Performance-First Builds
Lighthouse 90+ scores, sub-second load times, and Core Web Vitals optimized by default — not as an afterthought after the site is built.
Web Development Services
Custom Web Development Built for Speed, SEO, and Scale.
Most web development shops build sites that work. We build sites that are fast, crawlable, and structured for search from the ground up — on a modern stack that doesn’t introduce technical debt from day one. Astro, Sanity CMS, and Cloudflare is our default. We adapt when your project calls for it.
Development that earns its place in the brief.
We don’t build sites and hand them off to an SEO team. Every development decision — URL structure, heading hierarchy, structured data, page speed — is made with search performance in mind.
Headless CMS Architecture
Sanity CMS as the content layer, decoupled from the frontend — content editors get a clean interface, developers get full flexibility.
Edge Deployment
Deployed to Cloudflare’s global edge network — fast everywhere, not just close to a single server.
Custom Development
Bespoke builds on Astro, React, or Next.js when the project calls for it. We don’t force a template where a custom solution is needed.
CMS Migrations
Moving from WordPress, Drupal, or a legacy custom build to a modern stack — with SEO protection built into the migration process.
Reusable Component Systems
Modular, composable page-building systems in Sanity — content teams can build new pages without developer involvement.
Our stack — and why we chose it.
We lead with this stack because it’s the best combination of performance, developer experience, and SEO capability we’ve found. We adapt when your project has specific requirements.
Frontend
Astro — built for content sites that need to be fast.
Astro is a frontend framework built around the idea that most websites ship too much JavaScript. It generates static HTML by default, hydrates interactive components only where needed, and produces some of the fastest Lighthouse scores of any modern framework. For content-driven marketing sites, it’s the right tool. We’ve been building on Astro since early in its development and know its strengths and edge cases well.
CMS
Sanity — a content layer that doesn’t get in the way.
Sanity is a headless CMS with a clean, structured content model and a fully customizable editing interface. Content editors get a purpose-built experience — no unused fields, no confusing options, no broken WYSIWYG. Developers get a flexible API and a schema they control. And because the CMS is decoupled from the frontend, the presentation layer can change without disrupting the content model. We’ve built a reusable page-building system on Sanity that lets clients build new pages without touching code.
Hosting & Edge
Cloudflare Pages and Workers — global by default.
Cloudflare Pages deploys to Cloudflare’s global edge network — over 300 locations worldwide. Pages load fast regardless of where your visitor is. Cloudflare Workers extends this with serverless compute at the edge — API routes, redirects, middleware, and dynamic functionality without a traditional server. The result is a hosting setup that’s fast, resilient, and scales without infrastructure management overhead.
When we adapt See how we handle migrations →
We work on other stacks when the project calls for it.
Our default stack is what we recommend for most new builds. But we work on WordPress, Drupal, Next.js, Webflow, and legacy custom stacks — either to migrate clients to a modern architecture or to build within an existing technical environment. We’ll tell you honestly whether your current stack is worth staying on or whether a migration to a more performant foundation makes sense for your goals.
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Lighthouse Score on Every Build
Performance as a baseline, not a bonus
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Cloudflare Edge Locations
Fast everywhere, not just near a server
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WordPress Plugin Dependencies on Our Default Stack
Clean, lean, no bloat
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Sites Launched on Modern Stack
Across industries and platforms
How we build
Our web development process.
From brief to launch — no black boxes, no surprises.
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Discovery and Technical Scoping
We start by understanding your requirements — functionality, content management needs, integrations, performance targets, and any existing technical constraints. We scope the build based on what you actually need, not a template engagement.
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Architecture Decisions
Before any code is written, we make the key decisions: stack, URL structure, content model, CMS schema design, third-party integrations. These decisions are documented and reviewed with you. Getting them right upfront avoids expensive changes mid-build.
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CMS Schema and Content Model
We build the Sanity schema — page types, content blocks, reusable components — before frontend development begins. Content editors can start populating content while development continues, compressing the overall timeline.
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Frontend Development
Component-by-component build in Astro (or your chosen framework), with SEO considerations built into every component: semantic HTML, proper heading hierarchy, structured data, image optimization, and Core Web Vitals monitoring throughout.
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Pre-Launch Review
Full technical audit before go-live: Lighthouse scores, Core Web Vitals, SEO metadata, structured data, redirect verification, form testing, integration testing, and cross-browser review. Issues get fixed before launch, not after.
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Launch and Handoff
We manage the Cloudflare deployment, DNS cutover, and post-launch verification. You receive documentation covering the CMS, deployment process, and any ongoing maintenance considerations. For sites with an existing SEO footprint, we include our standard migration monitoring for 30 days.
FlintHorn vs. typical dev shops
What performance-first development actually looks like.
| Feature | FlintHorn | Typical Dev Shop |
|---|---|---|
| SEO built into development, not added after | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lighthouse 90+ scores as a baseline requirement | ✓ | – |
| Core Web Vitals monitored throughout build | ✓ | ✗ |
| Structured data implemented by default | ✓ | ✗ |
| Edge deployment on global CDN | ✓ | – |
| Headless CMS with structured content model | ✓ | – |
| Pre-launch technical SEO audit | ✓ | ✗ |
| Post-launch monitoring included | ✓ | ✗ |
What clients say about working with us
“The site FlintHorn built loads in under a second. Our previous WordPress site took four seconds on a good day. The performance difference shows up in our bounce rate, our Core Web Vitals, and our rankings. Astro and Cloudflare were the right call.”
“We needed a headless CMS setup that our content team could actually use without calling a developer every time. FlintHorn built it on Sanity — our editors love the interface, and the frontend performance is the best we have ever had.”
Web development questions, answered.
Why do you use Astro instead of WordPress or another traditional CMS?
Astro generates static HTML by default — which means faster load times, better Core Web Vitals, and fewer moving parts to secure and maintain compared to a WordPress installation. For content-driven marketing sites, it consistently outperforms traditional CMS-rendered sites on the metrics that matter for SEO and user experience. That said, we work on WordPress too — we’ll recommend what fits your project.
Can content editors update the site without developer help?
Yes — that’s one of the primary reasons we use Sanity. We build the CMS schema around your specific content needs, so editors see exactly the fields they need and nothing they don’t. New pages, blog posts, landing pages — all manageable without touching code. We can also build a page-building system that lets editors compose new page layouts from pre-built components.
Do you handle hosting and deployment, or just the build?
Both. We deploy to Cloudflare Pages by default and can manage the full hosting setup — DNS, SSL, domain configuration, and deployment pipeline. For clients with existing hosting arrangements or specific infrastructure requirements, we can build to deploy to your environment.
What if I already have a website on WordPress — can you migrate it to your stack?
Yes — and we handle the SEO migration process as part of the build, not as an afterthought. We audit your existing URL structure, map redirects, carry over metadata, and monitor post-launch. See our migration service for the full process.
How do you handle ongoing maintenance after launch?
The base engagement is complete at launch — you’re not locked into a retainer. Cloudflare Pages deployments are straightforward to maintain, and the Sanity CMS is designed for content teams to manage independently. For ongoing development work — new features, design updates, integrations — we’re available on a project basis. We’ll give you clear documentation at handoff so you’re not dependent on us for routine changes.
What’s your typical timeline for a web development project?
A standard marketing site build on our stack typically takes 8–12 weeks from discovery to launch. Larger, more complex builds with custom functionality take longer. We’ll scope the timeline based on your specific requirements and give you a milestone schedule before work begins.
From the blog
What we’re writing on web development, performance, and modern stacks.
Web Design
How We Hit 100 Across All Four Lighthouse Categories — And Why It Matters for Your Rankings
A perfect Lighthouse score isn't a vanity metric. It's a direct signal to Google that your site loads fast, works for everyone, follows best practices, and is built for search. Here's what it takes to get there — and what it means for your rankings and conversions.
Website Migration
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Website Migration
Drupal to WordPress Migration: The Benefits and When It Makes Sense
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