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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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A Next.js and Sanity partner businesses rely on

Some kind words from the teams I’ve had the pleasure of working with.

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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

Director, 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.

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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 Websites

Production-grade Next.js and Sanity builds engineered for performance from the first commit. Clean architecture and thoughtful content modelling that your team or your clients will love working with.

Sanity Studio Customisation

Your Sanity Studio should work the way your team does. I configure every Studio around your editorial workflow with well-structured schemas and intuitive custom tooling. The result is a Studio your team will genuinely love to use.

White-label Development for Agencies

The technical partner your agency can rely on when capacity is tight. Overflow work and specialist headless builds handled to a standard you’ll be proud to put your name to.

Ongoing Support & Retainers

A Next.js and Sanity specialist on retainer who knows your codebase, workflows and standards inside out. I support your team through every campaign and keep your platform secure, performant and ready for whatever the business needs next.

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

Your Next.js and Sanity partner

Expert development support on a monthly retainer without the cost or commitment of hiring in-house.

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Monthly retainer

For ongoing needs, with dedicated days each month and continuous delivery over time.

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Your retainer

£1,600/ month

Commitment
One day a week
Days per month
4
Day rate
£400
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