Services / Web Development

Websites Built To
Perform, Rank & Hold.

We design and build custom websites and web applications around your business goals — with UX, performance, accessibility, technical SEO, and security considered from the first planning session. When a project needs deeper security assurance, Grey Shield can extend the engagement with dedicated testing.

Typical technologies ▸ React / Next.js Node.js / Express PHP / Laravel WordPress / Shopify PostgreSQL / MongoDB Tailwind CSS AWS / Vercel
what we build

Websites, Web Apps & Digital Products

From a marketing website to a custom web application, we choose the architecture around your users, content, integrations, security needs and growth plans. Technology is selected per project rather than forced into a one-size-fits-all stack.

Business & Marketing Websites

Fast, content-managed sites built to convert visitors — clean information architecture, on-page SEO, and a CMS your team can actually use.

Next.jsWordPressHeadless CMS

E-Commerce Platforms

Custom or Shopify-based storefronts with secure checkout flows, inventory integration, and performance tuned for conversion, not just page speed scores.

ShopifyStripeCustom Cart

Web Applications & SaaS

Multi-user platforms with authentication, billing, dashboards, and role-based access — architected to scale before you need it to, not after.

ReactNode.jsPostgreSQL

API & Backend Systems

REST or GraphQL APIs, internal tools, and integrations between the systems you already run — documented, tested, and built to be maintained by someone other than us.

RESTGraphQLDocker

CMS & Headless CMS

Structured content platforms that separate what your team edits from how it's rendered — so redesigns don't mean rebuilding your content from scratch.

SanityStrapiWordPress

Progressive Web Apps

App-like experiences that install from the browser, work offline, and push notifications — without the cost or delay of a native app store submission.

PWAService WorkersReact
how it's assembled

Built With Clarity

The build is planned as one system: interface, application logic, data, deployment, security and discoverability. Project ownership and delivery responsibilities are agreed during scoping.

01
Frontend Layer
The interface your users actually touch — component architecture, responsive layouts, and accessibility built in from the first sprint.
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02
API & Application Layer
Business logic, authentication, and integrations — designed around clear service boundaries so features don't tangle into each other over time.
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03
Data Layer
Schema design, indexing, and backup strategy — decided upfront so query performance doesn't degrade as your data grows.
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04
Infrastructure & DevOps
CI/CD pipelines, environment management, and cloud infrastructure — set up so deploys are boring, which is exactly what you want.
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05
Security Layer
Security is considered during development, with project-scoped security checks and dedicated penetration testing available when the project requires deeper assurance.
SECURITY REVIEW
06
SEO & Monitoring Layer
Structured data, sitemap and crawl configuration, and Core Web Vitals monitoring — wired in at launch, not added after you ask why nobody can find you.
SCOPED
how we work

Build Process

A clear delivery process — from discovery and architecture through development, QA, launch and handover. The exact timeline is confirmed after scope and requirements are understood.

// Phase 01

Discovery & Requirements

We map what the site or application actually needs to do — users, workflows, integrations, and constraints — before a single design decision gets made.

// Phase 02

Architecture & Wireframing

Information architecture, user flows, and technical architecture decided together — so the design and the database schema aren't fighting each other later.

// Phase 03

UI Design & Prototyping

A design system and clickable prototype you review and sign off before development starts — no surprises when the real thing ships.

// Phase 04

Development Sprints

Iterative build in two-week sprints with staging environment access, so you're watching it get built, not waiting for a single reveal at the end.

// Phase 05

QA, Security & Performance Audit

Cross-browser and device testing, OWASP-based security testing, and a Core Web Vitals pass — before launch, not as a fire drill after.

// Phase 06

Launch & Handover

Deployment, documentation, and a defined support window — plus training so your team can actually manage the site day to day.

built to be found

Built To Be Found

Technical SEO starts with the architecture. We make the site easy for people to use and easy for search engines to crawl, understand and index, while leaving room for a broader content strategy after launch.

Structured Data (schema.org)

Service, FAQ, Article, and Organization markup — the same machine-readable format AI answer engines pull directly from.

Core Web Vitals

Performance is considered throughout the build, with Core Web Vitals and real-world page experience checked against the final implementation where measurement is in scope.

Semantic, Crawlable HTML

Server-rendered, clean markup that both search crawlers and AI retrieval systems can parse — no client-side rendering hiding your content.

Crawl & Indexation Control

Canonical URLs, robots directives, XML sitemap support and clean internal linking help search engines discover the pages that matter.

Clear Information Architecture

Descriptive headings, concise sections and useful page relationships make important information easier for visitors and search systems to understand.

included in every build

Technical SEO Checklist

The exact deliverables are agreed during scope. Technical SEO foundations can be included in the build, with broader ongoing SEO handled as a separate workstream when required.

Sitemap.xml & robots.txt
Schema.org structured data
Open Graph & Twitter cards
Core Web Vitals optimization
Mobile-first responsive design
Canonical & indexation control
Search Console-ready indexation setup
what you receive

What We Hand Over

Codebase

Production-Ready Codebase

Clean, documented, version-controlled code — yours outright, with no vendor lock-in to us.

Responsive Design

Cross-Device Responsive Build

Tested across breakpoints and real devices — not just resized in a browser dev tool.

SEO Report

Technical SEO Audit Report

Performance and indexation checks for the final build, with issues identified before launch where the project scope includes them.

Security

Security-Hardened Build

Security-focused development practices and project-scoped checks, with dedicated penetration testing available when deeper assurance is required.

Documentation

Documentation & Handover

Architecture notes, environment setup, and CMS/admin guides your team can actually follow.

Support

Post-Launch Support Window

A defined support period after go-live, with optional ongoing retainers for updates and monitoring.

common questions

Frequently Asked

How long does a custom website or web application take to build?

Timelines depend on page count, integrations, content readiness, design complexity and application logic. After discovery, we provide a project-specific delivery plan rather than using one generic timeline for every build.

Is SEO included in web development projects?

Technical SEO can be built into the project scope, including semantic HTML, crawlable architecture, metadata, canonical controls, structured data where appropriate, sitemap support and performance considerations. Broader content SEO is scoped separately.

Do you test the security of the websites you build?

Security is considered during development through secure coding practices and project-scoped checks. If the project requires independent assurance, Grey Shield can provide dedicated web application or API penetration testing before or after launch.

What technologies do you build with?

The stack is selected according to the project requirements, team capabilities and long-term maintenance needs. Typical options may include React/Next.js, Node.js, PHP/Laravel, WordPress, Shopify, PostgreSQL or MongoDB, but the final stack is confirmed during technical scoping.

Do you provide support after launch?

Post-launch support and ongoing maintenance can be included as part of the engagement. The scope, response expectations and support period should be confirmed in the project agreement.

Clear scope. Clear delivery plan.

Let's Build Something
Worth Finding.

Tell us what you're trying to build, who it is for, and what it needs to do. We'll turn that into a practical scope, delivery plan and estimate.