Switchyard Software · Reading, PA
We build software for local businesses in Reading & Berks County.
When spreadsheets stop cutting it and the off-the-shelf stuff doesn't quite fit, we'll build you something that does. We meet in person, quote a fixed price, and actually ship it.
Free 30-min call. You walk away with a plan. No pitch.
- Senior engineering team
- Reading, PA & Berks County
- Fixed-price projects
- Or just call (484) 509-1260
How we work
From first call to go-live, here's what working with us looks like.
Free Discovery Call
We spend 30–60 minutes learning your business, your pain points, and what success actually looks like for you. No pitch, no pressure.
Clear Proposal
You get a written scope, timeline, and a fixed price or honest hourly estimate. No surprises, no moving goalposts.
Build & Collaborate
Regular check-ins and live demos as we build. You're never left wondering what's happening or when it'll be done.
Launch & Support
We don't disappear at go-live. Ongoing care plans cover hosting, security patches, and a monthly hour budget for changes — with request turnaround as fast as the same business day.
Built for local business in Reading & Berks County
We build the websites, tools, and automations that local businesses actually need — not generic templates that everyone else already has.
Trades & Contractors
- Modern websites that book jobs
- Job scheduling & dispatch
- Quote & invoice automation
- Customer follow-up workflows
Ideal for:
Roofers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, landscaping, general contractors
Restaurants & Hospitality
- Conversion-focused websites
- Online ordering & reservations
- Menu & loyalty integrations
- Reviews & reputation tools
Ideal for:
Restaurants, cafes, caterers, food trucks, bars, breweries
Retail & Boutique
- Storefront sites that drive foot traffic
- Inventory & e-commerce integration
- Customer loyalty programs
- POS & back-office connectors
Ideal for:
Local shops, boutiques, specialty stores, multi-location retailers
Professional Services
- Credibility-first websites
- Client portals & document delivery
- Time tracking & billing automation
- Intake & scheduling workflows
Ideal for:
Law firms, accountants, agencies, consultants, real estate offices
Ready to build something that actually fits?
30 minutes, in person or on a call. We'll learn your business, outline what's possible, and give you a real number. No pitch, no commitment.
From the blog
Practical insights on custom software, automation, and running a smarter small business.
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Five website mistakes common on small-business sites, and how to spot them on yours
A breakdown of five recurring failure patterns on small-business websites in Reading, Wyomissing, and the rest of Berks County — what each one costs, and how to find them yourself.
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The real three-year cost of a 'cheap' website, with the math written out
What a $500 small-business website actually costs over three years once you add hosting, redesigns, lost leads, and the cost of fixing what should have been done right the first time.
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Page speed isn't a vanity metric: how a slow site costs a small restaurant thousands a month
Walking through the math on how mobile page-load time translates to lost reservations and online orders for a typical small-business restaurant — and the three fixes that move the needle most.