Founders Approach

We Build Quality Websites for Rhode Island Businesses

Website Design and Software Development Services

Providence Rhode Island Development Company

We build websites and web applications for businesses and founders across Rhode Island. From simple marketing sites to complex, cloud-based web platforms, we focus on scalable technologies that let your product grow without compromising on quality or cost.

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Comprehensive Web Development Services

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Developing Cloud Applications

Cloud-Based Development

Our global team of Web Developers have built everything from simple static websites to large-scale enterprise software. At Founders Approach we work with you to identify the real problem you are looking to solve and build the software with the end customer in mind. Building on the cloud enables your product to scale up seamlessly as your userbase increases and needs more resources to efficiently run.

Blue Sea

Blue Sea

Headquartered in New Jersey, Blue Sea Products was established in 2005 and has developed from its humble beginnings in shrimp products into a world-class vertically integrated seafood company.

IntusCare Website

IntusCare

The only technology ecosystem built for PACE, with PACE, to enable exceptional care, stronger financials, and simplified compliance. Proudly serving 70+ PACE programs and their 50,000 participants nationwide.

Gettysburgbook.com

The Gettysburg Book

The Gettysburg Book: A Father, Son & The Killer Angels tells two stories: the battle that helped define a nation, and the family whose triumph and heartbreak shaped The Killer Angels, one of America’s most enduring works of historical fiction. Directors Jake Boritt and Gordon Beittenmiller dramatically combines the epic story of the battle with the intimate tragedy of the Shaara family.

Treelign.com

Treelign

Treelign connects tree care companies with the professionals and equipment operators they need. Find services on the map or post a job to connect with available providers. Offer your own services so other companies can find you when they need a hand.

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan Catering & Design has been a premier caterer in the Philadelphia area since 1992 – creating unique and memorable events in our exclusive venues and at locations of your choice throughout the Philadelphia area and the mid-Atlantic states.

Three Pillars Method

Three Pillars Method

Three Pillars Method is for those ready to take an in-depth look at their diet to develop a comprehensive, sustainable, and personalized nutrition plan.

Von Paris Moving

Von Paris Moving

With over a century of local and long distance moving and storage experience, Von Paris leads the way among moving companies and has established an impeccable reputation.

Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition

Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition

RIHSC is a connector, a communicator, a convener and an advocate. We are engaged at the school, community and state levels and believe that through commitment and partnership, we can best realize our shared vision.

Right To Know

Right To Know

Honest, accurate, reliable sexual and reproductive health information for Rhode Island.

Kello Time

Kello Time

Kello allows organizations to effectively plan, prepare, and manage projects & project assignees as needed. A fully integrated individual and group-managed timekeeping system.

Joyful Blessings Daycare

Joyful Blessings Daycare

Joyful Blessings Daycare came in search of a clean, simple website to showcase their growing faith based daycare company. They have been serving the Providence, RI community since 2019.

MOMCARE

MOMCARE

Providing clinical and implementation guidance for jails to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for pregnant and postpartum people with opioid use disorder.

Ecomplicato: Navigating Hard Times

Ecomplicato

The Ecomplicato web platform brings the app to the browser: users can search and filter expert articles by professional field and profession, covering Health/Fitness, Legal Resources, Wellness, Financial Services, and Leisure Activities.

Why Choose Us

The Founders Approach Difference

Choosing the right development partner is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Our hybrid model pairs US-based project managers with elite global developers, so you get the clear communication and world-class quality of a domestic team without the enterprise price tag. From your first call through launch day and beyond, we treat your project like it's our own.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We've got answers. If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us directly.

How long does it take to build a custom website?

The timeline depends on the complexity of the project. A standard website might take 4-8 weeks, whereas a complex web application can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months.

Do you handle website hosting and maintenance after launch?

Yes, we provide optional hosting and maintenance services to ensure your website remains secure, up-to-date, and performs optimally over time. We have flexible post launch agreements called "Do Not Exceeds" budgets. This allows us to set a max amount of hours per month we can work, if you need us, but there's no requirements to "use it or lose it." Any hours left will just roll over to the following month. Our Startup clients love this flexibility.

What's the difference between a custom website and a template or website builder?

A custom website is built from the foundation tailored specifically to your unique business needs and brand identity. It provides better performance, more complex features, scalability, and flexibility compared to template-based builders which often have limitations in design and functionality. Template builders, on the other hand, are excellent in scenarios where you do not need complex features and you just need a simple, informational, website.

How much does it cost to hire an app developer?

The cost ultimately will vary based on the features you need. We can tell you we've built very simple apps that take about a week up to extremely complex ones that took +6 months. Most apps we've built typically take a few hundred hours spent over the course of 3-4 months to design and build properly. We offer free consultations to understand your needs and provide a customized quote.

Can you takeover my existing mobile app or website?

Absolutely. We often audit existing codebases and can take over maintenance, add new features, or entirely rebuild apps or websites that are struggling with performance issues. One of the things we pride ourselves on is having launched 100% of the projects we've built. Sadly, that's not very true for most other agencies where the project will fall apart before ever going live despite the client having spent 70% of their budget already.

Which AI technologies do you work with?

We work with leading AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google. We typically integrate their powerful Large Language Models (LLMs) and custom machine learning solutions into our clients' products. As a company ourselves, we are also using AI to speed up the development process for all of our clients via tools like Claude Code, Github Copilot, Cursor, Codex, and Google's Antigravity.

How much do you charge?

I hate to say it but, it depends. We price ourselves based on hourly rate x how many hours we think it'll take to build. If you reach out we'd love to get you a free accurate estimation for your project.

What technologies do you use to build websites and apps?

We work primarily with Next.js, Payload CMS, PHP/CodeIgniter, and React Native, hosted on DigitalOcean infrastructure. We favor self-hosted, open-source tools so you own your stack rather than being locked into a vendor.


Do you only work with businesses in Baltimore, Frederick, and Providence?

No, those are just where our offices are located. Most of our projects are done remotely, so we work with clients across the country (and sometimes internationally). Our local offices just make it easy to meet in person if you're nearby.

Who owns the code and design once the project is done?

You do. Once the project is complete and paid for, you own all the code, design files, and any related IP outright. We don't hold your project hostage or require ongoing licensing fees to keep using what we built.

Can you connect my app or website to the tools I already use?

Usually, yes. We regularly connect to tools like payment processors, accounting software, CRMs, email platforms, and scheduling tools. The main thing we check is whether the tool offers an API or an MCP server (standard ways for software, including AI tools, to talk to it), and most popular ones do. We also work with some of the most popular AI tools from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, and can connect them to the tools and data you already have. Tell us what you use today and we'll let you know what's possible.

Can I update my website content myself, or do I need a developer every time?

For basic websites, yes. We build them on a content management system, so you can edit text, swap images, publish blog posts, and update pages without touching code. We'll walk you through it at launch. For larger web applications, that's not always possible, since much of the content and logic lives in the code itself. Either way, new features and bigger layout changes are where we step in.

I already built a prototype with an AI tool. Can you help me finish it?

Yes. Tools like Lovable, Cursor, and ChatGPT are great for getting an idea off the ground, and we see a lot of projects that start there. We'll review what you have and tell you what can stay and what needs rebuilding for security, reliability, and scale. Then we'll help you take it from prototype to something customers can safely use.

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