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Websites Built to Perform — Not Built From Templates

Custom websites and web applications engineered with modern frameworks and AI-accelerated development. Faster delivery, better performance, stronger security, and complete ownership of your code — no WordPress, no templates, no compromises.

A Different Approach to Web Development

Most web development agencies in Costa Rica build on WordPress or drag-and-drop platforms. Those tools have their place — but they come with trade-offs that premium businesses eventually outgrow: slow load times, security vulnerabilities from third-party plugins, designs that look like every other site in your industry, and ongoing maintenance burdens that never end.

We take a different approach. Every website we build is custom-coded using the same modern frameworks that power sites for companies like Nike, TikTok, and Netflix. We accelerate our development process with AI — not to cut corners, but to deliver more iterations, more testing, and higher quality in less time. The result is a site that loads faster, ranks higher, converts better, and costs less to maintain over time than anything built on a template.

And because cybersecurity is our foundation, every site we deliver includes security hardening as a standard — not as an add-on.

53%

Of mobile users abandon sites that take longer than 3 seconds to load

74%

Of Costa Rica's e-commerce traffic comes from mobile devices

96%

Of WordPress security vulnerabilities come from third-party plugins

33%

Conversion rate increase documented after Core Web Vitals optimization

Custom Website Design & Development

Every website we build starts with your business objectives — not a template. We design and develop fully custom sites using Astro, Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS — frameworks that deliver near-instant page loads, perfect search engine scores, and designs that are entirely yours. No shared templates. No page builders. No code you don't own.

What's included

  • Discovery session to understand your business, audience, and goals
  • Custom UI/UX design with desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts
  • Full development in modern frameworks (Astro, Next.js, React)
  • Bilingual implementation (Spanish/English) with proper hreflang and i18n architecture
  • WhatsApp integration, contact forms, and lead capture
  • SSL/TLS configuration, security hardening, and OWASP best practices
  • Launch support, training, and documentation

E-Commerce Development

Costa Rica's e-commerce market reached $6.4 billion in 2024 — the largest in Central America — with 80% of adults shopping online and 74% of transactions originating on mobile devices. We build e-commerce experiences that handle the payment methods Costa Rican customers actually use: SINPE Movil, local credit and debit cards through gateways like OnvoPay, TiloPay, and BAC Credomatic, and international cards. Every store we build is PCI-compliant, mobile-first, and designed to convert.

What's included

  • Custom storefront design and development — not Shopify themes
  • Payment gateway integration: SINPE Movil, OnvoPay, TiloPay, BAC Credomatic, PayPal where applicable
  • Product catalog, inventory management, and order processing
  • Costa Rica tax compliance integration (factura electronica 4.4 compatibility)
  • Mobile-optimized checkout flow
  • WhatsApp order notifications and customer communication

Web Application Development

When your business needs more than a website — customer portals, booking systems, internal tools, dashboards, or any interactive application that runs in a browser — we build it from scratch with the same modern frameworks and security-first approach we apply to every project.

What's included

  • Requirements gathering and technical architecture design
  • Full-stack application development (React/Next.js frontend, API integrations)
  • Authentication, role-based access control, and data encryption
  • Third-party API integrations (payment systems, CRMs, ERPs, booking engines)
  • Performance optimization for Costa Rica's connectivity landscape
  • Ongoing support and iteration

Website Redesign & Migration

If your current site is built on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or an outdated platform, we migrate it to a modern architecture — preserving your content, improving your performance, and eliminating the maintenance burden. SEO equity is carefully preserved through proper redirect mapping and structured data migration.

What's included

  • Technical audit of your existing site (performance, SEO, security, accessibility)
  • Content inventory and migration plan
  • Full redesign and rebuild on modern frameworks
  • 301 redirect mapping to preserve search engine rankings
  • SEO equity preservation: metadata, structured data, sitemap continuity
  • Post-launch monitoring to catch any traffic or ranking issues

SEO Optimization & Technical Audits

Google accounts for 91.69% of search traffic in Costa Rica. If your site isn't optimized for both Spanish-language search and Core Web Vitals performance standards, you're invisible to the majority of your potential customers. We conduct thorough technical SEO audits and implement fixes that improve your visibility, your rankings, and your traffic — not just your score on an audit tool.

What's included

  • Technical SEO audit: crawlability, indexation, site architecture, internal linking
  • Core Web Vitals optimization (LCP, INP, CLS)
  • Schema markup implementation (LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, Organization)
  • Bilingual SEO architecture: hreflang tags, URL structure, language targeting
  • Google Business Profile optimization for local search
  • Google Search Console and GA4 configuration and monitoring
  • Monthly SEO reporting (optional retainer)

Performance Optimization

A one-second delay in page load reduces conversions by up to 7%. Over half of all websites fail to meet Google's Core Web Vitals thresholds. We optimize your site for speed — real speed, measured by actual user experience metrics — across all devices and connection types relevant to your Costa Rican audience.

What's included

  • Core Web Vitals audit and remediation (LCP under 2.5s, INP under 200ms, CLS under 0.1)
  • Image optimization, lazy loading, and modern format conversion (WebP/AVIF)
  • JavaScript and CSS optimization — elimination of render-blocking resources
  • CDN configuration (Cloudflare or equivalent) for global and local performance
  • Mobile performance optimization for Costa Rica's mixed connectivity landscape
  • Before/after benchmarking with documented improvements

Accessibility Compliance

Costa Rica's Ley 7600 broadly mandates equal access to services for persons with disabilities, and Directriz 051-MTSS-MICITT requires public sector websites to conform to WCAG 2.1 standards. With 18% of Costa Rica's population living with a disability, accessibility isn't just compliance — it's good business. We build every site to WCAG 2.1 AA standards, ensuring your business is accessible to every potential customer.

What's included

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance audit (or built-in from the start for new builds)
  • Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility
  • Color contrast verification and alternative text for all media
  • Accessibility statement page for your site
  • Remediation roadmap for existing sites that don't meet standards

Analytics Setup & Tracking

You can't improve what you can't measure. We configure your analytics infrastructure so you know exactly where your visitors come from, what they do on your site, and where they drop off — with privacy-compliant tracking that respects Ley 8968 data protection requirements.

What's included

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) implementation with custom event tracking
  • Google Tag Manager setup for flexible tracking without code changes
  • Conversion tracking for forms, calls, WhatsApp clicks, and purchases
  • Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag installation (if applicable)
  • Cookie consent banner compliant with Ley 8968
  • Custom dashboard setup and monthly reporting (optional retainer)

Ongoing Maintenance & Support

Unlike WordPress sites that require constant updates to avoid security vulnerabilities, modern framework sites need minimal ongoing maintenance. But when you need changes, content updates, or technical support — we're here. Our maintenance agreements provide predictable costs and guaranteed response times.

What's included

  • Monthly maintenance plans with defined hours and SLA
  • Content updates, new page creation, and design adjustments
  • Security monitoring and SSL certificate management
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Uptime monitoring with alerting
  • Priority support during business hours

SEO Optimization & Auditing

Search visibility is essential for every website we build. We integrate technical SEO from day one — site structure, meta data, schema markup, page speed optimization, and Core Web Vitals. For existing sites, we provide comprehensive SEO audits that identify performance gaps and deliver actionable improvement roadmaps.

What's included

  • Technical SEO audit and gap analysis
  • On-page optimization — meta tags, headings, schema markup
  • Core Web Vitals and page speed optimization
  • XML sitemap and robots.txt configuration
  • Search Console setup and monitoring

Built With the Same Technology That Powers the World's Best Websites

We build exclusively with modern frameworks and tools — the same technology stack used by Nike, TikTok, Hulu, and thousands of high-performance websites worldwide. Every technology choice is made for a reason: faster load times, better security, easier maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership over the lifetime of your site.

Astro

A framework designed for speed. It ships zero unnecessary code to your visitors' browsers, which means your site loads almost instantly. Think of it like a high-performance engine that only uses fuel when accelerating — traditional platforms keep the engine running constantly.

Next.js

The most widely adopted React framework, built for both marketing sites and complex web applications. It's the technology behind sites like Nike.com and TikTok.com — now available for businesses of any size.

React

The building-block system that makes your site faster to build and easier to maintain. Each component is reusable, so adding new pages or features doesn't mean starting from scratch.

TypeScript

Like spell-check for code. It catches errors during development, before they ever reach your customers — resulting in fewer bugs and more reliable sites.

Tailwind CSS

A standardized design system that ensures every page looks consistently professional and allows design changes to be made significantly faster than traditional styling approaches.

AI-Accelerated Development: Better Sites, Faster

We use artificial intelligence as an integral part of our development workflow — not as a gimmick, but as a genuine quality multiplier. AI allows us to write more code, test more scenarios, iterate more designs, and deliver higher-quality outcomes in significantly less time than traditional development processes.

What does this mean for you? Projects that would traditionally take 8-16 weeks can be delivered in 2-4 weeks — with the same or better quality. You get more design iterations, more thorough testing, and a finished product that's been refined through more cycles of improvement than traditional timelines allow.

What AI does NOT do: replace human judgment. Every architectural decision, design choice, and strategic recommendation is made by experienced professionals. AI handles the repetitive, time-consuming parts of development — freeing our team to focus on what actually makes your site successful: understanding your business, designing for your users, and building something that achieves your goals.

How a Web Project Works

1

Discovery (Week 1)

We learn your business, your audience, and your goals. We review your existing digital presence, analyze your competitors, and define what success looks like. This conversation shapes everything that follows.

2

Strategy & Architecture (Week 1-2)

We define the site structure, user flows, technical requirements, and content needs. You receive a site map, wireframes, and a technical specification document before any design or development begins.

3

Design (Week 2-3)

We create visual designs for key pages — desktop and mobile. You review, provide feedback, and we refine until the design accurately represents your brand and serves your users. Nothing moves to development until you approve the design.

4

Development (Week 3-5)

We build using AI-accelerated workflows across our modern framework stack. Security hardening, performance optimization, SEO configuration, analytics setup, and accessibility compliance are built in — not bolted on after the fact.

5

Testing & Launch (Week 5-6)

We test across devices, browsers, and connection speeds. You review the staging site and confirm everything meets expectations. We handle DNS, hosting configuration, and the launch itself — then monitor closely for the first two weeks post-launch.

6

Support & Growth (Ongoing)

After launch, we're available for maintenance, content updates, performance optimization, and new feature development. Your site isn't a project that ends — it's an asset that grows with your business.

These timelines reflect a typical 5-8 page corporate website. E-commerce stores, web applications, and complex multi-language sites may require additional time. We provide exact timelines during the Strategy & Architecture phase.

* Timelines shown are estimates for illustration purposes. Actual project timelines vary based on scope, complexity, and specific requirements.

Built for How Costa Rica Actually Does Business

We don't build websites for a generic "Latin American" market. We build for the specific ways Costa Rican businesses and their customers operate online.

SINPE Movil Integration

Costa Rica's instant payment system is used by 76% of the population with over 500 million transactions in 2023. We integrate SINPE Movil payments directly into e-commerce checkouts and service booking flows.

WhatsApp Business Integration

With 83% of Costa Ricans using WhatsApp daily, it's not optional — it's the primary way customers want to communicate. We integrate click-to-chat buttons, automated responses, and order notifications.

Bilingual Architecture (ES/EN)

Proper bilingual implementation means more than translating text. We build with correct hreflang tags, language-specific URL structures, and SEO optimization for both Spanish and English — serving both Costa Rican customers and the international companies operating here.

Factura Electronica Compatibility

E-commerce stores need to support Costa Rica's mandatory electronic invoicing system (factura electronica 4.4). We build with this requirement in mind from the start.

Mobile-First by Default

74% of Costa Rica's e-commerce traffic is mobile. Every site we build is designed for mobile first, then enhanced for larger screens — not the other way around.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Website Should Work as Hard as You Do

Tell us about your project. We'll give you an honest assessment of what it takes, how long it will take, and whether we're the right fit. The initial conversation is free and comes with zero obligation.