Alex Hooley

Next.js Development

I'm a freelance Next.js developer based in Nottingham, UK. I use Next.js to build high performance web applications.

Freelance Next.js Developer UK

Next.js is a JavaScript framework used to build full-stack web applications. With Next.js, I can take your web development project to the next level.
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I create dynamic and interactive websites that provide interactive user experiences while leveraging the power of static site generation and server-side rendering.
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Screenshot of Next.js code and Next.js component

Next-level Speed & Security with Next.js!

While visual builders like WordPress have their merits, Next.js stands out as an exceptional choice for developing not just complex and feature-rich web applications but simple “brochure” sites as well.

  • Client-side, Server-side & Static Rendering

    Next.js allows you to mix client-side interactivity, server-side rendering & static-site generation. This ensures that all of your content is delivered as efficiently as possible, improving your user's overall browsing experience.

  • Performance

    Next.js prioritises performance by leveraging intelligent optimisation techniques. This ensures fast-loading web pages, superior user experience, and improved conversion rates. Platforms like WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix can't match the speed & efficiency of Next.js.

  • Search Engine Optimisation

    By incorporating server-side rendering & SSG, Next.js improves SEO by providing search engines with fully rendered HTML pages. This results in better indexing and visibility for your website in search engine results.

  • Scalability

    Next.js offers scalability by providing support for static site, server-side, and client side data fetching. This allows your website to handle huge traffic spikes and accommodate future growth effortlessly on hosts like Netlify & Vercel.

  • Customisation

    Next.js offers unparalleled flexibility, enabling me to create highly customised and tailored web applications according to your unique requirements. Unlike visual builders, Next.js doesn’t limit you to predefined templates or themes, providing endless possibilities for design and functionality.

  • Security

    When it comes to security, Next.js offers significant advantages over WordPress, especially when used for static site generation. The huge array of poorly coded plugins and themes available for WordPress make it challenging to ensure their compatibility and security.

Upgrading a Site from WordPress to Next.js

If your content is managed through a CMS like WordPress, then upgrading the frontend to Next.js is easy! Next.js seamlessly integrates with popular CMS platforms, allowing you to leverage its advantages without the need for a complete content migration. By incorporating Next.js into your existing setup, you can harness the power of server-side rendering, static site generation, and enhanced performance and security on the frontend while maintaining the familiar WordPress workflow for adding new content in the backend. If you want to move away from using WordPress as a CMS there are plenty of alternatives like Dato CMS & Contentful which work great with Next.js as well.
  • Next.js event components
    Case Study

    Qalbi Yoga: From WordPress to Next.js

    An existing WordPress site repurposed into a headless CMS for Next.js using the WordPress Rest API. Hosted securely & cheaply on Netlify with Sentry application monitoring.

    • Netlify HostingNetlify Hosting
    • Next.js FrontendNext.js Frontend
    • Sentry Application MonitoringSentry Application Monitoring
    • Tailwind CSSTailwind CSS
    • WordPress CMSWordPress CMS
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  • Headless CMS Options

    Content Management Systems for Next.js

    A CMS helps you create & modify pages, text, images, videos & SEO metadata in a user-friendly way. Next.js works great with a variety of headless CMS platforms. I can help you choose the right CMS for your project and set it up to work seamlessly with Next.js:

    • ContentfulContentful
    • Dato CMSDato CMS
    • StrapiStrapi
    • WordPress CMSWordPress CMS
  • Next.js Hosting Options

    Serverless Hosting for Next.js

    Next.js sites are fast, secure, easily maintainable, cheap to host, & great for SEO. They can be deployed to any hosting provider that supports Node.js but I recommend serverless hosting built for Next.js:

    • Netlify: Serverless hosting with form & identity integrationsNetlify: Serverless hosting with form & identity integrations
    • Vercel: Hosting platform from the team that built Next.jsVercel: Hosting platform from the team that built Next.js

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