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New York City
NYC-Based TeamFixed-Fee ProjectsLighthouse 95+

Web Development Agency in New York City

Your Site Loads Slow — Before Google Ever Sends You Traffic

95+
Lighthouse Score
Every project we ship
<1s
Load Time
Edge-deployed globally
200+
Projects Delivered
For NYC & beyond
$0
Hidden Fees
Fixed-fee pricing
What Your Web Development Agency Should Actually Build — And Why Most Don't

Your deploy ships to Vercel at 11 PM. The Next.js build finishes in 90 seconds. Your product pages now render server-side in under 400ms—Google's crawler hits them before your old WordPress install would've finished loading the header. This is what modern web development fixes: the gap between your marketing promises and what your infrastructure can actually deliver. Most NYC agencies still build on monolithic CMS platforms that cap out at 60 Lighthouse scores and require a developer for every content change. We architect headless stacks—Next.js frontends, Sanity or Contentful backends, API layers connecting your Stripe, HubSpot, and Shopify—so your team ships campaigns without bottlenecks and your pages convert mobile traffic instead of bleeding it. The difference shows up in your analytics within two weeks.

Waar projecten falen

Your current site scores below 50 on Lighthouse Google ranks slow sites lower—costing you organic traffic every day.
You're locked into a monolithic CMS with expensive hosting Monthly costs balloon while page speed and developer velocity suffer.
Your agency disappeared after launch Bugs pile up, security patches go unapplied, and your site quietly degrades.
Mobile experience is an afterthought Over 60% of NYC users browse on mobile—poor UX kills conversions.
You can't update content without a developer Marketing bottlenecks slow campaigns and cost your team hours every week.
Your site doesn't meet WCAG accessibility standards ADA lawsuits in New York are up 300%—non-compliance is a legal liability.

Compliance

Performance Engineering

Sub-second load times through static generation, edge caching, and optimized asset delivery. Every page hits 95+ on Google Lighthouse.

ADA / WCAG Compliance

Full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance built into every project. Automated and manual accessibility audits protect you from litigation risk.

SEO Architecture

Semantic HTML, structured data, programmatic meta tags, and Core Web Vitals optimization. Built for Google from the ground up.

Headless CMS Integration

Content editors get a clean, intuitive dashboard. Developers get full control over the frontend. No compromises on either side.

Security-First Deployment

No exposed servers. Static output served from a global CDN with DDoS protection, automated SSL, and zero-trust architecture.

Analytics & Conversion Tracking

Privacy-respecting analytics, event tracking, and conversion attribution configured at launch. Know exactly what's working.

Wat we bouwen

Build Next.js applications with server rendering and static generation for sub-second page loads

Your pages score 95+ on Lighthouse and rank higher in Google's Core Web Vitals assessment

Configure headless CMS platforms with custom content models and real-time preview environments

Your marketing team updates content in Sanity without waiting on developer availability

Architect e-commerce storefronts on Shopify Hydrogen or Saleor with frictionless checkout flows

Your checkout flow converts 22% more mobile traffic with optimized product page rendering

Design custom API integrations connecting your CRM, payment processors, and third-party tools

Your backend systems sync in real time through GraphQL APIs instead of breaking silently

Migrate legacy WordPress or Drupal sites to Jamstack with zero downtime and full SEO preservation

Your site ships on modern infrastructure with 10x faster builds and no vendor lock-in

Provide monthly retainer support covering updates, performance monitoring, and priority bug fixes

Your bugs get fixed within 48 hours and security patches deploy automatically each month

Ons proces

01

Discovery & Architecture

We audit your current site, map business goals to technical requirements, and define the architecture. You get a detailed scope document and timeline before anything starts.
Week 1
02

Design & Prototyping

High-fidelity designs in Figma with interactive prototypes. Mobile-first layouts validated against your brand guidelines and conversion goals.
Week 2–3
03

Development & CMS Build

Component-driven development in Next.js with headless CMS integration. Daily deploys to a staging environment you can review in real time.
Week 3–6
04

QA, Performance & Launch

Cross-browser testing, accessibility audit, Lighthouse optimization, and structured data validation. We handle DNS cutover and go live.
Week 7
05

Post-Launch Support

30 days of included support covering bug fixes, content tweaks, and performance tuning. Optional retainer for ongoing development after that.
Week 8+
Next.jsReactSupabaseVercelSanityTailwind CSSTypeScript

Veelgestelde vragen

How much does web development cost in New York City?

Fixed-fee projects start at $8,000 for marketing sites and scale to $25,000+ for custom web applications. NYC agencies often charge $150–$300/hour, but we prefer transparent project pricing so you know the full cost before we write a line of code. No hourly billing surprises.

How long does it take to build a website?

Most projects launch in 4–7 weeks. A focused marketing site can ship in under a month. Complex web applications with custom integrations, e-commerce, or multi-language support typically take 8–12 weeks. We agree on a fixed timeline before kicking off.

Do you only work with NYC-based companies?

No. We work with businesses across the U.S. and internationally. That said, we have deep experience with New York City businesses—from Manhattan startups to Brooklyn retail brands—and understand the competitive dynamics of the NYC market.

What makes you different from other NYC web agencies?

We build exclusively on modern Jamstack architecture—Next.js, headless CMS, edge deployment. Most NYC agencies still ship WordPress or custom PHP. Our sites load in under a second, score 95+ on Lighthouse, and cost less to host and maintain over time.

Will I be able to edit content myself after launch?

Absolutely. Every site includes a headless CMS with a clean editing interface. Your marketing team can update text, images, blog posts, and structured content without touching code. We configure custom content models so editing feels intuitive, not overwhelming.

Do you handle SEO and accessibility?

SEO architecture and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility are standard on every build—not add-ons. We implement semantic HTML, structured data, programmatic meta tags, and full keyboard navigation. Your site launches ready for Google and compliant with ADA requirements.

NYC Web Development from $8,000
Fixed-fee. No hourly surprises. 30-day post-launch support included.
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