As a WordPress expert with years of experience developing custom solutions, I’m excited to share the story behind one of my latest projects: Arrival App.
Arrival App is now in public beta, and it’s designed to transform how offices handle visitors — whether you have a receptionist or not. Our tool can replace or augment a live receptionist, helping offices provide a polished visitor experience while reducing operational costs.
From Idea to Launch: Building Arrival App
Over the past few years, my team and I have been building Arrival App using WordPress as the foundation. Why WordPress? Because it’s a flexible, robust platform that allows us to scale, customize, and quickly iterate features — exactly what we needed for an app like this.
Customization Made Easy
No two offices are alike. That’s why we built Arrival App to be highly customizable:
- Add practitioners or staff members with ease.
- Tailor app settings to match your specific needs.
- Implement software safeguards for privacy and security.
- Mount an iPad at your reception desk, transforming it into a smart check-in station.
Instant Notifications for Staff
The moment a visitor checks in, Arrival App sends an instant, time-stamped notification to the practitioner’s phone. This keeps your team informed and ready — whether they’re in the office or stepping away from their desk.
We built this notification system using a combination of WordPress back-end tools, custom REST API endpoints, and mobile notification services — a great example of WordPress powering beyond just websites.
Why WordPress Was the Right Choice
Many people think of WordPress as “just a blogging platform,” but as a WordPress expert, I’ve consistently used it as a full application framework. For Arrival App, WordPress allowed us to:
- Build a scalable and secure app.
- Quickly prototype and deploy new features.
- Leverage an ecosystem of plugins, APIs, and developer tools.
- Comply with specific legal requirements that would have been alot of extra work if this was built as a regular app.
Ready to Try Arrival App?
We’re thrilled to be in public beta and invite you to experience the future of reception management. Whether you run a medical office, coworking space, or any business with visitor flow, Arrival App can help streamline your front desk operations.
Check it out here → arrivalapp.com
I’m proud of how we leveraged WordPress to bring Arrival App to life. It’s a testament to what’s possible when you combine technical expertise, thoughtful design, and a clear understanding of your audience’s needs.
If you’re looking for a WordPress expert to help build your next custom solution — whether it’s an app, a site, or something in between — let’s talk.
A short intro from the CAMFT launch today:
