Local and direct
Local availability for Jersey businesses, with practical discussions and no agency handoff.
Willow Software · About
Bespoke software built around the way your business actually works.
Willow Software is an independent full-stack development studio in Jersey, run directly by Graeme Moignard. I design, build, improve and support web applications, business systems, databases, integrations, monitoring and secure online services, with direct technical ownership from the first discussion through to long-term support.
Jersey-based, internationally capable
Based in Jersey, working locally and further afield
Willow Software is based in Jersey and works directly with businesses across the island and the Channel Islands, while also delivering projects remotely for clients in the UK and further afield. The same approach applies everywhere: direct communication, clear ownership and software built to remain dependable after launch.
14 miles / 22 km from France
85 miles / 137 km south of England
British Crown Dependency
Based here, working everywhere
Local relationships in Jersey and the Channel Islands, with remote delivery for clients in the UK and internationally.
Jersey in the Channel Islands
Locator map, not to scale
Channel Islands experience
Experience supporting organisations across the Channel Islands and understanding the value of dependable local relationships.
Remote delivery
Structured remote delivery for clients in the UK and internationally, using clear milestones, documentation and regular updates.
Reliability matters
Comfortable in environments where security, auditability, uptime and careful change control are important.
Most Willow Software work sits at the intersection of web development, systems administration and security. Experience ranges from small brochure sites to more complex, data-heavy web applications, often where reliability, maintainability and auditability matter.
Willow Software works directly with business owners, managers or technical leads who need someone to take responsibility for a problem and quietly sort it out. That might be a misbehaving website, migrating onto a new platform, building a custom tool, or tightening up how things are monitored and maintained. If you want to talk through a project, you can get in touch here.
Willow Software is not an agency and has no account-management layer. Project communication stays direct, practical and technical throughout.
Willow Software regularly works directly with businesses in Jersey, across the Channel Islands and with clients in the UK and further afield, especially where a project needs steady technical ownership rather than layers of agency handoff.
The human bit
A quick note from behind the keyboard
That photo is probably from around 2007, so it has survived a few browser wars, several questionable CSS eras and more cups of tea than any image file should have to witness.
Away from the code, Graeme lives in Jersey with two children and likes cats, computers, DIY projects that tend to multiply, and the occasional sunny holiday.
Experience across development, infrastructure and operations
Over the years, Graeme Moignard has worked across creative agencies, ecommerce, internet security and financial services. That has included Barclays Bank, UBS AG Private Bank, Feelunique.com (now Sephora), security-focused firms and web development companies.
That experience has covered general coding, secure hosting, PCI DSS environments, SWIFT-related systems, ecommerce development, monitoring, security tooling and systems where uptime, auditability and data integrity matter.
Application development
Bespoke web applications, PHP and MySQL systems, JavaScript interfaces, APIs, integrations, administration tools and data-driven internal platforms, alongside working knowledge of Java, C#, Python, COBOL, classic ASP, Perl and shell scripting.
Infrastructure and hosting
Linux and Windows Server environments, web and application hosting, mail systems, spam filtering, reverse proxies, load balancers, databases and the operational foundations that keep applications available.
Security and regulated environments
Experience across banking, private banking and ecommerce, including PCI DSS and SWIFT-related environments, access controls, security applications, SIEM tooling, vulnerability scanning and careful change control.
Monitoring, operations and documentation
Monitoring stacks, alerting, log pipelines, operational reporting, backups, technical design notes, support documentation and handover material that make systems easier to understand and maintain.
All of that experience shapes the Willow Software approach: predictable, well-documented systems with sensible defaults, practical security and a clear path for maintenance. It also supports a wider view of the moving parts around a project, not just the code currently on screen.
Current product
Salix Monitor 360
Alongside client work, Willow Software develops and operates Salix Monitor 360, a monitoring and operations platform for organisations that need clear visibility across websites, servers, alerts, incidents, reporting and security posture. The service is officially live now, with normal ongoing refinement continuing without affecting ordinary use.
How Willow Software works
A practical, keep-it-running approach
New technology is not introduced for the sake of it. If something simple and well-supported will do the job, that is the preferred recommendation.
Project updates are kept in plain language rather than jargon. Trade-offs are explained, and if something goes wrong, the cause, impact and response are communicated clearly.
The aim is to leave systems that are understandable, supportable and documented, not a black box.
One thing at a time
Willow Software normally focuses on one or two projects at once. That keeps context switching low and gives each job proper attention.
Clear agreements
The approach is to under-promise and over-deliver, with clear expectations about what can be done, likely timescales and likely cost.
Long-term thinking
Wherever possible, systems are designed to remain straightforward to look after in a year or three. That includes backups, monitoring and documentation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
A few common questions about the kind of work Willow Software takes on, how projects are handled and where the studio tends to fit best.
What sort of work does Willow Software take on?
Willow Software takes on bespoke web development, PHP/MySQL application work, website builds, backend systems, third-party API integrations, monitoring improvements, security reviews and stabilisation work for existing platforms. Projects can range from a smaller business website through to a custom web application or a more operational, data-heavy platform.
Do you work on existing PHP and MySQL systems?
Yes. A significant part of Willow Software’s work involves improving, modernising and stabilising existing PHP and MySQL systems. That can mean debugging long-standing issues, improving performance, adding new features, tightening security, or making an older codebase easier to support and maintain properly.
Can you build bespoke web applications?
Yes. Willow Software builds bespoke web applications for organisations that need something more tailored than an off-the-shelf product. That can include internal tools, client portals, workflow systems, reporting tools, data-driven platforms and web-based operational systems designed around how a business actually works.
Do you help with website security and hardening?
Yes. Security-focused work is part of Willow Software’s offering. That can include reviewing an existing website or application, reducing unnecessary exposure, improving server and application configuration, tightening access controls, hardening hosting environments and making a system more resilient and supportable over time.
Can you help with monitoring and alerting?
Yes. Monitoring and visibility are central to the Willow Software approach. Work can improve operational insight, reduce noisy alerts, spot problems earlier and build clearer reporting around the health of websites, services and platforms. That also ties closely into Salix Monitor 360.
Do you only work with businesses in Jersey?
Not only Jersey. Willow Software is based in Jersey and regularly works with businesses in Jersey and across the Channel Islands, while also delivering projects remotely for clients in the UK and occasionally in Europe, America, Canada and Australia. This model suits organisations that want direct technical ownership, sensible communication and a strong focus on long-term reliability.
Do you build native Windows, Android and iOS applications?
Yes. Native Windows, Android and iOS applications can be built where they genuinely support a wider bespoke web project or platform being delivered by Willow Software. Standalone desktop or mobile app development is not normally offered unless it clearly fits a wider project.
Who handles project work?
Project work is handled directly by Graeme Moignard. Willow Software is a solo studio rather than an agency with layers of account handling, so communication stays direct and technical ownership stays clear from start to finish.
What is the best way to get in touch about a project?
The best place to start is the contact page. A helpful enquiry usually includes what you want to achieve, what systems or hosting you already have, any timing or security constraints and whether you need help with an existing problem, a new build or ongoing support.
Need a hand?
Need a steady pair of hands on a website, app or system?
For an existing app that needs stabilising, a bespoke idea that needs building properly, or a website that needs better visibility and security, use the contact form or email Graeme Moignard directly here. Include what exists, what is causing trouble and what the system needs to do next.
Why use Willow Software?
Three reasons...
Simple
Clear communication, sensible choices and systems that are easier to use and look after.
Smart
Practical technical decisions based on what the job actually needs, not fashionable complexity.
Secure
Security-aware development, careful access control, safer defaults and supportable systems.
