Web Development
Company websites, online shops and web applications, built in Next.js. TechPlay’s database of more than 200,000 games runs on the same stack.
Next.js development for websites and web applications that have to be fast, indexable and easy to run.
We build websites and web applications on Next.js and React for companies in the EU and the US. Pages are rendered on the server, so search engines and AI assistants read the full content and visitors see it without waiting for scripts.
- How long does a Next.js project take?
- A marketing site typically takes 3–6 weeks from kickoff to launch; web applications and e-commerce take 6–12 depending on scope.
- How much does Next.js development cost?
- A Next.js business website starts from €1,800 and a web application from €4,500.
- Who owns the code?
- You do.
What this service includes
Next.js is the framework behind nearly every project we ship, including this site and the platforms in our case studies. You get a setup for content, search and hosting that has already been tested in production, not a first attempt on your budget.
Static generation or server rendering chosen per page type, so every page loads fast and arrives complete for Google, Bing and AI crawlers. Metadata, sitemaps and structured data are generated from the content.
Next.js in front, and behind it the CMS that suits your team: a headless CMS, headless WordPress, or a custom admin like the Laravel + Filament back office behind TechPlay. Editors publish without a deploy.
Headless CMS DevelopmentLogins, roles, dashboards and forms on the App Router, backed by PostgreSQL. One codebase can serve the public site and the area behind the login.
Web Application DevelopmentProduct, category and checkout pages rendered for speed and search, connected to Stripe, Monri, WSPay or the commerce platform you already run.
E-commerce DevelopmentImage and font optimisation, streaming, caching and bundle budgets, measured on a mid-range phone over a mobile network rather than on a developer's laptop.
From WordPress, Gatsby, a client-side React app or an older Next.js version, URL by URL, with redirects mapped and rankings monitored after the switch.
WordPress to Next.js
Why teams move to Next.js
- The current site is a page builder or a theme with a dozen plugins. Every update is a risk, and the speed score drops each time something new is installed.
- A single-page React app looks modern, but search engines receive an almost empty page, so the pages that should bring traffic are barely indexed.
- Content, marketing and development share one system that nobody wants to touch, so simple changes wait for developer time.
A clear process, from scope to delivery
Technical scope and fixed quote
What you receiveA written scope: pages, data, integrations, hosting and a fixed price.
Architecture and prototype
What you receiveA prototype you have tapped through and a rendering plan for every page type.
Build on a staging link
What you receiveA staging site that updates as the work progresses.
Launch and verification
What you receiveA live site with redirects, sitemap and Search Console checked on launch day.
Thirty days of care, included
What you receiveA tuned site, documentation and a recorded CMS handover.
Related work: TechPlay
200K+
games, each with a page of its own
TechPlay runs on Next.js: a catalogue of 200,000+ games in which every title, review and category is its own server-rendered, indexable page.
View case studyChosen for the work, not for the trend
We choose tools based on the requirements of the project, your existing systems and what will be practical to maintain after delivery. Below are the technologies we typically use for this type of work, and why.
Next.js + React
App Router, server components and static generation: each page type gets the rendering that suits it, and the content is in the HTML from the first byte.
TypeScript
Catches whole categories of bugs before the code runs, which keeps a growing codebase cheap to change.
Node.js
APIs, forms, integrations and background jobs, written in the same language as the front end.
Tailwind CSS
Design tokens enforced in code, so the site still matches its design system years and several developers later.
PostgreSQL
When a project needs a database: mature, widely supported and able to scale.
Vercel
Edge hosting for projects that suit it. The code stays portable, so the choice can change later.
Hetzner
Or our own Docker-based hosting in Hetzner's EU data centres, with backups, monitoring and the data staying in the EU.
The work stays with you
Code and accounts you own
Repository, hosting, domain and analytics registered to your business from day one.
A CMS your team uses
Pages, text, images and posts editable without a developer, with a recorded walkthrough.
Measured performance
Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals results from real devices, attached to the handover.
SEO foundations in the code
Metadata, canonical tags, hreflang, sitemaps and structured data generated from content, not added by plugins.
Related pages
- E-commerce DevelopmentCustom online stores, fast on a phone, with a short checkout
- Web Application DevelopmentCustom web apps, portals and internal tools with logins, roles and data
- WordPress to Next.jsMove from WordPress to Next.js without losing content or rankings
- News Portal DevelopmentNews portals and media websites with a newsroom CMS, an app and ad positions
- Website RedesignA new design and a faster site, with content, addresses and rankings carried over
- Restaurant & Café WebsitesWebsites, QR menus and table ordering for restaurants and cafés
Questions about this service?
If you cannot find the answer below, send us your question. A member of our team will reply within one business day.
Ask a question01How long does a Next.js project take?
A marketing site typically takes 3–6 weeks from kickoff to launch; web applications and e-commerce take 6–12 depending on scope. The timeline is written into the scope before work starts, and you follow progress on a staging link.
02How much does Next.js development cost?
A Next.js business website starts from €1,800 and a web application from €4,500. The final price depends on pages, data and integrations; you receive it in writing after a short call, and it does not change.
03Who owns the code?
You do. The repository, hosting, domain and analytics are registered to your business from day one, and full ownership transfers on final payment.
04Is Next.js better than WordPress for SEO?
Next.js does not rank a site by itself. What it gives you is control: pages rendered on the server, fast loads on phones, and metadata, sitemaps and structured data generated from content instead of plugins. With good content and links, that foundation is easier to keep healthy than a theme with a dozen plugins.
05Do we have to host on Vercel?
No. Next.js runs on Vercel, on our own Docker-based hosting in the EU, or on your own infrastructure. We recommend the option that fits your traffic, budget and data requirements, and the code stays portable.
06Can our marketing team edit content without a developer?
Yes. Every project ships with a CMS configured for the people who will use it, plus a recorded walkthrough. Pages, text, images and blog posts are editable without touching code.
07Can you take over an existing Next.js project?
Yes. We start with a short audit of dependencies, rendering, performance and hosting, and tell you in writing what we would keep, fix or upgrade before quoting any work.
Often combined with
SEO
Technical fixes first, then pages written for the searches your customers make. You get a report every month.
Hosting & Care
Managed hosting and care for the sites we build, and for sites we take over from someone else.