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Fast websites,
built to last.

Next.js 15 · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS

Carefully designed websites for smaller businesses. No unnecessary complexity — just a site that loads fast, looks the part, and works hard for your business.

Most small business websites are built on the wrong foundation. A template chosen in a hurry, a page builder that seemed easy at the time, or a site from five years ago that nobody's touched since. The result is a site that's slow, hard to change, and quietly working against the business.

A well-built Next.js site changes that. Fast by default, designed properly, and yours outright — no platform dependency, no monthly fees beyond hosting.

—Your current site looks dated and you're embarrassed to share it

—It loads slowly — especially on mobile

—You're paying monthly fees for a platform you've outgrown

—You can't customise it the way you want without hacks

—It's not showing up on Google

—You want something that actually reflects the quality of your work

— Why Next.js

The right tool for
smaller, serious businesses.

Next.js is a modern web framework used by some of the world's most performance-driven companies. It's built to be fast out of the box — the sites it produces load quickly and perform well in Google's search rankings without extra configuration.

For businesses that don't need a team managing content day-to-day, it's the right call. You get a custom-designed, properly built site that you own outright — without the complexity or ongoing costs that come with a full content management system.

Used by Vercel, OpenAI & Notion

Built-in performance optimisation

No platform fees or lock-in

If your content needs grow over time, a Next.js site can be connected to a content management system without rebuilding from scratch. It's one of the reasons it's a sensible long-term choice — even for projects that start simple.

— What's included

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Every project is scoped individually — but this is what a typical Next.js engagement covers.

DISCOVERY

Scoping & requirements

We define the pages, content, goals, and any integrations needed before design begins.

DESIGN

Custom design, not templates

Designed specifically for your brand in Figma. Signed off before the build starts.

BUILD

Next.js build

Built to load fast on any device. Performance is a design decision, not an afterthought.

FRONT-END

Performant, accessible front-end

Lighthouse 95+ as standard. Responsive across all devices, accessible by default.

SEO

On-page SEO foundations

Metadata, structured data, sitemap, and clean URL structure included as standard.

IMAGES

Image optimisation

All images automatically optimised, lazy-loaded, and correctly sized for every screen.

LAUNCH

Deployment & go-live

Deployed to Vercel or your preferred platform. Domain, DNS, and SSL handled.

HANDOVER

Documentation & credentials

Full codebase handover with everything you need to manage the site going forward.

SUPPORT

30 days post-launch support

Bugs fixed, questions answered, adjustments made — included for the first month.

A clear process,
no surprises.

— How it works

01

Discovery

We talk through what you need, who your audience is, and what success looks like. I'll ask about your current site, your goals, and any specific requirements — then I'll know exactly what to scope.

02

Proposal & Scope

You get a clear written proposal: what's included, what it costs, and when it'll be done. Fixed price, no moving goalposts.

03

Design & Build

Design is presented in Figma and signed off before build begins. Once approved, I build and share progress at milestones — you'll have access to a staging URL throughout.

04

Launch & Handover

I handle the deployment, DNS, and go-live. You get the full codebase, all credentials, and 30 days of support as standard.

— Best for

Is this the right fit?

A Next.js build works best for businesses that want a high-quality site without the complexity of a full CMS.

A good fit if...

—You're a small business that needs a high-quality site without the cost and complexity of a managed content system

—Your content is relatively stable — you don't need to update it daily

—You want to own the codebase outright with no platform dependency

—Performance and SEO matter to your business

—You want a site that's genuinely custom, not assembled from a template

Might not be the right choice if...

—You have a large team publishing content regularly

—You need multiple people managing content with different levels of access

—You're managing hundreds of pages of dynamic content

—You need deep CRM or e-commerce integration at launch

An Umbraco CMS build might suit you better →

— FAQ

Common questions.

Next.js is a React framework built for production. It handles server-side rendering, static generation, image optimisation, and routing out of the box — meaning the sites it produces are fast, SEO-friendly, and built on a solid foundation. It's what this site is built on.

Not necessarily. For many smaller businesses, content doesn't change often enough to justify the overhead of a full CMS. A statically built Next.js site can be updated by a developer when needed, or connected to a lightweight headless CMS later if requirements grow.

Most projects run four to eight weeks from kick-off to launch. Discovery and design take two to three weeks; the build two to four weeks; testing and launch one week. Simpler projects can move faster — timeline depends on scope and how quickly sign-offs come through.

Website builders are fast to set up but impose significant constraints — on design, performance, ownership, and SEO. A custom Next.js build gives you a site that's genuinely yours, with no monthly platform fees, no template limitations, and performance that website builders can't match.

It depends on what we scope. A purely static site requires a developer for content changes — which is fine if your content rarely changes. If you need editorial control, we can connect a lightweight headless CMS at the start or add one later. I'll advise which approach suits your situation.

Yes. Next.js is designed to work with headless CMS platforms. If your needs grow, the site can be extended to pull content from a CMS without rebuilding from scratch. It's one of the reasons Next.js is a sensible long-term choice even for smaller projects.

Next.js sites are typically deployed to Vercel (the company that builds Next.js) or similar edge platforms. Hosting costs are minimal for most small business sites — often free or a few pounds a month. I'll advise on the best option for your traffic and budget.

Projects are scoped and priced individually. A Next.js build is generally more accessible than a full Umbraco CMS project — but the right price depends on the number of pages, design complexity, and any integrations needed. Get in touch with a brief outline and I'll come back with an honest indication.

Get in touch

Ready to talk about
your Next.js project?

Send me a brief outline of what you're looking to build and I'll come back to you within one working day.

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