Next.js Websites for Freelancers & Small Businesses

After delivery, the project is yours

This is the most important thing I can tell you: when the project is done, everything belongs to you. The code repository, the CMS, the hosting account, all passwords and access credentials. You are not dependent on me or anyone else to keep your site running or to make changes.

• Git repository with full source code
• All hosting and domain access credentials
• CMS login and documentation
• No ongoing fees to me - you choose your own hosting and tools

Why Next.js instead of WordPress?

WordPress powers a huge share of the web - but that also makes it the most targeted platform for attacks, and its plugin-heavy model creates fragility over time. Here's why I build in Next.js instead, and what that means for your business:

Why not WordPress?

• Plugin dependency: a typical WordPress site relies on 20–40 plugins. Each one is a potential security hole and a maintenance burden.
• Security: WordPress is the most hacked CMS on the internet. Without constant updates, your site is exposed.
• Performance: plugins and a heavy PHP stack slow pages down. Slow pages lose visitors and rank lower in Google.
• Scaling: as your business grows, WordPress often requires expensive rewrites or migrations.

Why Next.js?

• SEO-ready by default: server-side rendering means Google indexes your content immediately, not after JavaScript loads.
• Speed: Next.js sites consistently score high on Core Web Vitals - the metrics Google uses to rank pages.
• Ecosystem: backed by Vercel and used by companies like Netflix, TikTok, and Notion - it's not going anywhere.
• Long-term support: your site won't break because a plugin was abandoned or a theme stopped being maintained.

Migrating WordPress to Next.js

Is your site running on an outdated WordPress install or an unsupported PHP version? Does every update bring plugin conflicts, theme errors, or pages that stop working?

You don't have to keep patching an old installation indefinitely. I migrate websites to Next.js, carrying over existing content, functionality, URL structure, and SEO.

Before a migration I review the current system, its dependencies, and your business requirements, so the new architecture can be designed without inheriting the limits of the old one. If that review shows an update of your current platform is enough, I will say so.

Critical PHP vulnerabilities, 21 October 2026

On 21 October 2026 the PHP team disclosed two critical security vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) that can allow unauthenticated remote code execution.

Fixes were released for PHP 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5. Older versions no longer get standard updates from the PHP project, although some vendors ship their own security patches and the PHP security team published minimal source backports for 7.4, 8.0, and 8.1. Running a version without official support is not the same as a confirmed vulnerability in your particular environment, so it is worth checking the actual setup with your hosting provider.

If your site still runs on an outdated environment, urgent updates come first. Updating the current platform can be the right answer on its own. If modernising it already requires significant changes to the application, a migration to a different architecture is worth considering as well. Vulnerabilities turn up in every environment, Node.js and Next.js included.

Source: PHP security advisory, 21 October 2026

GDPR and WCAG - built in, not bolted on

Every website I build meets GDPR requirements and WCAG accessibility standards from the start - not as an afterthought. This means your site is secure, accessible to a wider audience, and aligned with current regulations. No extra fixes needed after launch.

Technical SEO from the first line of code

Most websites start thinking about SEO after launch. That's a mistake. I build SEO foundations into every project: Core Web Vitals, semantic HTML, structured data (schema.org), mobile-first optimization, and clean code. Your site is ready to rank from day one.

Free consultation, no obligations

If you're planning to build a website or improve your current one - let's talk. I'll help you choose the right solution based on your goals, budget, and stage of growth.