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Straight answers about working with Forma Dev: what we build, what it costs, how long it takes and what happens after launch.

By the Forma Dev team · Last updated 22 October 2026

About working with us.

What does Forma Dev do?

Forma Dev is a digital product studio in Glasgow and Edinburgh. We design and build websites, web apps, mobile apps and interactive WebGL experiences, and provide managed hosting for them.

Where is Forma Dev based?

We have studios at 48 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1BP and 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JE, and we work with businesses across Scotland and the rest of the UK.

How much does a website or app cost?

As a guide, focused websites can come in under £5k, most bespoke websites cost £5k to £15k, web apps, ecommerce and first app releases typically cost £15k to £40k, and larger platforms start at £40k. See the pricing guide.

How long does a project take?

Our process runs about 12 weeks from discovery to launch. Smaller projects move faster and larger ones are delivered in phases.

How do payments work?

We invoice a deposit before work begins and the balance against milestones as the project progresses. Invoices are payable within 14 days. Fees exclude VAT and third-party costs such as domains or paid APIs.

Who owns the finished work?

You do. On full payment we assign you the intellectual property in the work we create for you, and license our own pre-existing tools to you permanently as part of it.

Can I follow progress during the project?

Yes. Every client gets a staging link updated weekly and a client portal with milestones, files, invoices and messages, where you approve each milestone.

Do you build sites that rank in search and get cited by AI assistants?

Yes. We build with server-rendered HTML, structured data, fast loading and clear answers, so search engines and AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity can read and cite your pages.

Do you offer support after launch?

Yes. We monitor every launch closely and stay on hand to fix and improve what is live, including managed hosting.

How do we get started?

Send us a brief through our five-step form, or email [email protected]. The people who reply are the people who will build it.

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