Custom web development for sites that need to be the fastest
Some businesses outgrow templates: they need top speed, special features, or a site that never needs plugin updates.
We build custom and static websites on modern frameworks like Astro. Pages ship as plain HTML, load almost instantly, and Google reads every word. This website is built exactly that way. Part of our web design and development services.
Custom web development, in short
A custom website is designed and coded for your business instead of built on a template. A static site goes further: every page is built ahead of time into plain HTML, so there is no database to hack or slow down. It is the fastest, most secure option for most marketing websites.
- Built with
- Astro, modern JavaScript frameworks, headless CMS when you need one.
- Good for
- Brands that want maximum speed, security and SEO; web apps and portals.
- Upkeep
- Very low: no plugins to update, cheap hosting.
Why we rebuilt our own site as a static website
Our previous site was made with an AI website builder. It loaded everything with JavaScript, and Google indexed only a fraction of our pages. We rebuilt it with Astro as a static site: every page is real HTML with its own title, description and schema.
That is what custom development gives you: control over every detail that affects speed and rankings, and no platform limits. See the technical SEO side of the same story.
What it does for you
- Near-instant page loads
- Every page readable by Google
- Nothing to hack: no database, no plugins
- Cheap, simple hosting
Our custom development services
Static websites (Astro)
Marketing sites built as plain HTML for top speed and security.
- Astro
- Perfect speed scores
- Simple hosting
Headless CMS sites
Edit content in a friendly dashboard while the site stays static and fast.
- Headless CMS
- Content previews
- Role-based editing
Web apps and portals
Client portals, booking tools, calculators and internal dashboards.
- Custom features
- Logins and roles
- API integrations
Landing pages
Fast, focused landing pages for ads and campaigns that convert.
- A/B test ready
- Tracking setup
- Instant load
Integrations
Connect your site to CRMs, booking, payments and email.
- Forms to CRM
- Payment gateways
- Calendars
Migrations from builders
Move off Wix, Squarespace or AI builders without losing rankings.
- Content export
- 301 redirect map
- SEO checks
Not sure where to start?
Get a free audit. We show you what is holding your site back and what to fix first.
How we build custom websites
Scope
Features, pages and integrations agreed up front.
Build
Clean, tested code with SEO settings per page.
Test
Speed, devices, accessibility and forms.
Launch
Deploy, redirects and tracking.
Support
Changes and new features when you need them.
Why choose GC SEO Solutions & Marketing?
Fastest option
Static HTML beats every template on speed.
SEO built in
Titles, schema, sitemaps and redirects on every page.
Secure
No database or plugins to attack.
You own the code
No platform lock-in.
Services that work well together
Frequently asked questions
What is a static website?
A site where every page is built ahead of time into plain HTML. There is no database lookup on each visit, so pages load faster and there is less to break or hack.
Can I edit a static website myself?
Yes, with a headless CMS: you edit in a dashboard and the site rebuilds automatically. Small sites can also be updated by request.
Is a custom website more expensive?
The build can cost more than a template, but running costs are lower: cheap hosting, no plugin licences and little maintenance.
Is Astro good for SEO?
Yes. Astro sends plain HTML by default, so Google can read every page without running JavaScript.
Want the fastest site in your industry?
Book a free consultation and we'll scope your custom build.