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Digital platforms
built to last.
Specialist Drupal and WordPress development for organisations that need more than a website.
Learn MoreA specialist agency with the right people on every project.
Rational Solutions Limited is a boutique web development agency specialising in Drupal and WordPress. We work with organisations that need a properly architected, well-governed digital platform — not just a website that looks good on launch day.
Every engagement is led by an experienced specialist from day one — through discovery, design, build and beyond. You always deal directly with the people doing the work.
We combine the rigour and process of a large agency with the personal attention that only a specialist boutique can offer.
A full suite of digital
platform services.
Drupal 10 Development
Governed CMS platforms for complex organisations with multiple departments and user roles.
WordPress Development
Fast, well-structured WordPress builds for organisations that need editorial simplicity without sacrificing quality.
Headless CMS & React
Decoupled Drupal 10 with React frontends for modern, high-performance digital experiences.
UX & Information Architecture
User journey mapping, wireframes and IA — designed before a line of code is written.
Accessibility Auditing
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance testing and remediation. Accessible platforms built as standard.
Content Migration
Structured migration of existing content — audited and executed without data loss or SEO damage.
Digital Strategy Consultancy
Helping organisations think clearly about their digital direction before committing to a build.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Structured post-launch support covering updates, security, monitoring and continuous improvement.
Sectors we know well.
Charities & Non-Profits
Organisations doing important work deserve a platform that reflects it. We understand the governance, budget constraints and multi-stakeholder complexity that charities navigate.
Cultural & Religious Institutions
Large community-facing organisations with multiple departments, diverse audiences and a need for governed, scalable content management.
Professional Membership Bodies
Regulatory and membership organisations that need complex integrations, member portals and content that serves multiple professional audiences.
Education
From universities to schools, we build platforms that serve students, staff and the public — with the accessibility standards and content governance that education demands.
A process built to protect both sides.
Every project follows our documented seven-phase delivery framework — a hybrid of waterfall rigour and agile flexibility. Structure where it matters, adaptability where it helps.
Nothing is skipped under time pressure. Nothing is left to verbal agreement. You have a named sign-off at every milestone before we proceed.
Discovery & Requirements
Kick-off workshop, PID, SOW sign-off, MoSCoW prioritisation
Design & Architecture
IA, UX wireframes and visual design — working with trusted design partners where specialist expertise is needed
Development
Sprint-based build with fortnightly show-and-tells, staging access throughout
Testing & QA
Internal QA, WCAG 2.1 AA, browser & performance testing, client UAT sign-off
Launch
Go-live checklist: DNS, redirects, SEO setup, security checks, rollback plan in place
Post-Launch Monitoring
Minimum two-week active monitoring period before handover to support
Support & Maintenance
Structured post-launch support: core updates, patching, hotfixes, incremental improvements
What makes us different.
We're built differently to most agencies — and that shows up in how projects actually run, not just how we talk about them.
Experienced people, always
You deal directly with the specialists doing the work — from kick-off to handover.
Documented everything
PID, SOW, weekly updates, formal sign-offs at every milestone. Nothing left to verbal agreement.
Honest scoping
Clear inclusions, clear exclusions, clear assumptions. No hidden surprises mid-project.
SEO-safe launches
Every go-live includes redirect mapping, canonical checks and SEO verification — protecting your existing search performance from day one.
Long-term partnership
We want to be your digital partner for years, not just the agency that built your website once.
Let's build something that lasts.
Let's discuss how we can bring your vision to life. Book a free, no-obligation consultation today to get started.