Web Development
Professional web, built with judgment.
We build custom sites that age well and represent the company behind them seriously. Every visual, technical and copy decision exists for a reason.
How we work
Five things are non-negotiable.
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Custom design
No templates, no generic builders. Every visual decision exists for a concrete reason.
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Copy with intent
We don't fill sections with generic text. We write to communicate, not to impress.
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Verified performance
Before delivery we measure with standard tools, with a target of 90+ out of 100 on mobile and desktop. It is a working target, not a contractual guarantee.
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Mobile and accessibility
The site works on phone before desktop. Accessibility is foundation, not afterthought.
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Code transferred to the client
Once the project is paid, the source code is handed over to the client with its technical documentation. Delivery does not depend on the monthly plan and carries no release fee. No hidden conditions, no third-party branding, no vendor lock-in.
The process
Five steps. Each one with its deliverable.
Discovery
A session of about an hour, with no obligation to hire, to analyze the client's business, ideal audience, competitive context, the message the site needs to convey and, above all, the underlying problem. The goal isn't to sell a site: it's to understand what the client actually needs and determine whether Starknot can help. Some sessions have a cost and others don't, depending on the reason described when booking.
Strategy
With what we learned in the session, a proposal is delivered with the solution, the scope and the quote. Once it is approved, the contract is signed and the first stage is paid; before writing a single line of code, the value proposition, section structure, information hierarchy and base copy for each page are agreed. That document is the project scope. Any later change of scope is agreed in writing and quoted separately, with no surprises mid-project.
Design & build
Custom build from scratch, no templates. The work moves forward in phases: at the end of each one a verifiable deliverable is presented for the client to review and approve, and with that approval the next phase begins. The phases, the deliverables, the communication channels and the estimated timelines are defined in the session and put in writing in the proposal.
Review and approval
At the end of each phase the client reviews the deliverable and approves it before moving on. Each phase includes two review rounds unless the contract states a different number: a round is the consolidated set of observations — copy, colors, section order, visual hierarchy and final details — that the client sends in writing, and Starknot's correction of them. Additional adjustments are quoted separately.
Launch
The site goes live in production with the domain connected, the SSL certificate (secure encryption) active, and measurement tools installed. The domain, hosting and other third-party services are opened in the client's name. The client receives the technical documentation, admin access, and a short walkthrough to manage content. From here, the monthly maintenance plan begins.
What you receive
What comes with every site.
No templates, no generic builders, no third-party branding.
- A written proposal with scope, exclusions and price before work starts.
- Deliverables in phases, with two review rounds in each.
- Technical documentation and admin access.
- Domain configured, SSL active, measurement tools installed.
- 30-day post-launch warranty: programming defects are fixed at no extra cost.
- Monthly maintenance plan and the code handed over once the project is paid.
Frequently asked
The most common questions before starting a project.
How long does a project take to develop?
There are no fixed deadlines: the time depends on each project's scope and on the client's collaboration. After the discovery session, the proposal includes an estimated timeline as a reference. As a real reference, a complete booking platform took 19 weeks from the first line of code to launch; every project is estimated on its own and this is not a guaranteed term. The work runs in phases, and each one is reviewed and approved before moving on to the next, so there are no surprises at project close.
Is it necessary to have everything defined before starting?
It isn't necessary. The discovery session and the first phase of the project are designed precisely to reach that definition: business analysis, value proposition, and section structure, all agreed in writing before a single line of code is written. If the client starts with a general idea, that idea is translated into a concrete scope that both parties sign off on at the start of the project.
Does ownership of the source code remain with the client?
Yes. Once the project is paid in full, Starknot assigns to the client the economic rights over everything developed specifically for them, and hands over the source code (the full repository), the project data, infrastructure access and the corresponding technical documentation. Delivery is not conditional on staying on the monthly plan and carries no release fee. No third-party branding, no hidden conditions. If the client decides to cancel the monthly plan, they keep full ownership of what was delivered and take all the material when migrating.
What does post-delivery support cover?
The project includes a 30-day guarantee after launch, during which programming defects that affect what was contracted are fixed at no additional cost. Once that period is over, bug fixing continues within the monthly maintenance plan, which also covers minor content adjustments. New features, pages or sections, redesigns and additional integrations are quoted and contracted separately as an additional project.
How is communication handled during the project?
The communication channels and their frequency are defined in the discovery session and put in writing in the proposal. The client designates a contact person with the authority to approve deliverables, and Starknot gives advance notice of anything that affects progress. At the end of each phase the deliverable is presented for review and approval, so the client can follow progress without waiting for the final delivery.
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