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Websites and digital platforms, done right.

Freelance Next.js and Sanity developer, based in London. Partnering with agencies, startups and brands worldwide.

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The modern technology behind every build

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Trusted by top agencies and startups

From custom Next.js and Sanity builds to ongoing support and extra capacity during busy periods, here’s what clients have to say about working with me.

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James has been incredible to work with. Beyond being a solid developer he's also highly responsive and has a great attitude. Highly recommend and we'll be working with him in the future.
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Brett Rutledge

Chief Growth Officer, SitePartners

James has been incredible to work with. Beyond being a solid developer he's also highly responsive and has a great attitude. Highly recommend and we'll be working with him in the future.

Working with James on our website renewal project has been great. He is easy to work with, very responsive and proactively raises issues that need attention. I can highly recommend him for similar projects and would hire him again.
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Kapser Kuusi

Business Development, Voltan Lähienergia

Working with James on our website renewal project has been great. He is easy to work with, very responsive and proactively raises issues that need attention. I can highly recommend him for similar projects and would hire him again.

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I'm James Rea, a freelance Next.js and Sanity developer based in London, UK.

I've been building on the web for over a decade and freelancing since 2018. Since then, I've partnered with agencies, startups and brands from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Europe. From websites to digital platforms, I sweat the details, with a strong focus on performance, accessibility and technical SEO.

In my free time, you can find me building side projects and experimenting with new platforms & frameworks. One of these experiments led me to build a Native iOS application called Oluna which shortly after launch in 2020 was featured by Apple on the App Store in 8 countries — something I am very proud of.

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Bespoke websites built with industry-leading technologies

Slow pages, a frustrating editing experience and plugins that break your website after every update. If that sounds familiar, it might be time to invest in a website your business can rely on.

I build websites with Next.js and Sanity, so they load quickly, stay secure and are a pleasure to manage and update. Whether you’re moving from WordPress or starting fresh, you’ll end up with a website that’s ready to work for your business, not against it.

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Bespoke websites built with industry-leading technologies

Ongoing support that grows with you

For agencies and startups who need reliable development support without the cost or commitment of hiring.

A monthly retainer gives you a set amount of my time each month for new pages, features, updates, fixes and performance improvements. It’s ideal for keeping your website moving forward, or for extra capacity when your team is stretched. Hours are flexible, priorities are set by you, and you can scale up or down as your needs change.

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Ongoing support that grows with you

How can a freelance Next.js and Sanity developer help you?

Whether it’s a custom build, ongoing support, or an extra pair of hands during a busy period, I’ve got you covered.

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Custom Website Builds

Landing pages, marketing sites and everything in between, built with Next.js and Sanity. Fast to load, easy to update and set up properly for search.

Sanity CMS Setup & Migration

Moving from WordPress or another CMS? I’ll handle the content migration and set up Sanity so your team can manage the site without needing a developer.

White-label Development for Agencies

Extra development capacity for your agency, delivered under your brand. Take on more projects without having to hire.

Ongoing Support & Retainers

Updates, fixes and new features each month. A simple way to keep your site moving forward without a full-time developer.

Why hire a freelance Next.js and Sanity developer?

You get the experience of a senior developer without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. Bring me in when you need me, and scale back when you don’t. Here’s how it compares.

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Full-time hireWorking with me
Experienced, senior developerYesYes
No recruitment feesNoYes
No long-term commitmentNoYes
No benefits or equipment costsNoYes
Scale up or down as your needs changeNoYes
Pay only for the work you needNoYes

How much do I charge?

Every project is priced individually, but the estimator below will give you a rough idea of what to expect.

Project based

For clearly defined projects, with a fixed scope and budget.

Your estimate

£2.0k

Around 1 week to deliver

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