Custom Modules and Integration

Custom Modules and Integrations Services

Developing an entire website is hard enough as it is, it would be even harder if developers needed to write the code for every system that the website must have in order to execute certain commands. Furthermore, it could slow down the website considerably if it needs to process multiple requests without a standardized system. Website modules allow for a quick way to implement specific predefined systems into a website that can easily be replicated in other parts to perform a similar function. They essentially act as templates that when combined make up the entire webpage. Website integrations, on the other hand, are APIs that allow certain applications to work on a website, thus allowing certain actions to be performed more efficiently.

Open New Doors With Custom Modules and Integration

Custom modules and integration expand a website’s capabilities and improve both the user and site owner’s experience when accessing it. They make essential functions of a website perform much more efficiently, while also offering seamless access to third-party applications. With the right ones installed, a website can perform its job far more effectively than if it were to rely on native systems.

DevOpt can help integrate these features into your website and significantly improve the performance of a website in many regards. We are also experienced in WordPress integration services, as well as other content management systems.

Are Custom Modules and Integrations Important For Your Website?

Modules in website design are commonplace because they cut down development time significantly and save server resources when the website goes live. Modules are designed with the intention of presenting the contents of a webpage with practicality and aesthetic appeal in mind. They can fit almost every website imaginable, and offer enough variety that they don’t end up looking identical to other websites. Meanwhile, there are some website integrations that only ever fit into specific categories of websites.

Specifically, custom modules and integrations benefit a website for the following reasons:

Fast Transactions
A safe and secure method of transaction is crucial for any online storefront. That is why most ecommerce websites integrate verified online payment systems such as PayPal to handle their transactions. These integrations ensure that the funds are being handled by an impartial third party in a timely manner.
Accessibility
Integrating a variety of accessibility options can help a website reach as many people as possible by delivering information through various alternative means for people with sensory impairments or other types of disabilities. It also makes for a more interactive user experience for the general audience as well.
Appearance
Using custom modules is a great way to make sure that a website appears neat and organized across all pages. It keeps the contents arranged in a consistent theme, which streamlines website navigation. Youtube API is also a useful feature for adding videos without storing the data on the website’s server.
User-Interaction
Social media APIs can be integrated into a website, allowing users to interact with the admins of the website hassle-free. For online stores, this is useful for answering inquiries about a certain product or addressing issues they may be experiencing in their transaction.
Security
Website integrations can also keep a website secure by implementing verification measures that filter out bot accounts or spam. Hackers may also be dissuaded from attempting to breach a website with ample security measures in place, both native to the website or provided by a third-party API.

Why Should You Hire a Web Developer for Custom Modules and Integrations?

Without proper knowledge about web development, it could be difficult to implement custom modules and integrations into a website. Faulty setups can run the risk of breaking parts of a website and make the user experience frustrating. This is especially detrimental for business and ecommerce websites that rely solely on online impressions to sell their products. If you do not want to spend too much time learning how to integrate payment gateways into your website on your own or arranging the contents of your website in a coherent manner, then it is highly recommended that you hire an expert web developer like DevOpt instead.

What Kind of Modules and Integrations Should Your Website Have?

As previously mentioned, different websites need different custom modules and integration. The best part about using them is that you can mix and match them however you like, giving way to a fun and intuitive user experience. However, site owners should be careful how many integrations they are adding to their website. Clogging up a web page with unnecessary features can overwhelm a user and get in the way of web navigation. Consult with us and we can help you determine which website integrations are best for your website.

Below is a short list of eCommerce website modules and integrations that most websites in that category run, along with a short description of what they do and why they are useful.

Payment Gateways
In order to process orders online, an ecommerce website must have a reliable payment gateway that will oversee transactions. For that reason, learning how to integrate PayPal into a website is a mandatory skill that all ecommerce web developers should have. Our back-end developers at DevOpt can help you with such, alongside other alternative payment gateways that may be most convenient for your customers.
Shopping Carts
It would not be very efficient to have customers check out each item individually, so it helps to have a shopping cart module to help them organize their items. Simple shopping carts will do just fine, but if you really want to make the most out of it, we can also add the option to compare prices between other products in the store or calculate the total price of the purchase including tax and shipping costs.
Facebook Messenger
Some websites prefer to have their visitors make an on-site account in order to interact with certain parts of the website like forums and comment sections. This is useful in and of itself, but it can be a hassle for many people. With Facebook Chat website integration, users can interact directly through their social media accounts as long as it is logged into that browser.
Google Maps
If your business has a brick-and-mortar that you would want your online audience to know about, using Google Maps can help them find it easily. We’ve found that it is also useful for visualizing the shipping address of customers to ensure that the correct information has been provided in their order.
User-data Database
Proper handling of user data is important as it provides information that site owners can use to better improve the user experience of their website or make informed business decisions for better marketability of their products and services. A structured database can also prevent misuse of data, which can expose a site owner and their business to legal troubles.
Automated Inventory Management
A website integration can also make it easier to keep track of your inventory and manage the products being sold in your ecommerce storefront. By having your own website, you don’t have to worry about competing with rival products on the same page, so you can arrange and present your products however you like. Shopify WordPress integration can also be utilized to further develop the appearance and functionality of the website.
reCaptcha
Most websites use reCaptcha to protect their website from bots and other malicious programs that have the potential to disrupt the experience of both users and site owners. It involves a series of tests that verifies the authenticity of the user attempting to access the site. It is by far the least intrusive security feature a website can have and only takes about half a minute to resolve on the user’s end.

Final Thoughts

Custom modules and integrations done right can help a website do more than what it was previously designed to do. They open doors to new ways to manage a website and interact with visitors. With our web development expertise, DevOpt can help you find the most suitable modules and integration for your website, so you can see for yourself how well it modernizes it across all boards.

How DevOpt Can Help You On Your Business Custom Modules and Integrations?

Interested in how custom modules and integrations might benefit your website? Don’t trouble yourself getting them to work properly by hiring the wonderful web development team we have here at DevOpt. We’ll happily discuss more ways in which we can help your website succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are integrations on a website?

Website integrations are often third-party applications or services that allow users to perform an action on a website that would require sending and receiving data off-site. It allows for different services to be available to a website that can improve the experience of the user and expand the website’s capabilities.

What are the different modules on a website?

A website module refers to the collection of different elements of a website that together forms one cohesive section of a webpage. These include the headers, footers, image galleries, tabs, calendar, and menus.

Do you need modules and integrations on your website?

Though they are not mandatory, custom modules and integrations can increase the capabilities of a website beyond what it was originally designed to do. They can help cut down development time and costs by providing developers with a faster way to implement common features.

How do you integrate your website?

Website integrations can be added to a website in a multitude of ways. Most only require a plugin to work, but some still need to connect with an API through manual programming. For some services, an API will not always be readily available. Hiring a web developer can solve many of these issues if you are not confident in your computer literacy.

Need Custom Modules and Integrations?

DevOpt has your back if you need high-quality custom modules and integrations on your website. Schedule a consultation with us today and we can get started immediately.