Kobalt
Kobalt Digital is a development agency based in Alkmaar. We build secure custom software and websites that deliver real value from customer portals and self-service environments to webshops and API integrations. Digital security, AI, and craftsmanship are the common thread throughout our work. At Kobalt, AI handles the repetitive work, while our people do the thinking. We build with open-source technologies such as Laravel, Statamic, and WordPress, ensuring that you always remain the owner of your software. No vendor lock-in just an honest partner that thinks along with you and stays involved, even after delivery.
“With Shock Media, hosting is simply well taken care of: reliable, fast, and secure. That gives us the freedom to focus on what we do best building great software. Short communication lines, honest agreements, and people who actively think along with us. Exactly how we like to work with our own clients."
Our Story
At Kobalt, we believe in digital craftsmanship and sustainable choices. We don’t build disposable software; we create solutions that last for years and grow alongside your organization. For us, a project is never truly finished. We remain involved, keep your software secure and up to date, and help you plan the next step. Everything is built on open-source technology, so you remain in full control of your software. Honest advice is part of that philosophy. We’re not afraid to say no when something isn’t necessary, because our goal is to genuinely help you move forward. People do business with people and that’s exactly how we work.
Our approach
Digital security is part of our foundation, not an afterthought. From secure coding practices and monitoring to updates and reliable, sustainable hosting, security is built into everything we do. We also use AI in a practical and intelligent way for speed, monitoring, and automation. AI handles the repetitive tasks, while our developers focus on the thinking: architecture, security, and strategy. With o ur own tools, such as PassTransfer for secure password sharing, we demonstrate how these principles work in practice.
Partner of the Dutch Laravel Foundation
We are an official partner of the Dutch Laravel Foundation. Our founder, Reinier, serves on its board, and we have won the annual DLF Hackathon. We believe in giving back to the open-source community through packages, contributions, and sponsorships not just benefiting from it. Social involvement is equally important to us. From being the main sponsor of Baseball & Softball Against Cancer to supporting Goods for Refugees, we actively contribute to causes we care about. From our office in Alkmaar, we enjoy building long-term, friendly partnerships where hard work and having fun go hand in hand.
Stats Kobalt
7
Employees
2017
Founded in
250+
Projects completed
100+
Clients
Projects of Kobalt
Karavaan
We have been managing the custom WordPress website for the Karavaan cultural festival for many years, continuously keeping it up to date and aligned with changing needs. Time and again, we translate new requirements into tailored solutions: annual redesigns, a digital applause feature, location-based theatre search functionality, and most recently, a responsive event schedule. Exactly the way it suits Karavaan. For organizations in the cultural sector, we deliberately offer reduced rates. Projects like these create social value and bring us a great deal of satisfaction in return. They are meaningful, rewarding, and perfectly reflect the kind of long-term, committed partnerships we believe in.
Dayes
For Dayes, whose 15,000+ products can be found in millions of households across Europe, we manage and maintain their websites in Statamic. It’s a technically challenging environment that we streamlined using our Managed App Platform: a single place to manage everything securely, efficiently, and keep it up to date. The collaboration runs smoothly, and the Managed App Platform performs flawlessly. We also work closely with Shock Media, whether it’s regarding hosting or simply discussing technical advice. The result is a reliable, scalable, and future-ready solution.
deSpreker.nl
For speaker agency deSpreker.nl, we run a custom-built WordPress website that must perform optimally in every aspect from SEO and GEO to AEO. With more than 850 speakers and a high volume of quote requests, every millisecond and every aspect of discoverability matters. That is why we build and optimize the platform with great technical attention to detail and host it with Shock Media. Their platform is specifically optimized for these types of workloads, ensuring excellent speed, stability, and search visibility. As a result, deSpreker.nl remains highly discoverable online, while the team can focus on what they do best: connecting clients with the right speakers.
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