Awnings.

We redesigned a commercial internet portal for our European client to add more functionality and user friendliness to the existing project.

Client: European awnings retailer
Industry: Enterprise software

Services: Development
Delivery: Magora London
Domain: Enterprise software

Built by Magora

This Awnings project was designed and built by Magora. We are a London software development company (since 2010) building enterprise and business software for UK businesses, from a free working prototype to launch and support.

Enterprise application development → Free working prototype in 5–10 days

01 / Brief

Without a doubt, an effectively working online service is a great contribution to a company being successful. The website of our European client didn't meet his customers' expectations. So he approached us with a task of optimizing existing functionality according to their needs. Our primary goal was to create and implement an intuitive GUI in order to make the portal more user-friendly.

02 / Solution

The previous version of the site included a WordPress CMS. We decided to rebuild the portal using a combination of pure PHP and Yii framework. Collaborating closely with the client, our team created an innovative product customizer implemented in JavaScript to improve usability. With the help of this new tool customers can configure necessary parameters, including size, colour, shape, fabric, valance and type of installation. Any changes made by a customer are displayed immediately, and as such allows them to view their customized awning instantly. When the customer is satisfied with the result, they can place an order and then receive an automatically generated e-mail, containing all the important details and a blueprint of the awning.

Technology used: PHP, Yii Framework, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

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Project facts

Awnings, at a glance.

Rebuilt web portal with an online awning customiser and automatic order emails

Client

European awnings retailer

Sector

E-commerce

Platforms

Web (PHP, Yii)

Scope

Features: configure size, colour, shape, fabric, valance and installation with instant preview; order triggers an email with a blueprint; WordPress replaced by PHP and Yii

Typical budget for this scope

£10k–£25k

Typically 6–8 weeks · Magora pricing guide · 2026 prices

Results

Customers see their configured awning instantly and receive an automatic email with the order details and a blueprint.

ServicesDevelopment

— Tech stack

Built with what holds up at scale.

JavaScript PHP Yii WordPress

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