How it works

From your file to a web app you own — in five honest steps.

Same process whether you’re moving off Access or Excel, digitizing a paper process, or replacing software you’re renting. No jargon, no surprise bills, no lock-in.

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Animated walkthrough of the 5-step YittBox process, from sending your file to launch

How we work

Whichever of these is you, the process is the same

We don't sell one tool and bend your business to fit it. Whether something's already running or you're starting from a blank page, we build around how your business actually works.

Replacing an ageing Access database

Locked to one PC, one user at a time, and one bad crash from a corrupted file. We rebuild it as a real multi-user web app — keeping the logic your team already relies on.

Convert an Access database →

Getting off a fragile Excel spreadsheet

Broken formulas, a dozen “final_v3” copies, no idea which one is current. We turn the spreadsheet doing a database's job into an actual database.

Convert an Excel workbook →

Digitizing a manual or paper process

Running on paper forms, a whiteboard, or one person's memory — nothing to migrate, just a process you already know cold. We build the software around it from scratch.

Tell us how it works today →

Replacing per-seat software you've outgrown

Paying every month for a generic tool that only half fits how you work? Own a custom app built exactly around your process instead of renting one forever.

See alternatives to off-the-shelf tools →

The process

Five steps, start to finish

Every project follows the same clear path. You're never left wondering what happens next.

Send us your file — or just describe it

Free review

Send your Access database, Excel spreadsheet, or a quick description of the paper process or off-the-shelf tool you want replaced — there doesn't have to be a file at all. We review it for free, no call required and no obligation.

Get an up-front quote

Fixed price, approved by you

We come back with a fixed price before any work starts. You approve it first, so there are no surprise bills later.

We build it

You see progress

We turn your process into a modern, multi-user web app — keeping the workflows your team already knows. You see progress along the way, not just at the end.

Launch — and you own it

Your app, your data

Your app goes live. The code, the data, and the app are 100% yours — no lock-in, nothing held hostage.

Support after go-live

We stick around

We're here after launch for questions, tweaks, and changes as your business grows. You're not on your own once it ships.

Typical timeline

Most projects launch in 6–12 weeks.

The exact timeline depends on size and complexity — you get a realistic one with your quote, before you commit.

Small tool

~1–3 weeks

A single spreadsheet or a focused, one-job app.

Typical project

~6–12 weeks

A multi-user app replacing a real day-to-day process.

Larger system

12+ weeks

Multiple teams, integrations, or a big data migration.

Questions

Common questions

How long does a project take?

Most projects take about 6–12 weeks from scoping to launch, depending on size and complexity. A small single-purpose tool can be faster; a larger multi-team system takes longer. We give you a realistic timeline with your quote.

How much does it cost?

Every project gets a fixed, up-front quote that you approve before any work begins — no surprise bills. You can get an instant non-binding ballpark from our estimator in a couple of minutes, or send your files for a free review and an exact quote.

Do I have to get on a call?

No. You can send your file and get a real answer without ever scheduling a call. If you'd rather talk it through, we're happy to — but it's never required.

Who owns the finished app?

You do — 100%. The code, the data, and the intellectual property are all yours. There's no vendor lock-in and nothing is held hostage.

What happens to the spreadsheet, database, or paper process I already use?

If you have a spreadsheet or database, we rebuild the same workflows your team already knows into a secure, multi-user web app and bring your existing data across. If there's no software today — a paper process, a whiteboard, or a tool you're renting — we build the app around the process you already have, so your people keep working the way they're used to either way.

What if it's not quite right?

We work with you until it does what we agreed on. Because you see progress as we build, there are no big surprises at the end.