Just the build. If the visual direction still needs to be worked out, that's covered by Website design, or the Full service website package if you want both together.
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What it is
Development only, built from a design you already have
A site should work well and be easy for you to run, no matter who designed it. That's the part this service takes care of.
Most projects start with a set of files: a Figma design, a brand guide, or both. Before any code gets written, I go through them to flag what's missing: interaction states, edge cases, content that won't fit the layout as drawn. Catching these issues early costs a few hours, catching these after launch can cost a rebuild.
From there it's hand-built and custom-coded, not assembled from a page builder. You get a site that matches the design closely, loads fast, and comes with a CMS, so you're not locked out of your own pages once it's live.
The standard
A good design deserves a build that doesn't cut corners.
Gijs van der Borg Gijsworks
What you get
02 / Deliverables
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Technical review
Going through the design files or brand guide before development starts, to flag anything that needs a decision early.
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Development
Hand-coded from the design files, using custom-built components instead of a generic page builder.
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CMS
Short for content management system: an environment where you edit your own pages, swap images, and update text without touching code.
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Block library
Blocks made specifically for this site, so you can combine them into new pages or layouts without starting from scratch.
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Launch & aftercare
The build goes live, and any fixes in the first 30 days are already covered.
The general steps
03 / Process
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Handoff
Week 1A first look at the design files or brand guide, to flag anything that needs a decision before development starts.
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Build
Week 2-5Coding happens against the design files, with regular check-ins so nothing drifts from what was agreed.
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Review
Week 6A walkthrough of the finished site and the CMS, plus a round of feedback before launch.
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Launch
Week 7Live, with 30 days of fixes included right after launch.
Frequently asked questions
04 / Q & A
It needs to be close. Gaps get flagged during the technical review, but large missing sections should get resolved before development starts, or the timeline slips.
Development-only projects start around 2k. The final number depends on the design's complexity and page count, agreed after reviewing the files.
Development timelines mostly slip when the design turns out to need more decisions than expected. If that happens, you'll hear about it and what it means for the schedule as soon as I know, not after the date's already passed.
Yes. The CMS gives you an environment to edit pages, swap images, and update text, no code or developer needed. New pages come from your site's unique block library, sections already made for it, so nothing gets built from scratch.