Media Strategy Lab

Custom portal development

One branded login for everything your clients need.

Consultants, agencies, contractors and service firms often run client work across email threads, shared drives and three different apps. Clients lose files and ask the same status questions every week. We build custom portals in your branding where clients log in to see project progress, approve work, download documents, pay invoices and book their next session. It looks like part of your website because it is.

Who it's for: Consultancies, agencies, contractors, accountants, coaches and other service businesses in the US, UK and Canada.

Clear scope · No ranking guarantees · Remote US, Canada & UK support

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Sound familiar?

  • Clients ask for status updates by email and phone.
  • Files and approvals are scattered across tools.
  • Off the shelf portals look generic and charge per user.

How we help you

Project status

Milestones, tasks and updates clients can check any time.

Documents and approvals

Secure uploads, version history and one click approvals.

Bookings and payments

Session booking and invoice payments through the provider you choose.

Role based access

Separate views for clients, staff and partners, so everyone sees only what they should.

How it works

  1. 01

    Map what clients ask you most

  2. 02

    Prototype the portal screens

  3. 03

    Build, test and invite first clients

  4. 04

    Refine from real usage

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Practical planning example

A renovation contractor portal

Illustrative plan, not client results: homeowners see schedule, photos, change orders to approve and payment milestones.

  • Start with one client type
  • Keep logins simple
  • Own your data
  • Measure support emails saved

Free calculator

What could extra search visitors be worth?

Use your own numbers. This is simple maths to help you decide, not a forecast or promise of results.

Enquiries a month
15
New clients a month
4.5
Revenue a month
$6,750
Return on fee
4.5x

You would cover the fee with 1 new client a month.

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Our working standards

Built for your brand

Booking flows, intake forms and portals live on your own domain and match your fonts, colours and tone, instead of a generic third party widget.

You keep ownership

Your code, data, domain and accounts stay yours. We document the build and hand over access at any time.

Custom scope, no guarantees

We quote after a scoping call. Media Strategy Lab works remotely and does not claim an office in your city. We do not guarantee rankings, leads or revenue.

Questions

How is this different from a client portal app?

SaaS portals share one design and price per seat. A custom portal follows your process, your branding and your ownership.

Can partners or suppliers use it?

Yes. We can add separate roles for referral partners, suppliers or subcontractors.

Can you add SEO for the business too?

Yes. Many clients pair a portal with local SEO so new customers find them and existing ones stay organised.

How is the price set?

App builds are quoted per project based on user roles, features and integrations. Ongoing local SEO plans start at $1,500 a month. Share your budget and we will propose an honest scope.

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Don't see the scope you need?

Tell us about your website, market and goals. We'll discuss a custom plan before you commit.

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