You run a growing small business
You've outgrown your free site builder. You need real custom design, faster load times, and SEO that actually works. You want to own the code so the next developer doesn't have to start over.
Web Development
Custom code that ships fast,
Custom code that ships fast,
loads fast, and stays yours.
Static-first websites built on modern frameworks, optimised for mobile, hosted on Cloudflare Pages. You own the code on launch day. Projects from €159, no upfront payment.
What this service is
Custom web development means writing code from scratch (or near it) to build a website that fits your business — not stretching a template until it almost fits. WebSilm specialises in static-first builds: the site is generated as plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at build time, then served from a global edge network. The result is a site that loads in under a second, ranks well in Google Core Web Vitals, costs almost nothing to host, and has no admin panel for attackers to break into.
We work directly with the founder or marketing lead — no project managers, no offshore teams, no surprise sub-contractors. Most projects ship a working demo within two weeks of the kickoff call, and you only pay once you've seen and approved that demo.
Who it's for
You're the right fit if …
You're a designer who needs a developer
You have a Figma file and a client waiting. You want a developer who'll respect the design, ask intelligent questions, and ship pixel-faithful code on time. We've been on your side of that conversation — we get it.
You inherited a slow / broken site
The previous developer disappeared. The site loads in 8 seconds, breaks on mobile, and the admin password is lost. We rebuild without judgement, on a schedule that doesn't disrupt your business — usually 3 to 5 weeks.
What you get
Concrete deliverables. No fluff.
01
Production-ready code in your repository
Hosted on GitHub or your provider of choice. Clean commit history. README explaining how to run, build, and deploy locally.
02
Live deployment on your domain
DNS configured, SSL certificate active, redirects from www and old paths set up. Cloudflare Pages or Vercel by default.
03
Mobile-first responsive design
Tested on real devices: iPhone 12 / 15, Pixel 7, iPad, and across desktop sizes from 1280px up to 1920px+.
04
SEO foundations baked in
Per-page meta tags, Open Graph cards, JSON-LD schema (Organization, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage where relevant), sitemap.xml, robots.txt, hreflang for multilingual sites.
05
Core Web Vitals targets met
LCP under 2.5s, CLS under 0.1, INP under 200ms — measured on a mid-range Android over 4G, before launch.
06
Accessibility to WCAG 2.2 AA
Semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus-visible states, alt text, ARIA where needed, sufficient colour contrast, prefers-reduced-motion respected.
07
Contact forms wired up
Spam-protected, sends to your inbox, GDPR-compliant consent checkbox, success and error states designed in.
08
Privacy-friendly analytics
Plausible or Umami by default — cookieless, GDPR-compliant, no consent banner needed. We can install Google Analytics if you specifically want it.
The stack
What we build with — and why.
Frontend & build
Astro
Next.js
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Vite
Static-first frameworks. We pick Astro for content sites, Next.js when you need real interactivity. TypeScript prevents an entire category of bugs from ever reaching you. Tailwind keeps the CSS small and consistent across the team.
Hosting, content & tools
Cloudflare Pages
Vercel
Sanity
Notion API
Formspree
Plausible
GitHub Actions
Free or near-free hosting that scales globally without us touching servers. Sanity or Notion when you need a CMS your team will actually use. Plausible for analytics that doesn't ask visitors to consent to anything. GitHub Actions to deploy on every push.
Custom vs site builder
When custom code wins (and when it doesn't).
| Concern | WebSilm custom code | Wix / Squarespace | WordPress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to launch | 2–5 weeks (custom design) | 1–3 days (template) | 2–8 weeks (depending on theme) |
| Page load speed | Under 1s typical | 2–4s (heavy JS) | 2–6s (plugin bloat) |
| SEO ceiling | High — full control over markup, schema, performance | Capped by platform decisions | Depends on theme & plugins |
| Hosting cost (year 1) | €0–60 (Cloudflare Pages) | €140–300 (subscription) | €60–300 (hosting + plugins) |
| You own the code | Yes — full repo handover | No — locked to platform | Yes — but tied to PHP/MySQL |
| Editing content yourself | Optional CMS (Sanity/Notion) or our €15-per-change service | Drag-and-drop, very easy | WYSIWYG editor |
| Best for | Business sites that need to convert and rank | Hobby projects, very early validation | Blogs, content-heavy sites with frequent self-edits |
Web dev questions
What clients ask before they hire a developer.
Honest answers to the technical questions that come up before every project.
What's the difference between web design and web development?
Web design is the visual side — colours, typography, layout, brand expression. Web development is what turns that design into a real site that loads in a browser, talks to a database, and works on every device. WebSilm does both, but if you only need development (you have an existing design, a Figma file, or an inherited project) we can pick up from any starting point and ship it to production.
What technologies and frameworks does WebSilm use?
For most projects we choose static-first stacks — Astro, Next.js, or plain HTML/CSS/JavaScript — deployed on Cloudflare Pages or Vercel. We use Tailwind CSS for styling, Formspree for contact forms, and Plausible or Umami for privacy-friendly analytics. For sites that need a CMS we lean on Sanity, Notion, or markdown files in Git. The choice depends on what you actually need to maintain — we never pick a stack just because it is trendy.
Do you build with WordPress?
Only if there is a real reason — for example, you already have a WordPress site with content you don't want to migrate, or you genuinely need WooCommerce. For most new business sites a static custom build is faster, cheaper to host (often free on Cloudflare Pages), more secure (no admin panel to attack), and ranks better in Google Core Web Vitals. We will tell you honestly which fits your situation.
How do you handle accessibility and browser compatibility?
We build to WCAG 2.2 AA: semantic HTML5, keyboard navigation, focus-visible outlines, alt text, ARIA labels where needed, sufficient colour contrast, and respect for prefers-reduced-motion. Browser support covers the latest two versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari, plus iOS Safari and Chrome Android. Older browsers degrade gracefully — they still work, they just don't get the latest visual flourishes.
Will the site be fast on mobile?
Yes. Mobile performance is the default, not an afterthought. Targets we hit on every project: Largest Contentful Paint under 2.5s, Cumulative Layout Shift under 0.1, Interaction to Next Paint under 200ms — measured on a mid-range Android over 4G. We achieve this through static rendering, lazy loading, modern image formats (AVIF/WebP), self-hosted fonts where it matters, and avoiding render-blocking JavaScript.
Can WebSilm work with my existing designer or in-house developer?
Absolutely. About a third of our development work starts from someone else's Figma file or design system. We collaborate well with in-house teams — we can handle the build while your designer keeps creative control, or take a finished design from an external agency through to launch. We document our work so an in-house dev can take over maintenance later if you want.
What about hosting, security, and SSL?
For static sites we deploy to Cloudflare Pages — free hosting, automatic SSL, global CDN, and a security layer that blocks most automated attacks before they reach the site. For dynamic projects we use Vercel, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure if you have specific requirements. Domains are registered in your name, not ours, so you keep full control. We never charge a markup on hosting we resell.
What happens if I want to change something after launch?
Small text and image edits are €15 per change. New sections or features are quoted upfront. If you'd rather handle changes yourself, we can hook the site up to a small CMS (Sanity Studio, Notion, or markdown in GitHub) so you edit content like a document and the site rebuilds automatically. Most of our clients pick a hybrid: they edit copy themselves and call us when something structural needs to change.
Got a brief, a Figma file, or just an idea? Let's see what we can build.
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