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About Further Forward

We're a UK-based technology agency that helps ambitious businesses build, ship, and scale software that actually works. No fluff, no jargon — just solid engineering and honest advice.

Dan Slay — Founder & CEO of Further Forward

A Word from the Founder

I started Further Forward because I was tired of seeing businesses get burned by agencies that over-promise and under-deliver. Too many companies end up with bloated codebases, missed deadlines, and software that doesn't actually solve their problem.

We do things differently. We keep teams small, communication direct, and our focus on building things that genuinely work. Whether it's a SaaS product, an AI integration, or a website that needs to convert — we treat every project like it's our own.

If you're looking for a team that'll be straight with you, ship quality work, and stick around to support it — you're in the right place.

Dan Slay

Founder & CEO

How We Work

Our Approach

Quality First

We sweat the details so you don't have to. Every line of code is written to last, not just to ship.

Customer-Centric

Your business problem comes first. We don't sell tech for tech's sake — we solve real problems efficiently.

Pragmatic Implementation

No over-engineering, no hype. We pick the right tools for the job and build things that actually work.

Long-Term Partnership

We're not a hit-and-run agency. We stick around, support what we build, and grow with you.

Our Reach

We're based in Essex but work with clients right across the UK and beyond. Our team operates remotely, which means we can move quickly and keep overheads where they should be — low.

We work across all industries. Whether you're a local tradesperson who needs a website that converts, a SaaS founder scaling your product, or an enterprise team looking for AI integration — we've got you covered.

Our Stack

Frontend

React Next.js Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js Supabase MongoDB AWS Tinybird

CMS

Sanity Statamic WordPress Webflow

Ready to build something brilliant?

Drop us a line and let’s chat about your project. No sales pitch, no lengthy discovery calls — just an honest conversation about what you’re trying to achieve and how we can help make it happen.