johnnybuildstech
the servicesthree packages · one human

a bespoke website,built by hand for you.

I design and develop beautiful, hand-coded websites and custom web apps for the kind of business that doesn't want to look like everyone else. No templates. No plugins. No monthly platform fees. Just a site that feels like yours.

start a projectsee the packages
scoped together£0/mo hosting on Vercelno retainers, everyou own the code

─ the packages

three ways to work together.

package 01

The Landing

One page. Zero compromises.

from £1,000indicative · final quote after we chat

A single page that does the heavy lifting. Perfect for launches, lead magnets, a restaurant that needs bookings to click through, a consultant with one clear offer.

  • One hand-designed landing page
  • Fraunces-quality typography, paper-grade finish
  • Mobile-first, reduced-motion aware
  • Contact form + email delivery (Resend)
  • SEO metadata, OG image, JSON-LD
  • Vercel deploy on your domain
Perfect for
Service businesses · restaurants · single-offer launches · waitlists
Timeline
~1–2 weeks
Start a landing
package 02most loved

The Full Site

A proper home on the internet.

from £2,000indicative · final quote after we chat

A multi-page, fully bespoke site with room to grow — service pages, about, case studies, a proper blog, the lot. Built to rank, built to last, built for you.

  • Up to 6 hand-designed pages
  • MDX-powered blog for SEO compounding
  • Interior page layouts, case studies, testimonials
  • Contact form, newsletter capture, analytics
  • Full on-page SEO + JSON-LD + sitemap
  • Vercel deploy on your domain
Perfect for
Clinicians · consultants · coaches · agencies · indie founders
Timeline
~3–5 weeks
Plan a full site
package 03

The Web App

A product that actually works.

from £5,000indicative · every build is different

You have an idea that needs a database, a login, payments. Think subscription revision tools, question banks, member portals, booking apps. Not a Squarespace plugin — a real, fast, custom product. Every build is different, so this one is a conversation, not a fixed quote.

  • Custom Next.js web app, designed end-to-end
  • Auth, user accounts, admin areas
  • Stripe subscriptions & one-off payments
  • Database (Postgres) for content & users
  • Email workflows, receipts, reminders
  • Same beautiful paper-grade front door
Perfect for
Mini-SaaS · subscription quiz banks · member tools · booking portals · coaching platforms
Timeline
scoped together
Start a conversation
package 04

The Mobile App

Bring the idea. I'll bring the build.

let's talkalways a conversation

You have conviction and a clear idea for a mobile app. I've shipped five of my own on iOS and Android, and I want to build the next one with someone. This one's a conversation, not a quote.

  • iOS + Android, one codebase (React Native · Expo)
  • Designed end-to-end to the same paper-grade standard
  • App Store + Google Play submission handled
  • Auth, payments, push notifications where needed
  • Built alongside you, not for you
  • Flexible scope — we shape it together
Perfect for
Founders with a strong idea and the drive to ship it
Timeline
case-by-case
Start a conversation

Not sure which one? Send me an email — I'll tell you honestly if I'm the right fit.

─ the honest bit

what I build. and what I won't.

I'd rather tell you I'm the wrong person upfront than take your money and ship you something mediocre. Here's the scope.

✓

Yes — this is my thing

  • Beautiful one-off landing pages
  • Full marketing sites for service businesses
  • Restaurant, clinic, consultancy, agency sites
  • MDX blogs that actually rank
  • Mini-SaaS web apps (question banks, member tools, coaching platforms)
  • Mobile apps for iOS & Android (React Native · Expo)
  • Stripe subscriptions & one-off payments
  • Custom booking & scheduling flows
  • Email flows (welcome, receipts, nudges)
✕

Not my thing (and I'll say so)

  • E-commerce stores (Shopify does this better)
  • Online forums or community boards
  • Plugin-heavy WordPress sites
  • Cheap, templated listings
  • Monthly retainer lock-in

─ £0/mo hosting, forever

your site, hosted for nothing.

Every site I build deploys on Vercel's free tier — the same infrastructure that runs TikTok and The Washington Post. Lightning-fast, globally cached, SSL included. No monthly platform fees, no surprise bills. You just pay for your domain.

£0
monthly hosting
<1s
typical load time
100%
yours to keep

─ questions, answered

the things everyone asks.

What makes this different from Squarespace, Wix or Webflow?

Those tools give you a template everyone else is using. I hand-code your site from scratch in Next.js — so every line of code, every animation, every bit of copy is built for your business, not adapted from someone else's. Faster, prettier, and yours to keep.

How much does a bespoke website cost?

Landing pages start from around £1,000, multi-page marketing sites from around £2,000, and custom web apps from around £5,000. Mobile apps are always a separate conversation. These are indicative starting points, not fixed price lists — every project is a bit different, so I'll send a tailored quote after our first call. All one-off: no retainers, no surprise monthly fees.

Why is hosting free?

I deploy every site on Vercel's generous free tier, which comfortably handles most small-business traffic. You pay for your domain (around £10/year) and that's it. If your site ever grows into paid Vercel territory, you'll be thrilled — it means you're doing well.

Do you build apps or only websites?

Both. The Web App package covers custom web products — mini-SaaS, subscription tools, member portals, booking apps (think occhealthrevision.co.uk: a quiz bank with Stripe subscriptions). The Mobile App package is for native iOS + Android apps built in React Native / Expo — I've shipped five of my own, and I take on a small number of mobile projects where the idea and founder feel right. That one's always a conversation.

Can I edit the site myself after launch?

Yes. Blog posts are written in MDX (basically Markdown) so you can add content without touching code. For bigger design changes, send me a message — updates are cheap and quick.

How long does a project take?

A landing page: about 1–2 weeks. A full site: 3–5 weeks. A custom app: 6–10 weeks depending on scope. We agree the timeline before I start; you see progress every few days, not after a three-week silence.

Do you work with clients outside the UK?

Yes. I'm based in the UK but work remotely with clients anywhere — the process is the same: an email, a call, then we build.

so — what are we building?

tell me about your project

or email me directly — I reply to every one.