Beautiful websites that feel fast, thoughtful and human.

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Apple Swift Student Challenge Winner
GenDev Tech Scholarship recipient
Hi, I'm Leo. I create custom websites for creators, founders and small businesses who want something better than generic templates or AI builders.
30 min call · free of charge | or via e-mail
Launching a website shouldn't be confusing. Nor expensive.
These are the problems I hear from my clients all the time:
It's easy to get overwhelmed
Domains. DNS. Hosting. Builders. The internet makes starting easy. Choosing the right tool isn't.
Not a developer or designer.
And that's okay. You shouldn't need to learn programming or design just to launch a website.
What's actually possible?
You have so many ideas for features. But it's hard to know what's realistic or how to build them.
Overpaying for mid-results
Many AI and no-code builders promise simplicity, yet deliver slow, generic, bloated websites.
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Did you know?
The yearly running cost of a custom website can be less than a single month of a typical website-builder subscription.
Websites shouldn't feel like templates
If you want a unique and creative website that looks like art. Templates and no-code builders are not the right choice.
Let me show you how I work
· Selected Work ·
Finca Bogamino - Custom Online Shop for e-books.
Custom online shop for e-books with automated delivery, transactional email infrastructure, checkout flow and website analytics.
A real-world example of a custom-built website replacing traditional e-commerce tools and website builders to improve performance and reduce costs significantly.
How I turn your idea into a working project
From first idea to launch. A simple, collaborative process for turning your ideas into well-engineered websites.
1. Understand the goal
First, I focus on understanding what the website actually needs to achieve. I help explore possible features and technical options so we can decide what makes the most sense for the project.
(optional)2. Design the experience
Once the direction is clear, I design the structure of the website, including layout, navigation and user flow. The goal is to create something that feels intuitive, focused and aligned with your brand.
3. Engineer the system
With the experience defined, I build the underlying system with clean architecture and reliable technology. Performance, maintainability and long-term flexibility are key priorities.
4. Launch and simplify
After launch, I focus on keeping the infrastructure simple and easy to manage. The goal is a website that runs smoothly without unnecessary complexity or expensive platforms.
Pricing · Working together
Every project is different, but most collaborations fall into one of these two categories.
Design + Development
For clients who want the full website creation experience. Collaboration from idea to launch.
From $1,800
Actual prices vary depending on the complexity and amount of features.

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Consulting on features
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Designing UI and user flow
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Engineering the website
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Launch the website
Development Only
For designers, artists or teams who already have a design and need a reliable technical implementation.
From $900
Actual prices vary depending on the complexity and amount of features.

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Consulting on features
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Engineering the website
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Launch the website
Typical features include
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Website analytics
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Newsletter integration
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Contact forms
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Custom payment/checkout flows
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Performance optimization
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Bot mitigation
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Content management system (CMS)
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Reliable email delivery setup (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
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Projects start with a short conversation to define the scope and approach.
· Infrastructure costs overview ·
Why is a custom website cheaper than Wix / Squarespace / Shopify?
Many website builders bundle features like analytics, email tools or plugins into expensive subscriptions.
Comparing the yearly running costs of a builder website to a custom website:
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Feature Builder Platforms Custom Website
Domain $10–20
depending on top-level-domain
$10–20
depending on top-level-domain
Analytics $100–300 Free
Newsletter tools $150–400 Free/low-cost
depending on usage
Hosting Included in
subscription
Free/low-cost
depending on usage
Total $250–800+ / year Often under
$50-100 / year
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not just use Wix / Squarespace / Shopify / AI builders?

These tools are great for quick prototypes, but come with limitations in performance, flexibility and long-term costs. Custom-built websites allow more control, better performance, simpler infrastructure, higher flexibility and overall lower costs.

How is the price of a project determined?

Pricing depends primarily on the complexity of the website and the features required. Factors such as custom functionality, integrations (payments, newsletters, analytics), and the overall size of the website all influence the final estimate. During the initial discussion we define the scope of the project, which allows me to provide a clear estimate.

How long does a project take?

Most of my projects take 2–6 weeks from concept to launch depending on complexity and feedback cycles. Smaller projects can be completed faster, while more advanced systems may take longer.

Can I provide my own design?

Yes. Some clients prefer to create their own designs or have clear visions for the design beforehand. In those cases I focus on translating the design into a fast, well-engineered website.

Will I be able to update content on the website myself?

Yes. Via an integrated content management system (CMS) a.k.a "admin dashboard" you will be able to easily update text, images, products or any other kind of content that we configure, without needing technical knowledge at all.

What about hosting and infrastructure?

Most websites I build run on simple and affordable infrastructure. In many cases the yearly cost for hosting and domains can stay below $50–$100. The exact cost will depend on the amount of traffic the site will serve. We will go over the expected costs before launch - no hidden fees or surprises.

What’s the first step if I have an idea?

Most projects start with a short conversation to understand the idea and explore possible approaches. From there we can decide what features make sense and how the project could move forward.