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About Nudge5.net

Nudge5.net is a boutique app, AI, and software studio built for small and owner-run businesses. We design reliable, minimal tools that help you work smarter without paying agency rates. Every project focuses on doing exactly what’s needed and nothing that isn’t, keeping builds lean, maintainable, and affordable.

Nudge5.net isn’t just a name; it’s a philosophy: build less, do more.

What we build

We create small, bespoke applications, software, and AI tools that fit neatly into your day-to-day. Examples include:

  • Business apps (Apple & Android)
  • Booking systems for slots, deposits, and appointments
  • Clock-in/out and rota tools
  • QR menus, online ordering, and loyalty stamp cards
  • Inventory tracking
  • WhatsApp/SMS nudgers for reminders
  • Business dashboards and reports
  • Instore kiosks and visitor sign-ins
  • AI assistants and workflow automations

Each build is tailored to your brief and delivered with clear handover notes so you stay in control.

Affordability

We scope and build the minimal viable product that meets your goal. By keeping screens and moving parts to a minimum, you get a focused app that’s easy to use, maintain, and expand when the time is right.

How we work

Short calls. Clear briefs. Quick delivery. You’ll always deal directly with a builder, not a sales team. We document what matters and make sure your software remains simple, stable, and ready for phase two when you are.

Why minimalist

Minimal software is faster, clearer, and less prone to breaking. It saves time, money, and frustration. Our design language is calm and legible, inspired by consoles, built for clarity, and stripped of noise.

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Previous / Current Work

Fred Again/Brian Eno Meditation Article

Fred Again/Brian Eno Meditation Article

A custom web application built to showcase a meditation article featuring Fred Again and Brian Eno. The software creates an immersive, minimalist reading experience with smooth scrolling animations and ambient audio integration. Built with lightweight JavaScript and CSS animations to ensure fast loading across all devices, the application focuses on user engagement through carefully crafted typography and responsive design that enhances the meditative content.

DataHood

One search, every neighbourhood insight. The agency wanted to reduce the time their teams spent pulling together neighbourhood information before valuations and client meetings. Each branch had its own process which often meant hours of work. We built Datahood, which brings all of this into a clear snapshot covering crime, planning, environment, schools, healthcare, transport and amenities. Now every branch works from the same trusted view, with insights ready in seconds instead of hours of manual research. Making scattered data simple, that is where our AI tool delivered the biggest efficiency.

NextFit

Our customer came to us with an idea for a tool that could help people rethink their careers without starting from scratch. They wanted something approachable and intelligent, where users could upload a CV and instantly see new roles that matched their skills.

What we built

We brought that idea to life with NextFit, a clean and focused web app that uses light AI to identify transferable skills and suggest realistic career pivots. The design keeps things calm and simple, guiding users through each step with clear results and no fluff.

The outcome

The result is a confident, easy-to-use platform that turns uncertainty into direction. What started as an idea is now a smooth, modern web app helping professionals discover where their skills could take them next.

Punch barber shop time tracking app

Punch

A progressive barber shop wanted a simple way for their team to clock in and out without using paper sheets or clunky spreadsheets. They wanted something that felt like part of their brand — bold, minimal, and easy to use from any device.

What we built

We created Punch, a lightweight web app where staff clock in and out with one tap. Every entry flows straight into a central dashboard, giving managers a live view of hours worked. The system keeps everything clear and consistent, with a design that fits seamlessly into the studio’s raw, tactile aesthetic.

The outcome

Punch replaces admin-heavy timesheets with a clean, reliable tool that just works. The team saves time, management gets instant visibility, and the whole process now feels as effortless as it looks.

Shiftly AI rota planning software

Shiftly

A fast-growing community organisation was struggling to manage a mix of staff and volunteers as they scaled. Each team had its own way of tracking shifts, mostly spreadsheets, message threads, and memory. As the numbers grew, managers needed a single system to plan, track and communicate rotas, but it also had to work for people who weren’t confident with tech.

What we built

We created Shiftly, a lightweight rota planner designed for real people, not just administrators. Managers can build weekly schedules with a few clicks, view patterns at a glance, and instantly see who’s off or covering extra hours. Behind the scenes, a built-in AI assistant helps simplify everyday tasks, explaining features, spotting scheduling conflicts, and generating weekly summaries automatically. It quietly keeps the system running smoothly, giving less tech-savvy users confidence to manage their teams independently.

The outcome

Shiftly brought structure and calm to a growing organisation. Scheduling that once took hours now takes minutes, and the built-in assistant means even first-time users feel supported. The result is a rota system that feels human, scales easily, and helps every manager focus on people instead of paperwork.

StudioSpace studio booking software

StudioSpace

A creative studio wanted to move away from paper calendars and handwritten notes to something easier to manage on phones and laptops. Their booking process for rooms and equipment was simple but inconsistent, and staff often had to check manually who was in when. They wanted a single system that could manage bookings, track availability, and take care of reminders automatically.

What we built

We created StudioSpace, a clean, web-based booking app that keeps everything in one place. Members can see real-time availability, book or cancel sessions instantly, and get automatic confirmations. For the studio managers, we added a built-in automation system that quietly handles routine tasks — notifying staff when rooms need to be opened, sending daily schedules, and creating usage summaries at the end of each week.

The outcome

The studio now runs its bookings smoothly without paper or manual follow-ups. StudioSpace made scheduling as easy as checking a calendar, while the automation layer keeps the team informed and on time. A simple system that fits their creative rhythm.

GHC Sign In

What the customer needed

GreenHood Coffee needed a way for staff to clock in and out, alongside clear visiblity for managers to oversee time records. Their priority was to remove the inefficiency of paper logs and spreadsheets by having a single tool that could handle daily attendance, support payroll, and also track annual leave. The solution had to be simple enough for staff to adopt instantly, yet powerful enough to give management reliable oversight.

GHC Dashboard

What we built

We created a lightweight, web-based app accessible via QR code or secure link. Staff can clock in and out with one tap, while managers access a dashboard that brings together all time entries. From there, they can review, download, and manage hours worked linking to payroll, as well as log and track annual leave. The design was deliberately minimal, making it fast, foolproof, and easy to use without training.

GHC Clock In

The Outcome

The app replaced paper processes with a reliable digital system that saves time, reduces errors, and keeps payroll accurate. Staff now have confidence their hours and holidays are properly recorded, while management benefit from a clear, real-time view of attendance. The result is less admin, better compliance, and more focus on running the business.

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