Simple sites

Three ways to build a website. Here's how to choose.

Most agencies push you towards what they know. We'd rather explain your options honestly and help you pick what's actually right for your situation.

What we recommend

Custom-coded

From $1,200

Built from scratch with Next.js and Tailwind. Fastest, most flexible, no platform fees. Scales into a full product if you need it to.

Pros

  • Fastest loading — no bloat
  • No monthly platform fees
  • Grows into a web app
  • You own the code
  • SSL always free

Cons

  • Can't edit content yourself (without a CMS)
  • Requires a developer for updates
Best for: Businesses that want quality and long-term value
If you want to edit content

CMS-powered

From $2,000

Custom design on top of a headless CMS like Sanity or Contentful. You can update text, images, and blog posts yourself — no developer needed.

Pros

  • Edit content without a developer
  • Still custom-designed
  • Fast and SEO-friendly
  • Blog and content management built in

Cons

  • Small monthly CMS fee (~$15–30/mo)
  • Slightly more complex setup
Best for: Businesses that update their site regularly
Simple and self-managed

Drag & drop

From $800

We set it up for you on Squarespace or Webflow, then hand it over. You manage it yourself going forward. We pick which platform suits you best.

Pros

  • Cheapest option
  • You manage everything yourself
  • Easy to learn
  • Good enough for most small businesses

Cons

  • Monthly platform fee ($20–50/mo)
  • Limited customisation
  • Slower than custom code
  • Harder to grow into an app
Best for: Small businesses that want simplicity above all

Our honest take

We'll tell you what we'd pick for you

In most cases, a custom-coded site is the right call — it's faster, cheaper long-term, and doesn't lock you into a platform. But there are real situations where a CMS or even Squarespace makes more sense.

We're not here to upsell you. Tell us about your business and we'll tell you exactly what we'd build.

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