Technology

Proven technology, chosen to fit your budget.

We build on mainstream, well-supported tools that are affordable to run and easy for anyone to take over — not whatever is trending this month. Here is what we use and why.

Four tests for every choice
01Is it affordable to run?Hosting and licence costs matter as much as the build price.
02Can you update it yourself?If you need us for every small change, it's the wrong tool.
03Will it still be supported in five years?Popular, well-maintained tools only.
04Is it the simplest thing that works?Every extra piece is something someone has to maintain.
The tools

What we build with.

Grouped by what they do, with our usual choice named first. The right choice depends on your project and budget.

WebsitesUsually · WordPress
WordPressNext.jsReactAstroTailwindWebflow

WordPress when you want to edit everything yourself; Next.js when speed and custom features matter most.

Online storesUsually · Shopify
ShopifyWooCommerceStripeSquare

Shopify for most stores — payments, shipping and taxes are built in. WooCommerce when you already run WordPress.

Web apps & back endUsually · Node
NodeNext.jsPythonPostgresFirebaseSupabase

One language across the app keeps small projects fast and affordable.

Mobile appsUsually · Flutter
FlutterReact NativeFirebaseSwiftKotlin

One codebase for iPhone and Android unless a feature needs native code.

AI & automationModel-agnostic
OpenAIAnthropicopen modelsPythonZapierMake

Built so the AI model can be swapped later without a rebuild.

Marketing & analyticsUsually · Google
GA4Search ConsoleGoogle AdsMeta AdsMailchimpHubSpot

Free or low-cost tools wherever they do the job.

Explore

Each technology, and when we use it.

Tools we set up
01 · Most used

WordPress

The CMS we use for most business websites you want to edit yourself.

Websites
02

Shopify

Our usual choice for online stores, with payments and hosting built in.

Online stores
03

WooCommerce

Ecommerce inside WordPress, with no platform fees.

Online stores
04

Next.js

The React framework we use for fast custom sites and web apps.

Websites & web apps
05

React

The interface library behind our web apps and dashboards.

Web apps
06

Node.js

JavaScript on the server for APIs, integrations and back ends.

Back end
07

Python

Our language for AI, data processing and automation.

AI & data
08

Flutter

One codebase for iPhone and Android apps.

Mobile apps
09

React Native

Cross-platform apps in React, for teams already using it.

Mobile apps
10

Firebase

Google’s hosted back end for logins, data and notifications.

Back end
11

OpenAI, Claude & open models

The AI models behind our chatbots, automation and AI features.

AI
How we decide

The trade-offs we explain up front.

Four choices that come up on most projects, and where we usually land.

Decision
Our default
When we go the other way
Custom build or platform
Platform first (WordPress, Shopify)
When the platform's monthly fees or limits would cost you more over a few years.
Website builder or CMS
A CMS you own
When you only need a single simple page and want the lowest possible cost.
One app or two
One Flutter app for iOS & Android
When the app depends on device features that need native code.
Build AI or buy it
Use an existing AI model
We never train models from scratch — we connect proven ones to your content.
Our standards

The same bar on every project.

Checked before every launch. If a site misses one of these, fixing it is on us.

Mobile-friendly on every screen size
Code reviewed before it goes live
Backups and updates set up from day one
Everything documented and in your name
See how we work
Launch checklist · every website
Check
Target
Page load on mobile (LCP)
Under 2.5 seconds
Google PageSpeed score
90+ on mobile
Layout stability (CLS)
Under 0.1
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA checks
SEO basics
Titles, meta, sitemap & schema
Targets for sites built and hosted on our recommended setup.
Hosting & security

Where your site runs, and who can reach it.

Accounts are set up in your name, so nothing depends on us staying involved.

Hosting
VercelCloudflareAWSSiteGroundShopify

Fast hosting matched to your budget, in the region your customers are in.

Security
SSLMFACloudflareautomatic updates

HTTPS everywhere, two-factor logins, and updates applied regularly.

Backups & monitoring
Daily backupsuptime monitoringSentry

Backups and alerts set up before launch, not after the first problem.

Quality checks
LighthousePageSpeed Insightsaxe

Speed and accessibility checked before every launch.

FAQ

Technology questions.

Ask us anything on the free call — we are happy to explain the options in plain language.

WordPress, Shopify or custom — which is best?

WordPress for most business websites you want to edit yourself, Shopify for online stores, and custom Next.js or React when you need special features or top speed. We recommend what fits your budget, not what we prefer.

Will we be locked into your tools?

No. We build on mainstream tools, keep everything in your name, and document how it works — any developer can take over.

Can you work on our existing website?

Usually, yes. We can update, speed up or fix most WordPress, Shopify and custom sites. If a rebuild would be cheaper long-term, we will tell you.

Where is our website hosted?

On fast, reliable hosting in your name — Vercel, Cloudflare, AWS or your existing host, in data centres in Canada, the US, the UK or the EU as you need.

Which AI models do you use?

OpenAI, Anthropic and open-source models, chosen per project and built so they can be swapped later.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us what you want to achieve and your budget. We will recommend the simplest setup that does the job.