HYDRAYour site is slow, awkward to update, or quietly losing enquiries - and the page builder it is trapped in will not let you fix it.
You need a site that works for your business, not one that fights you every time you try to change a phone number. But the platform you are on makes everything harder than it should be, and the thought of rebuilding feels expensive and risky.
A site that earns its keep.
You get a fast, search-optimised website built on a modern stack - Astro, Next.js, or whatever fits your needs. It is designed to convert visitors into enquiries, it scores well on Core Web Vitals from day one, and you can actually maintain it without calling a developer every time. The code, the repo and the hosting accounts are yours. No lock-in, no page-builder rental.
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
- Conversion-first design and copy direction
- Built on the right modern stack for the job (Astro, Next.js, or other - selected per project)
- Core Web Vitals and technical SEO from day one
- Contact and lead forms wired to your inbox
- Booking or e-commerce hooks where needed
- Analytics and event tracking set up properly
- Deployed to fast, reliable hosting you control
- Repo and accounts handed over to you
From brief to live, in days.
Brief
Tell us about your business, your audience and what you need the site to do. One conversation is usually enough.
Design direction
We produce a design direction - layout, typography, colour, tone - based on your brand and goals. You approve it before we build.
Build
We build the site on the chosen stack. You see it as it develops, with a live preview.
SEO and speed pass
We optimise for Core Web Vitals, structured data, meta tags and accessibility. The site ships fast and gets found.
Live on your domain
We deploy to your hosting, point your domain, and hand over the keys. You own everything.
The engineering behind it.
- Stack options
- Astro (static or SSR) for content-driven sites. Next.js for web apps and dynamic routes. The stack is selected per project, not per agency preference. No page-builder lock-in - you get a real codebase.
- Integrations
- Contact forms wired to your inbox or CRM. Booking hooks via Cal.com embed. Analytics via Plausible or GA4. E-commerce via Stripe or your processor. CMS options include headless (Decap, Sanity) or flat-file Markdown.
- Security
- HTTPS enforced. Form validation and CSRF protection. No database surface area on static sites. Dependency updates managed via automated PRs with CI gates.
- Deployment
- Cloudflare Pages by default (fast global CDN, free tier available). Vercel or Railway as alternatives. Your own domain, your own DNS. Deployed via Git - every deploy is a commit.
A site that loads instantly, gets found, and turns visitors into enquiries - that you can actually maintain.
No more fighting a page builder. No more slow load times. No more wondering why enquiries are dropping off. Just a site that works, that you can update, and that earns its place in your business every day.
Trades, clinics, studios and SMEs replacing a slow Wix or Squarespace, or a dated WordPress. Also: growth-stage companies needing a real web app, not just a marketing page.
Three ways to start.
- Essential scope covering core needs
- Ready on your domain in days
- You own the code and accounts
- Full scope with custom content and design
- Ready on your domain in days
- You own the code and accounts
- Post-launch support included
- Full scope plus strategy session
- Priority delivery and dedicated support
- Enhanced SLA and quarterly reviews
- You own the code and accounts
Not sure which tier fits? Book a 20-minute call and we will point you at the right one.
Common questions.
Can I update the site myself?
Yes. We build on a stack that lets you edit content without touching code. Depending on the setup, that might be a headless CMS, Markdown files in a repo, or a simple data file. We show you how during handover.
What if I already have a domain and hosting?
Even better. We can build on your existing hosting or migrate you to something faster. Your domain stays yours. We just point it at the new site when it is ready.
How long does it take?
A standard brochure site ships in days, not weeks. More complex projects (e-commerce, web apps) take longer - we give you a date before we start.
Do you do e-commerce?
Yes. We can add e-commerce hooks via Stripe, or build a full shop depending on your needs. We will tell you the simplest option that works for your business.
What happens if I want to leave?
You take everything. The code is in your repo, the site is on your hosting, the domain is yours. No lock-in, no exit fees, no hostage data.
Do you do ongoing maintenance?
Yes - see our Hosting & Support service. We offer care plans that cover updates, security patches, performance monitoring and priority support.
Tell us the problem.
One sentence is enough. We will tell you if a new site is the right move, what it would cost, and when it could be live. No obligation, no hard sell.
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