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About WebBoss and Sam Swain, the developer behind it
One independent developer, from the first conversation to launch and support.
WebBoss is run by Sami (Sam) Swain, an independent developer based in Preston. There is no account manager or sales team between you and the person who plans, builds and supports your system.
WHO BUILDS YOUR SYSTEM
Direct access to the developer doing the work.
Sam plans and builds the apps, custom software, CRM systems, client portals, API integrations and business automation offered through WebBoss. You speak to him about the scope, you see his work at each review point, and he looks after the system once it is live.
He also runs Web Spinner UK, which handles websites, SEO, ecommerce and website care. WebBoss is where the bespoke software work lives.
Many software projects become hard to manage because decisions pass through several people before reaching the person doing the work. WebBoss keeps discovery, technical decisions, demonstrations and delivery close together, so the real workflow is visible before expensive development begins and each stage can be reviewed and tested.
- Based in
- Preston, Lancashire
- Coverage
- United Kingdom
- Work
- Apps, software, CRM, portals and automation
- Access
- Direct contact with the developer
WHAT SAM BUILDS
Live projects you can open today.
These projects are built and maintained by Sam. Each case study says what the system does and how it is built, with a link to the live site.
- Pets Connected A pet marketplace for sale and rehoming listings, with a Laravel back end and a Next.js front end.
- Holiday Friend Finder A Laravel 12 application that matches families travelling to the same resort before their holiday.
- UK Student Work Hub A custom PHP application listing verified local jobs for 16 to 21 year olds, with checked employers and private student profiles.
- AI Agency Index A lead marketplace where agencies unlock enquiries with credits, with a Next.js storefront and a separate backend.
THE STACK
The tools behind the builds.
These are the technologies used across the live projects. Each project uses the parts it needs, and the choice is explained during discovery.
- Framework
- Laravel (versions 10, 12 and 13) on PHP 8.2 to 8.5
- Front ends
- Blade templates, Tailwind CSS, Next.js and React, with GSAP for interface motion
- Databases
- MySQL, MariaDB and SQLite
- APIs
- Google APIs (Search Console, Analytics 4 and Places), the Meta Graph API and the Anthropic Claude API
- Hosting
- cPanel Linux hosting
- Websites
- Some client websites run on WordPress
HOW PROJECTS RUN
Four stages with visible decisions.
The exact work changes with the project, but the route stays understandable.
- 01
Understand the work
Map the users, current process, data, exceptions and result the system must produce.
- 02
Agree the first scope
Write down what is included, what is outside the first release, the price and the review points.
- 03
Build and demonstrate
Review working progress at useful stages so misunderstandings surface while they are still cheap to fix.
- 04
Release and support
Plan testing, launch, monitoring, documentation and the route for later changes.
GOOD PROJECT FIT
Clarity matters more than a long feature list.
WebBoss is a strong fit when the business can identify a real user problem, appoint someone to make decisions and review progress, and fund a maintainable solution.
STRAIGHT ADVICE
Custom code must earn its place.
If an existing product can solve the problem safely and economically, that should be considered before a custom build. If custom work is justified, the first release should prove the most valuable workflow.
COMPANY DETAILS
The company behind WebBoss.
WebBoss is a service of Sami Swain Web Spinner UK Ltd, which also trades as Web Spinner UK.
- Registered name
- Sami Swain Web Spinner UK Ltd
- Company number
- 16465462
- Registered in
- England and Wales
- Registered office
- 69 Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3RX
SEE THE EVIDENCE
Review the work, the feedback and the starting prices.
Use the project examples and client feedback to decide whether the working style fits your business, then describe what you need.