Business websites
I build business websites in custom code (Astro or Next.js) with a headless CMS like Sanity, so your team can still change text, images and pages without a developer. You get a faster site, full ownership of the code, and no monthly site-builder subscription. A landing page takes 3 to 7 days, a 5 to 8 page site takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Small businesses whose site is slow, hard to update, or not bringing in enquiries, and owners who are tired of paying a monthly platform fee for a simple website.
Why custom code instead of a site builder
Site builders charge a monthly fee for as long as your site is live, and you can only do what the platform allows. With custom code you own the site outright, it loads faster because there is nothing extra on the page, and adding a feature later is not limited by a plan. I build with AI-assisted tools, so the build itself costs about the same as a site-builder project.
Your team can still edit everything
A headless CMS like Sanity gives your team a simple editor for text, images, blog posts and pages. It works like the editor in a site builder, but it is separate from the design, so nobody can break the layout by accident.
Projects like this
Evercoat Pro
A clean, professional website for a paint factory — built with custom code using ShipStudio and OpenCode.
Custom-coded from scratch — no templates, no page builders, no bloat
Shahbaz Akhtar Portfolio
A clean, modern portfolio site for a senior project manager — built with custom code using ShipStudio and OpenCode.
Live one-page portfolio — fast load with zero framework overhead
Dar ul Tarikh
A personal history and geopolitics platform that explains the present by tracing what came before — in active development.
Phases 0–3 shipped — live and in active development
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the site myself without a developer?
Yes. Your content lives in a CMS like Sanity, where you can change text, images and pages from a simple editor. I show your team how it works at handoff.
How much does hosting cost?
For most small business sites, hosting is free or a few dollars a month, because there is no site-builder subscription. You pay the hosting provider directly, and I set it up for you.
Is custom code harder to maintain than a site builder?
Not for your team. Day-to-day changes happen in the CMS. Code changes are only needed for new features, and I offer monthly support for those.
Do you still build in Webflow?
For small businesses, I now recommend custom code because it saves the monthly platform fee and gives more flexibility. I still build in Webflow for agencies whose clients are already on it.
Have a project like this?
Send a message and I will reply within 24 hours with questions and a rough timeline.
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