Build Secure Customer & Partner Portals Without Code

Microsoft Power Pages is a low-code platform for building secure, data-driven external-facing websites and portals. Unlike traditional websites that are primarily static content, Power Pages portals are dynamic applications that connect directly to your business data. Users can log in, view personalised information, submit forms, and interact with your business systems in real-time. Think of it as a bridge between your internal systems and external users (customers, partners, vendors) who need controlled access to specific data and functionality.

Use Power Pages when you need external users to interact with your business data securely. If you need a customer self-service portal, partner extranet, application system, or any website where users log in to access personalised information, Power Pages is ideal. For a simple informational website or marketing site without user authentication or data interaction, a traditional content management system like WordPress or a static site builder might be more appropriate. Many organisations use both: a traditional website for marketing and Power Pages for customer/partner functionality.

Yes, Power Pages is built on Microsoft's enterprise-grade Azure platform with the same security infrastructure that powers Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365. It includes Azure Active Directory integration, role-based access control, row-level security, SSL encryption, DDoS protection, and compliance with standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR. You control exactly what data each user can access with granular permissions. All security updates are managed by Microsoft automatically.

Simple customer portals using pre-built templates can be deployed in 2-4 weeks. More complex portals with custom forms, workflows, and integrations typically take 6-10 weeks from concept to launch. This is dramatically faster than custom web development, which often takes 4-6 months for similar functionality. We follow an iterative approach, so you can launch with core functionality and add features progressively.

Power Pages licensing is based on usage, charged per authenticated user per month or through capacity-based subscriptions for high-volume scenarios. Costs are typically 70-80% lower than building equivalent functionality with custom development, and there are no infrastructure hosting costs to manage separately. As a Microsoft partner, we can help you understand the licensing model that makes sense for your anticipated usage and provide accurate cost projections based on your requirements.

Yes, Power Pages integrates natively with Dataverse, which acts as the data layer. Dataverse can connect to Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, SQL Server, and hundreds of other systems through Power Platform connectors. If you're already using Dynamics 365, integration is seamless. For other systems, we can use Power Automate flows or custom APIs to synchronise data. Your portal can display real-time data from multiple backend systems.

For day-to-day content updates and minor configuration changes, no developer is required. Business users can manage content, update forms, and modify permissions through a web-based interface. For more significant changes—adding new features, complex customisations, or major design updates—you may want developer assistance. We provide training as part of our implementations so your team can handle routine maintenance independently.

Power Pages supports multiple authentication methods: Azure Active Directory (for employees or B2B scenarios), social logins (LinkedIn, Microsoft, Google, Facebook), and local accounts with username/password. You can also configure multi-factor authentication for added security. For B2C scenarios, Azure AD B2C provides sophisticated customer identity management. Users can even register themselves with optional approval workflows before gaining access.

Absolutely. Power Pages portals can use your own domain name (e.g., portal.yourcompany.co.uk) with SSL certificates managed automatically by Microsoft. You can fully customise the look and feel to match your brand including colours, logos, fonts, and layouts. Templates provide a starting point, but every visual element can be modified. Most customers' portals are indistinguishable from custom-built websites in terms of professional appearance.

If you discontinue your Power Pages subscription, the portal becomes inaccessible to external users. However, your data remains in Dataverse (or your connected data sources) and is not deleted. If you restart your subscription, the portal can be reactivated. It's important to note that your underlying data is always yours and remains accessible through other applications like Power Apps or Dynamics 365 even if the portal itself is not active.