Get your software talking to each other.
When your systems share information on their own, nobody types the same thing in twice. We connect the software you already use, and build new connections where there aren’t any.
What’s an API?
It’s a way for two systems to talk to each other. One sends or asks for information, the other answers, with no person in the middle.
API is short for application programming interface. Lots of modern software has one, and it’s how we connect your shop to your accounts or your website to your mailing list. You’ll sometimes hear this called API integration or system integration.
Two ways we help.
Use what’s already there.
Most software you pay for already has an API. We connect to it, so your systems share information without anyone copying it across.
Build your own.
If other people or systems need to reach your information, we build an API for it. It’s secure from the start, and only the people and systems you allow can see or change your data.
A few common examples.
These are examples, not the full list. If two systems should be sharing information, we can usually connect them.
Your shop and your accounts.
Orders become invoices the moment they’re placed, with nothing typed in by hand.
Your website and your customer records.
Enquiries land straight in the system where you keep customer details, ready to follow up.
Your bookings and your calendar.
New bookings appear in the right calendar and send their own confirmation emails.
We keep an eye on it.
Connections can stop when another company changes their system.
We monitor the connections we build, so we usually know when something stops, often before you do. Ongoing, or just when you need us.
- Alerts if a connection stops working.
- Fixes when another system changes.
- Changes as the software you use gets updates.
- Updates to keep it secure.
Questions people ask.
Something else on your mind? Email hello@kilnsoftware.co.uk
Can you connect to the software we use?
Usually, yes. If your software has an API, we can almost always connect to it. If it doesn’t, there are often other ways, and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.
What happens if one system goes down?
We build connections to wait and try again, so nothing gets lost. If it keeps failing, we’re alerted and look into it.
Is our information safe?
Each connection only gets access to what it needs, and information is sent securely between systems.
Who owns the connection?
You do. The code is yours. If you ever want to move to someone else, we’ll help you do it.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the systems and what needs to move between them. After a short call, we’ll give you a plan and an estimate before anything is built.
Which systems should be talking?
Tell us what you use and where the copying happens. We’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.