5labs works with businesses across the Welsh capital to deliver web development, mobile apps, AI solutions, and digital marketing that produces tangible results. Cardiff's tech startup scene is thriving, with spaces like Tramshed Tech fuelling innovation across the Cardiff Capital Region. Whether you run a fintech firm in Cardiff Bay or a growing enterprise in the city centre, we bring senior-level expertise from Edinburgh to South Wales.
Cardiff has established itself as one of the UK's most exciting tech cities. The Cardiff Capital Region, backed by significant investment in digital infrastructure and talent development, has attracted hundreds of technology companies to South Wales. From the redeveloped Cardiff Bay waterfront to the bustling creative quarter around Tramshed Tech, the Welsh capital offers a business environment that rewards ambition and innovation.
5labs provides the full range of technology and digital marketing services to Cardiff businesses. We build custom websites that convert visitors into customers, develop mobile applications for iOS and Android, and run data-driven marketing campaigns that grow your visibility across search and social. Our Edinburgh-based team works remotely with Cardiff clients, keeping overheads low while delivering quality that matches any agency in the city.
Cardiff's strengths in financial services, creative industries, and the public sector create distinct technology needs. We tailor every project to your industry, whether that means building a SaaS platform for a fintech startup or implementing AI automation for an established professional services firm.
Full-service technology and digital marketing for the Welsh capital
Custom websites built for Cardiff businesses that need a strong online presence. Responsive, fast-loading, and optimised for search engines from day one.
Learn More →Cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android. Whether you need a customer-facing app or an internal tool, we build native-quality experiences.
Learn More →Online stores that sell. We build Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom ecommerce platforms designed to drive revenue for Cardiff retailers and brands.
Learn More →Intelligent automation, machine learning solutions, and bespoke software for Cardiff Capital Region businesses looking to streamline operations and scale.
AI Development → | Custom Software →Get found online by customers in Cardiff and beyond. Our SEO and digital marketing campaigns are built on data, not guesswork, and deliver measurable growth.
SEO → | Digital Marketing →Google Ads, Meta Ads, and social media marketing that reaches your target audience across South Wales and the UK. Campaigns managed for maximum return on spend.
Google Ads → | Meta Ads → | Social Media →What makes us a strong technology partner for the Welsh capital
From the Cardiff Capital Region's investment priorities to the startup ecosystem at Tramshed Tech, we understand what drives business in the Welsh capital. Our solutions reflect the opportunities and challenges specific to South Wales.
Development, design, marketing, and AI from a single team. You get one point of contact, consistent quality, and a joined-up strategy rather than juggling multiple suppliers.
Your project is handled by experienced developers and marketers who work on it directly. No layers of account managers, no handoffs to junior staff. You speak to the people building your product.
Based in Edinburgh, our overheads are lower than agencies in London or the South East. Cardiff businesses benefit from top-tier work at rates that make commercial sense.
5labs provides tech and IT services across Wales and the South West
Common questions from Cardiff businesses about working with 5labs
Our office is in Edinburgh, but we work with Cardiff businesses regularly through video calls, shared project tools, and structured milestone reviews. We are happy to travel to Cardiff for kickoff meetings or important project phases when it adds value.
We offer all 12 of our services to businesses in Cardiff and the wider Cardiff Capital Region: web development, mobile app development, ecommerce development, AI development, SaaS development, custom software, SEO, digital marketing, Google Ads, Meta Ads, AI automation, and social media marketing.
Yes. We work with startups at various stages, from early-stage companies coming out of Tramshed Tech to scale-ups looking for their next phase of growth. We can help with MVPs, investor-ready prototypes, and full product builds. Our pricing is structured to be accessible to growing businesses.
We use a structured remote workflow with regular video check-ins, shared project boards, and clear milestone delivery. Most of our UK clients prefer this approach because it saves time and keeps the project moving efficiently. You always know where things stand.
We work across a range of sectors in Cardiff, including financial services, creative and media, public sector, education, retail, and professional services. The Cardiff Capital Region's diverse economy means we bring experience relevant to many different types of business.
Costs depend on the scope and complexity of each project. Websites typically start from £2,000, mobile apps from £5,000, and marketing campaigns from £500 per month. We provide detailed, transparent quotes after an initial consultation so there are no surprises.
We can build bilingual websites with full Welsh language support, including proper language switching and separate content management for Welsh and English pages. This is particularly important for public sector and education clients in Wales.
You get direct access to a senior team of developers and marketers who work on your project personally. Our Edinburgh base keeps overheads low, meaning competitive rates without compromising quality. We deliver the same calibre of work as leading Welsh agencies, often at a better price point.
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