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Back-end development that stays fast and easy to maintain

Node.js and Laravel back ends, databases and admin tools for businesses in the US, UK and Australia. For Laravel apps specifically, see Laravel development.

01 / What I build

The part of your product people never see, built to keep working as you grow.

Node.js applications

Server-side apps and services in Node.js and TypeScript, from a single endpoint to a full product.

Database design

PostgreSQL and MySQL schemas, indexes and migrations planned around how your data is really used.

Admin tools and dashboards

Internal screens for your team to manage orders, customers and content without touching the database.

Background jobs and queues

Emails, imports, reports and syncs that run reliably in the background instead of slowing pages down.

Performance and scaling

Slow queries, missing caches and heavy pages found and fixed, so the app stays fast as users grow.

Hosting and deployment

Servers, automated deployments, backups and monitoring set up so a release is routine, not risky.

02 / Process

From first call to launch, in five steps

  1. Discovery

    A free 20-minute call about your goals, your customers and what is in the way. You get a written scope and quote before any work starts.

  2. Design

    Page layouts and flows you can click through and comment on, agreed before the build begins.

  3. Build

    Development in short rounds on a private staging link, so you see progress and can steer it.

  4. Launch

    Testing on real devices, speed and SEO checks, then go-live at a time that suits your business.

  5. Support

    14 days of free post-launch support on every project, with a monthly retainer available after that.

03 / Pricing

Starting prices

Back end for a new product

Priced to your scope

Custom quote

The server, database and admin for a first version.

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Performance fix

Priced to your scope

Custom quote

Finding what slows your app down, then fixing it.

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Ongoing development

Priced to your scope

Custom quote

New features and maintenance on an existing back end.

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04 / Related work

Recent Laravel projects

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Show Us Your Pets

**Show Us Your Pets** Designed and developed a custom pet-focused social media platform in Laravel, allowing pet parents to create profiles, share moments, follow accounts, and discover local events. Built with user authentication, pet profile creation, content sharing, and a full moderation/admin system for safe community management.

05 / FAQ

Questions clients ask first

How much does back-end development cost?

It depends on the number of features, integrations and how much data you handle. After a free 20-minute call you get a written scope and quote, so you know the cost before work starts.

Should my back end use Node.js or Laravel?

Both are solid choices. Laravel is quick for business apps with admin screens and forms; Node.js suits real-time features and teams that already work in JavaScript. I recommend one after the first call, based on your product and your team.

Do you offer ongoing support after launch?

Yes. Every project includes 14 days of free post-launch support. After that, I offer monthly maintenance plans covering updates, fixes and small changes. Pricing depends on your needs, so we can discuss monthly charges when we talk.

Can you work with my time zone?

Yes. I work with clients worldwide, including the US, the UK and Australia. You get a reply within 24 hours, and calls are booked at a time that suits your working day.

Who owns the code when the project is finished?

You do. Once the project is paid for, the code, design files and content are yours, in your own accounts, with no lock-in.

Need a back end built or fixed?

Tell me what it has to do — I’ll respond within 24 hours with a realistic plan and quote.

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