Web development
From an online presence to the tools behind it.
ONBRD is based in Lusaka and develops websites and custom web applications for organisations in Zambia. We create clear public experiences for services, projects and information, as well as browser-based tools for the people who manage records, approvals and operational work.
We start with your audience, information and workflows, then plan and build the website or web application your organisation needs. Content management, user accounts and integrations are defined around the agreed scope.
What we do
From the idea to the detail.
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Website design & development
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Custom web applications
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Responsive interface design
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Business workflows & integrations
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Content management
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Search engine optimisation
In practice
Your project brief
Help us understand what you need.
- Tell us who the digital service is for and what visitors or signed-in users should be able to find or do.
- Share your current website, proposed pages, available copy, photography and examples you like.
- For a custom application, describe the current process and the forms, spreadsheets or manual steps that create difficulties.
- Identify user roles, records, approvals, reports and connections to existing systems so these can be investigated and scoped properly.
- Include your preferred launch date, budget range and who will approve the content, own the data and maintain the service.
Before we begin
Questions, answered.
What is the difference between a website and a web application?
A website primarily presents information and helps people discover or contact an organisation. A web application lets people perform tasks and work with information, often through accounts, forms, records and permissions. Many projects combine a public website with a separate operational tool, and both now sit within our Web Development service.
How much does web development cost in Zambia?
The quotation depends on the content, user journeys, design requirements, data and functionality. A company information site has a different scope from an online store or a custom application with accounts, approvals and reporting. Send us a short brief so we can define the initial build and any ongoing services.
Can you redesign an existing website?
Yes. Start by sharing the existing address and what needs to improve. The plan should identify useful content and project images to retain, old addresses that need redirects, and the domain, hosting and email arrangements that need to be considered before launch.
Can a web application replace our spreadsheets?
It can be suitable when several people need controlled access to shared records, approvals or reporting. First map the process and the errors or delays you want to reduce. A small, stable spreadsheet may still be sufficient; custom software should solve a clear operational need.
Can it connect to systems we already use?
Share the names of your current systems and the information that needs to move between them. Integration depends on available interfaces, permissions and data quality. Those dependencies need investigation before a connection can be confirmed in a quotation.
Will the website or application work on mobile phones?
Responsive design is part of our web development work. Content, navigation, forms and core tasks should remain usable on smaller screens. The project brief also helps identify heavier content, downloads and workflows that need particular attention on mobile connections.
Can our team update content and manage access?
We discuss publishing and access requirements during planning. Tell us which content changes, who edits it, which roles may view or change records and how changes should be approved. Content management, permissions, backups, handover and ongoing support are then defined in the project scope.