Portal Design & Development
Create professional, responsive portals that reflect your brand identity. We design and develop portals optimised for user engagement, conversion, and accessibility standards.
Microsoft Power Pages Consulting Services
Power Pages Portal Development & Consultancy
Customers emailing PDF forms, partners phoning for updates your systems already hold, staff rekeying it all afterwards. We build secure Power Pages portals that let the right people outside your organisation serve themselves, on any device.
Transform Digital Experiences, One Page at a Time
What is Microsoft Power Pages?
The signs you need a portal are easy to spot: customers emailing forms as attachments, partners ringing for status updates, a shared inbox that has quietly become a queue. This page covers how we fix that with Microsoft Power Pages, the Power Platform's low-code service for building and hosting secure, external-facing business websites that work consistently across browsers and devices.
Because Power Pages sits on the same platform as Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI, a portal is never an island: submissions can trigger flows, data lands in Dataverse, and reporting follows without extra plumbing. Security is native too, with data encryption and compliance with industry standards built in rather than bolted on.
External-facing is the phrase that changes everything about how a portal should be engineered. A Power Pages site faces customers, partners and the open internet, so identity, permissions and data surface area need decisions an internal app never asks: who can register, what each role can see, and exactly which Dataverse tables the site may touch. We design that boundary first and the pages second.
The result our clients notice most is speed to serious: a governed, branded, accessible portal in weeks, on a platform where Microsoft carries the hosting, patching and scaling. One insurance client puts it plainly: the Power App and portal work we delivered is, in their words, "high-performing, well-governed and used by our clients today".
Power Pages delivered by a Microsoft Business Applications Specialist
What We Deliver
Portal design, security & integration capabilities
Customer Self-Service
Let customers manage their own accounts, submit requests, and find information without waiting on your team. Our self-service portals reduce support costs while improving customer satisfaction.
Partner Portals
Build secure portals for partner collaboration, information sharing, and joint business processes. We implement multi-tenant solutions with role-based access and customised experiences for different partner types.
Secure Data Access
Ensure sensitive data is protected through row-level security, field-level security, and encryption. Our implementations follow security best practices to maintain confidentiality while enabling required access.
Custom Templates
Develop custom page templates and reusable components tailored to your specific needs. We create flexible templates that maintain consistency while allowing customisation across multiple portal pages.
Authentication & Security
Implement robust authentication mechanisms including SSO, Azure AD integration, and multi-factor authentication. We design security models that protect your data without putting friction in front of legitimate users.
By the Numbers
Proven enterprise delivery
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Pre-built business templates
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Connectors available via Dataverse
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Microsoft certifications across the team
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Portals delivered with security review and accessibility checks
6 wks
From design to a live customer or partner portal
60%
Reduction in inbound queries after self-service launch
100%
Built on Dataverse with enterprise identity
3x
Faster delivery than traditional custom portal builds
Common Use Cases
Where organisations use Power Pages
E-Commerce and Ordering
Design custom e-commerce and ordering platforms. Power Pages supports user-friendly online stores, order management systems, and integrated payment gateways, so customers can order without picking up the phone.
Membership Management and Event Registration
Create dynamic sites for membership management and event registration. Power Pages allows for easy sign-ups, membership tracking, event listings, and online registration, simplifying the management of events and member databases.
Reporting Access for External Users
Offer secure and customised reporting access to external users. Create portals that allow customers or partners to view and interact with relevant reports and data, enhancing transparency and collaboration.
Survey and Feedback Collection
Develop interactive platforms for surveys and feedback collection. Build engaging and responsive forms and surveys, making it easier to gather and analyse feedback from customers or employees.
Student and Learning Portals
Build comprehensive student portals providing access to course materials, schedules, grades, and other resources, enriching the learning experience and centralising educational communication.
Vendor and Supply Chain Collaboration
Facilitate vendor and supply chain collaboration through dedicated web apps. Enable portals for inventory management, order tracking, and supplier communication, streamlining supply chain processes.
How We Work
Our Power Pages delivery process
- 01 Step
Consultation
Our Power Pages Specialists complete an in-depth consultation to understand the user requirements, business goals, and the data systems that need to be integrated.
- 02 Step
Proposal
We work closely with you to develop a user interface that best suits your business needs. Our user-centred design approach incorporates best practices for interface design.
- 03 Step
Implementation
We build the webpage as per the signed-off design, ensuring training and documentation are provided. Our quality assurers then undertake extensive testing to ensure the page works as expected.
- 04 Step
Delivery
The completed solution is presented to your team, and we walk you through how to maximise its potential. We remain on hand to maintain and support your team as you implement new processes.
Power Pages Case Studies
See how our clients have built modern customer-facing portals and websites with Power Pages.
LCP·Asset Management
Centralisedcompany-wide news and communications hub
SharePoint Intranet Site
A modern SharePoint intranet delivering company news, document management, and team collaboration for a global asset management firm.
Microsoft 365Power Pages
View case study
Skanska·Construction
~9,000employees supported by a single enterprise learning app
Learn Fast: Share Knowledge, Scale Adoption
A company-wide social learning hub built as an enterprise Canvas Power App, enhanced with AI-assisted publishing, Viva Engage integration and Power BI reporting, supporting around 9,000 employees.
Power AppsPower Automate
View case study
LCP·Asset Management
Branded UXaligned to LCP’s intranet aesthetic
Policies and Procedures Manager with SharePoint
A Power Apps front end integrated with a SharePoint document library, giving LCP a branded, controlled way to add, categorise, preview and manage company policies and procedures.
Power AppsPower Automate
View case study
FAQ
Power Pages FAQs
When should we choose Power Pages over a custom web build?
Power Pages shines when a portal needs to surface Dataverse or Dynamics 365 data, when you need enterprise identity, and when time-to-market matters. For highly bespoke, high-traffic consumer experiences, a custom build in Azure may still be the right choice.
How long does a portal build take?
A first portal typically goes live in 6–10 weeks. More complex portals integrating with multiple systems or supporting hundreds of thousands of users usually run 3–6 months.
How do you handle authentication and identity?
Power Pages supports Entra ID, Entra External ID (B2C), Azure AD B2B, SAML and OAuth providers, plus local accounts. We design the identity model based on your audience – customers, partners, citizens, members – and integrate SSO where appropriate.
How is data secured in Power Pages?
Portals enforce row-level and column-level permissions via Dataverse table permissions and web roles. We add network controls, WAF, rate limiting and penetration testing for public-facing portals handling sensitive data.
Does Power Pages meet accessibility standards?
Yes, when built carefully. We design to WCAG 2.1 AA by default, test with real assistive technology and include accessibility acceptance criteria in every release – which matters particularly for public-sector clients.
Can Synapx operate portals after go-live?
Yes. Synapx-as-a-Service provides ongoing operations, content updates, security patching, enhancement and performance monitoring for Power Pages portals.
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David, Skanska
Project/Programme Manager
Mike, Mount Anvil
Head of Technology Applications
Testimonials
From the very first conversation, Synapx stood out. They didn't offer a one-size-fits-all solution; they listened, understood our workflows, and constructively challenged our assumptions. Since launch, the difference has been night and day: engagement is up, performance is dramatically better, and our teams now have a single, connected space for learning and communication. I'd recommend Synapx to any organisation looking to get more out of Microsoft technology.
Skanska
Project/Programme Manager
Working with Synapx has been transformative for Mount Anvil. They didn't feel like an external supplier; they became an extension of our team. Their technical expertise in implementing Microsoft Fabric solved our immediate challenges and positioned us for future growth, including AI and machine learning. What truly set Synapx apart was their transparency, commitment, and cost-optimisation through Xscale, making Fabric financially sustainable.
Mount Anvil
Head of Technology Applications
Synapx automated complex, manual processes, modernised legacy systems, and delivered scalable Power Platform solutions that streamline workflows and provide real-time insights. Their standout achievement was integrating SiteOps for accurate, real-time management of materials and compliance across multiple sites. Thanks to their future-proof architecture, we now have a robust digital ecosystem that empowers our teams.
Seras Energy Ltd
Head of Projects & Service Delivery
Exceptional communication. The final product exceeded our expectations.
The tool has streamlined our trade management process, reduced manual workloads and significantly improved efficiency and accuracy across our operations. What truly set Synapx apart was their exceptional communication, project management, and dedication to delivering excellence. They kept us informed at every stage, addressed challenges proactively, and ensured the final product exceeded our expectations.
Nuevo Partners UK LLP
Head of Operations
Their team delivered exactly what we needed, taking time to understand the purpose and specific requirements. By linking our Typeform online surveys with our Raisers Edge database, using Power Automate, they have enabled us to automate our incoming data processes. From our initial enquiry, scoping and delivery, we found them incredibly responsive and very good to communicate with.
The Ocean Conservation Trust
Head of Fundraising
Our go-to data partner. We recommend them to every one of our clients.
We work with Synapx as our go-to and trusted partner for anything Power BI, or data in general, so much so we recommend them to all our clients! The team at Synapx work with us in a way that makes it feel like they are part of our business, our 'data team'; projects and on-going support are executed easily and effortlessly.
Lanware
Chief Technology Officer
Have a portal in mind?
A portal scoping call works through who needs access, what each role should see and which systems the portal has to touch. You leave with a clear scope and an honest view of the effort involved.
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