures, designed to handle growth, integrate with your systems and evolve with you without having to start from scratch every time.

What we build from scratch

Engineering with no template limits

  • 01

    Web applications

    We develop complete web apps from scratch: the logic, the database and the interface. A custom product that does exactly what your business needs, no more, no less.

    • React / Next.js
    • Node.js
    • SaaS
    • Web Apps
  • 02

    Dashboards and control panels

    We build custom dashboards that consolidate your data and turn it into decisions. Your entire operation in view, in real time.

    • Dashboards
    • Data
    • Real time
    • BI
  • 03

    Integrations and APIs

    We connect your product with the tools you already use through APIs, and we develop your own so other systems can integrate with you.

    • APIs
    • Integrations
    • Webhooks
    • Automation
  • 04

    AI built into the product

    We inject artificial intelligence inside your software: classification, generation, semantic search or assistants. AI as a feature, not as decoration.

    • LLM
    • Search
    • Automation
    • Assistants
  • 05

    Scalable architecture

    We design the technical foundation to handle growth: performance, security and maintainability. Software that holds up when your business takes off.

    • Scalability
    • Security
    • Cloud
    • Performance
  • 06

    Technical consulting

    We advise you on which technology suits your project based on budget and goals, from MVP to platform. Technology partners, not just providers.

    • Consulting
    • Architecture
    • MVP
    • Scaling

Why do so many brands trust our agency?

Talking to other agencies? Oh… we’re sorry.

3 real reasons why we’re different from the rest.

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  1. Always one step ahead

    1. We set the trend and innovate

    We do not do the same old marketing. We are pioneers at optimizing on platforms others do not even know are possible: we get ChatGPT to recommend our clients’ websites, we work SEO on YouTube and we automate processes with n8n that save thousands of hours a year.

  2. We live marketing… and we teach it

    2. References in Marketing, AI and UX

    We do not just apply what we know: we teach it, prove it and share it. We are educators with over 500,000 followers, Pedro and Oscar teach at universities such as UPC, EAE Business School and UPV, and we run our own academy with 2,000+ members.

  3. Partners of the leading software

    3. We work with the most TOP brands

    We are official partners of the most recognized software in the industry, such as TikTok, Elementor, Semrush and Raiola Networks. That means priority access, direct support and certified best practices: faster implementations, stronger integrations and more reliable results.

Case studies

The success case is our goal

Case study

SEO, SEM, UX, CRO

Caso de éxito: Zona F

Zona F

Leading driving school in Barcelona and Hospitalet, with over 30 years training drivers for every license —from car to truck— and integrating technology into teaching.

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What we achieved:

Conversion increase +30%

Top #1«Driving school Barcelona»«Car license»«Motorcycle license»

Conversion rate3.2% → 4.9%

+48%First-year revenue
+197%Monthly visits (32k)
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Caso de éxito: Ufesa

Case study

SEO, CRO

Ufesa

Ufesa is a leading Spanish home appliance brand with constant technological innovation to make everyday life at home easier.

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What we achieved:

Revenue +31% the first year

Top #1«Air fryer»«Electric blanket»«Buy a fan»
+31%First-year revenue
+185%Monthly visits
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Case study

SEO, Paid Media, International

Caso de éxito: Huiike

Huiike

Paddle surf and water sports brand. We scaled their revenue and opened up new international markets by combining SEO, paid media, and a solid brand strategy.

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What we achieved:

Market expansion +4 países

Top #1«Paddle surf boards»«Paddle surf»«Buy a paddle surf board»
+22%First-year revenue
+140%Monthly visits
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Caso de éxito: All Radical

Case study

e-commerce, Paid Media, CRO

All Radical

Mountain and outdoor sports retail. A campaign strategy and conversion optimization that sold out the inventory at the peak of the season.

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What we achieved:

Stock sold out in season

Top #1 Local«Ski lessons»«Ski rental»«Snowboard lessons»
+22%First-year revenue
+95%Monthly visits
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Client reviews

What our clients say

4,9/5,0Based on 30 reviews
I reached out to Pedro and his team at Palo Seco 3 years ago to help me with the web positioning of my architecture firm. What I liked most was how transparent they were with us from the start, sharing all their processes and making hard-to-grasp topics easy to understand. Highly recommended.
Javier Ruyra VilluendasJavier Ruyra VilluendasCEO of Ceditech
If you want a team that does SEO not just to grow traffic, but to make a real impact on your business, the Palo Seco team is exactly what you’re looking for! On top of that, their training sessions are top-notch for anyone just getting started in digital marketing.
Borja Prieto BustamanteBorja Prieto BustamanteHead of Marketing at Factorial
Oscar from PALO SECO developed the Tok&Go branding for us with excellent results. Thanks to him we have a clear brand that conveys our values. Likewise, the working methodology for building the website made the whole process simple and the result outstanding.
Javier Garcia SotoJavier Garcia SotoCEO of Tok&Go
Pedro SEO and his team have done a great job on the different projects I’ve worked on with them, always delivering quality and meeting the project deadlines.
Jonathan SeoaneJonathan SeoaneCo-founder of WeFox
They helped me understand that the online channel matters. I trusted them and, thanks to their commitment, I’ve been able to adapt to the new changes and grow my client base.
Jordi RebullJordi RebullFounder of Veneers
Pedro is a great professional; he knows the world of SEO and manages to make even the most complex terms easy to understand for people who, like me, are complete beginners in the field.
Marco CreativoMarco CreativoFounder of Marco Creativo
01

No ceiling

Whatever you imagine, we build it.

When a template can’t reach it, custom development has no limit.

Templates are fine until your idea outgrows them. From there on, every limitation costs you money and opportunities. Custom development removes that ceiling.

We start from your business goals and build exactly the product that meets them, without adapting you to what a tool allows.

02

Engineering + AI

Modern software, with intelligence inside.

We integrate AI as one more feature of the product.

AI is no longer a separate experiment: it’s a layer that can live inside your software, automating processes and improving the experience.

We use cutting-edge tools like Claude Code to develop with more quality and speed, reducing maintenance time and costs.

03

Built to grow

A foundation that doesn’t break when you scale.

Solid architecture from the first commit.

Many projects die of success: they grow and their technical foundation can’t keep up. We design with scaling in mind from the start.

The result is a product that supports growth without having to rewrite it every time you level up.

Benefits of custom development

Three reasons why, past a certain point, custom pays off more.

  1. 01

    No limitations

    Your product does exactly what you need, not what a template allows. Every feature is built for your specific use case.

  2. 02

    Genuinely scalable

    A solid architecture handles growth without collapsing. You invest once in a foundation that holds up when the business takes off.

  3. 03

    Competitive advantage

    Custom software is a proprietary, differentiating asset. Your competition can’t buy the same thing in a template marketplace.

  4. Have an idea no template can solve?

    Tell us what you need to build and we’ll propose the architecture and technical approach.

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No fluff, no strings

Tried it before and it didn’t work? This is how we work.

  1. 01

    We work with measurable goals (KPIs).

    We do not hide behind 50-page reports full of vanity metrics. We set real indicators from day one: more sales, more bookings and more qualified leads. If it does not impact your bottom line, it is not real marketing.

  2. 02

    Continuous contact: we are here for whatever you need.

    Forget endless support tickets or talking to a sales rep who has no idea what happens on your site. You get fluid, constant communication with the specialists who execute your strategy, working as an extension of your own team.

  3. 03

    No lock-in: no fine print.

    We do not believe in fine print or holding clients hostage with 12-month contracts. Our best guarantee is work done well. If you stay with us, it is because you see your business grow month after month. Total freedom, absolute transparency.

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FAQ

Have a question about custom development?

We’re here to answer them. And if any remain, let’s talk.

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When is custom development worth it over WordPress or No-Code?

When your project goes beyond what a template or a CMS can offer: complex business logic, deep integrations, large volumes of data, a real app, or demanding performance and security requirements. For a corporate website, WordPress or No-Code are usually enough; for a product or platform, custom development removes the ceiling and ends up being more cost-effective. We advise you honestly on which one fits your case.

Which technologies do you work with?

We mainly work with modern JavaScript/TypeScript stacks (React, Next.js, Node.js) and the databases and cloud services that best fit the project. We choose the technology based on your goals, budget and scaling needs, not on hype. We also integrate AI when it adds real value to the product.

How much does a custom project cost and how long does it take?

It depends on the scope, but we work in phases to control risk. We often start with an MVP (minimum viable product) that validates the idea with the right investment, and scale from there. Before developing, we define the scope with you and give you a realistic estimate of timing and cost. No surprises halfway through.

Can you integrate the development with my current systems?

Yes. A big part of the value lies precisely in integrations: we connect your new product with your CRM, ERP, payment gateways or any service with an API. We also develop our own APIs so other systems can integrate with you. The goal is for your entire ecosystem to talk to each other.

Is the code mine?

Yes, the code and the product are yours. We work transparently and hand you everything, with documentation so another team could continue it if you ever need to. We don’t believe in tying clients down technically: we’d rather they stay for the results.

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