Hosting, dev stack, dev effort, backups, security, and everything in between — explained in plain language.
No jargon. No upselling. Just a clear picture of what goes into building and running a modern website.
Every layer is chosen for reliability, speed, and long-term maintainability — not trend-chasing.
Every site is built on Next.js, the React framework used by Netflix, TikTok, and GitHub. It handles routing, rendering, image optimization, and API routes out of the box — no plugins needed.
Deployed on Vercel's global edge network — the same infrastructure that serves billions of requests per day. Pages load from the closest data center to your visitor, anywhere in the world.
For sites that need user accounts, form submissions, or dynamic data, we connect a Postgres database via Supabase — fully managed, with real-time subscriptions and row-level security built in.
There is no WordPress dashboard, plugin ecosystem, or database-driven login page exposed to the internet. The attack surface that causes most site hacks simply does not exist.
Timelines depend on scope, not the technology. Here's a realistic breakdown by site type.
| Site type | Pages | Database | Auth | Build time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure / landing page | 3–5 | No | No | 1–2 wks |
| Service business site | 5–10 | Optional | No | 2–4 wks |
| Ecommerce store | 10–20+ | Yes | Optional | 4–8 wks |
| Member portal / SaaS | 15–30+ | Yes | Yes | 6–12 wks |
| Multi-site / franchise | Multiple | Yes | Yes | Custom |
Timelines assume one developer and client feedback within 48 hrs. AI-assisted development (Cursor) cuts these by ~30–40%.
Four phases from brief to launch — and what happens after.
The pieces that make a site production-ready — not extras to bolt on later.
Your domain registered via Cloudflare or Namecheap, pointed to Vercel with full HTTPS auto-renewed.
Every deploy is a snapshot. Roll back to any previous version instantly — Git is the backup. Database snapshots run daily via Supabase.
Transactional email (receipts, confirmations, notifications) via Resend or SendGrid — reliable delivery with open-rate tracking.
Privacy-friendly visitor analytics via Vercel Analytics or Plausible — no cookie banners, no Google sending your data elsewhere.
Stripe for one-time payments, subscriptions, and invoicing — connected via Next.js API routes with webhook handling built in.
Front-line AI chat powered by Claude (Anthropic) — handles quick questions under 5 minutes instantly, 24/7, filtering them before they reach your team.
Tell us what you're building and we'll map out exactly what you need — stack, timeline, and cost.