Modern Web Engineering
Build high-performance web platforms with Next.js 14+, custom dashboards, and scalable e-commerce systems engineered for growth.
Start Your ProjectWhat is modern web engineering?
Modern web engineering is building sites and applications on a current React-based stack (Next.js, Astro, Remix), shipped to an edge or serverless host, with the type safety, testing, and CI discipline that keeps the codebase usable five years from now. It is the difference between a site you have to rebuild every two years and a platform you keep growing on.
Verlua handles the full lifecycle — discovery, architecture, build, performance work, and ongoing operation. We work on greenfield builds, on rescuing legacy codebases written in earlier React or PHP eras, and on migrations from page builders (Webflow, WordPress) to headless stacks when the business outgrows them.
Why does the engineering layer matter for business outcomes?
A well-engineered platform loads faster, ranks higher, and lets your team ship marketing changes in hours instead of waiting on a dev queue. Three traits separate the platforms that compound from the ones that rot.
Blazing Fast Performance
Use Next.js server components, edge caching, and optimized code to deliver sub-second page loads. Fast sites rank better and convert higher.
Built to Scale
Architect applications that grow with your business. From startup MVP to enterprise platform, our solutions handle increasing traffic and complexity with ease.
Security First
Enterprise-grade security baked into every layer. From authentication to data protection, we ensure your platform and customer data stay secure.
What is included in a Verlua web engineering engagement?
Every project ships with six standard capabilities. We mix and match based on whether you need a marketing site, a dashboard, or a full commerce platform.
Next.js 14+ Platforms
Modern web applications built with the latest Next.js App Router, React Server Components, and streaming SSR for optimal performance.
- •App Router architecture
- •Server & Client Components
- •Edge Runtime deployment
Custom Dashboards
Data visualization platforms and admin panels that make complex information actionable and beautiful.
- •Real-time data updates
- •Advanced analytics
- •Custom reporting tools
E-commerce Platforms
High-converting online stores with smooth checkout experiences and powerful product management.
- •Headless commerce integration
- •Payment gateway setup
- •Inventory management
API Integrations
Connect your platform to any service or system with reliable API integrations and custom middleware.
- •RESTful & GraphQL APIs
- •Third-party integrations
- •Webhook implementations
Performance Optimization
Core Web Vitals optimization ensuring your site loads fast, ranks well, and provides exceptional UX.
- •Image & asset optimization
- •Code splitting & lazy loading
- •CDN & edge caching
Custom Web Applications
Tailored solutions for unique business needs, from SaaS platforms to internal tools.
- •Custom feature development
- •Database architecture
- •User authentication systems
Refactor, greenfield, or migration: which project fits your situation?
Most engineering work falls into one of three project shapes. Knowing which one you are running changes the timeline, the risk, and the team you need. Here is how they compare.
| Project type | Typical cost | Timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refactor / Performance | $8K-$25K | 3-6 weeks | Existing site, mostly working, but slow, hard to update, or failing Core Web Vitals |
| Greenfield Build | $25K-$80K | 8-16 weeks | New product, new brand, or starting from a designer's Figma file with no codebase |
| Migration / Replatform | $20K-$60K | 6-12 weeks | Moving off WordPress, Webflow, or a legacy framework while preserving SEO and content |
Ranges reflect Verlua engagements; final scope depends on integrations, content volume, and compliance needs.
What deliverables ship with every Verlua build?
We hand off a codebase another engineer can pick up cold. That means more than just source files.
Source code & repo access
TypeScript with strict mode, hosted on your GitHub or GitLab. You own it from day one.
Test coverage on critical paths
Playwright for end-to-end flows (checkout, signup, contact), Vitest for component logic.
CI/CD pipeline
GitHub Actions or Vercel preview builds on every PR, automated deploys to staging and production.
Observability
Error tracking (Sentry), uptime monitoring, and a Lighthouse / Core Web Vitals dashboard.
Documentation
A README a new developer can ship from on day one, plus architecture notes for the unusual bits.
90-day support window
Bug fixes and small tweaks for three months post-launch included with every build.
What technology stack does Verlua use?
We default to a small, boring stack so your platform keeps working in five years. The pieces below cover roughly 90% of our projects.
Frontend
- Next.js 14+
- React 18
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
Backend
- Node.js
- API Routes
- Server Actions
- Middleware
Database
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Prisma ORM
- Redis Cache
Deployment
- Vercel Edge
- AWS/GCP
- Docker
- CI/CD Pipelines
Frequently asked questions about web engineering
When is Next.js the right framework, and when is it not?
Next.js is the default for sites that need a mix of marketing pages, gated app UI, and good SEO — most service-business sites and SaaS dashboards fall here. We reach for Astro on content-heavy sites with little interactivity (blogs, docs), and Remix or plain React when the project is almost entirely behind a login. The wrong framework is the one that fights your team six months in.
How long does it take to build a custom web application?
Marketing sites with custom components take 2-4 weeks. Dashboards with auth, roles, and a few integrations take 6-10 weeks. Full e-commerce or multi-tenant platforms take 10-16 weeks. We lock the timeline after a paid discovery sprint instead of guessing on the call.
How much does a web engineering project cost?
Refactor and performance work typically runs $8K-$25K. Greenfield Next.js builds land in the $25K-$80K range depending on auth, CMS, and integrations. Replatforming an existing site (WordPress to headless, legacy PHP to Next.js) usually falls between those two. We quote fixed price after discovery.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance and support?
Yes. Monthly retainers cover dependency upgrades, security patches, performance monitoring, and a budget of feature work. Most clients keep us on retainer for the first year so the site keeps improving instead of decaying.
Can you integrate with our existing systems and APIs?
Yes. We regularly wire sites into HubSpot, Salesforce, ServiceTitan, Jobber, Stripe, Cal.com, Mailchimp, and any documented REST or GraphQL API. For legacy systems without modern APIs, we build the integration layer ourselves.
What does "code quality" actually mean at Verlua?
TypeScript with strict mode on, end-to-end and component tests for the paths that matter, Lighthouse 90+ on production, CI that blocks merges on broken builds, and a README a new developer can ship from on day one. You own the repo — the next agency or in-house team should be able to pick it up without a rewrite.
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