How long does it take to build my website?

Skiff: 5 days. Trawler: 10–14 days. Sportfisher: 14–21 days. We commit to a delivery date in the proposal and meet it.

What if I need changes after launch?

Monthly content updates are included in your maintenance plan. Structural changes are billed at published add-on rates — no hourly surprises.

Do I own my website code and domain?

Completely. Your code lives in GitHub under your account. Your domain is registered in your name. If you ever leave, everything comes with you.

Can you build e-commerce or online booking?

Yes. Headless Shopify for e-commerce (available on Sportfisher and Yacht), Cal.com or Calendly for booking (available on Trawler and above). Both integrate seamlessly with Next.js.

What is a Lighthouse score and why does it matter?

Google's open-source tool for measuring website performance, accessibility, SEO, and best practices. Scores range 0–100. Higher scores correlate directly with better search rankings and user experience. Most template sites score 30–60. We guarantee 90+ on Skiff and 95+ on every other tier.

What is the care plan?

Monthly maintenance covering hosting, security patches, performance monitoring, content updates, and priority support. It keeps your site fast, secure, and current. Maintenance is optional on Skiff and included for the first 30 days on every tier.

How do you deliver enterprise quality at these prices?

We use AI-accelerated development with Claude Code and a modern toolchain that eliminates the overhead traditional agencies carry. Same quality, lean delivery.

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Your website should be your best salesperson. Not your biggest headache.

Enterprise-grade Next.js websites delivered in days, not months. 97+ Lighthouse scores guaranteed. Flat-rate pricing with no hourly surprises.

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The Problem

Why most small business websites fail

WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and template agencies are holding your business back.

Slow & Bloated

WordPress and page builders load in 3-5 seconds with dozens of plugins, bloated themes, and unoptimized images. Every second costs you conversions and search rankings.

Security Nightmares

Over 90% of hacked CMS sites run WordPress. No Content Security Policy headers, outdated plugins, and shared hosting create constant vulnerabilities.

Cookie-Cutter Templates

Every Wix and Squarespace site looks the same. Template-based designs make your business look generic and fail to build trust with potential clients.

Vendor Lock-In

You cannot export your Wix site. Squarespace makes migration painful. Most agencies build on proprietary tools — you are renting, not owning.

Terrible Lighthouse Scores

WordPress and builder sites routinely score 40-60 on Google Lighthouse. Poor scores mean slower load times, worse accessibility, and lower search rankings.

Maintenance Treadmill

Constant plugin updates, theme conflicts, PHP version issues, and security patches. You spend more time maintaining your site than running your business.

The Solution

What makes Chesapeake Code different

We build every website with three principles: security that protects your business, function that drives results, and a feel that earns trust.

Next.js Framework

Built with Next.js — the same framework powering Nike, Hulu, and Notion. Server-side rendering, edge caching, and zero bloat.

97+ Lighthouse

Guaranteed 97+ scores across performance, accessibility, and SEO. Every page audited before launch.

AI-Accelerated

Accelerated development delivers production-quality websites in days, not months — without cutting corners.

You Own Everything

100% ownership of your code, domain, and data. No proprietary lock-in — if you leave, everything goes with you.

Security First

HTTPS, Content Security Policy headers, and dependency auditing built in from day one. Not bolted on as an afterthought.

Flat-Rate Pricing

Transparent pricing with no hourly surprises. You know the cost before we write a single line of code.

Our Work

See the difference

Screenshot coming soon

Chesapeake Code — chesapeakecode.com

Our own website is the best proof of what we build. Built with Next.js, deployed on Vercel, and scoring 97+ across all Lighthouse categories. Fast, secure, accessible, and fully owned.

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Pricing

Transparent, flat-rate pricing

Enterprise-grade websites delivered in days, not months

Skiff

$750+ $100/mo maintenance

Fast, lean, gets the job done. For businesses establishing their digital presence.

Landing page + 3 content sections
90+ Lighthouse performance score
Mobile-first responsive design
SEO fundamentals (meta, sitemap, schema)
Contact form with spam protection
5-day delivery
48-hour support response
Full code ownership via GitHub

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Trawler

$1,250+ $150/mo maintenance

Reliable, capable, built for steady growth. The recommended tier for most small businesses.

Up to 8 pages
95+ Lighthouse performance score
Mobile-first responsive design
Full SEO optimization
Booking/scheduling integration
Server-side rendering
5 webhook triggers
10–14 day delivery
24-hour support response
Monthly performance reporting
Full code ownership via GitHub

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Sportfisher

$2,500+ $250/mo maintenance

Powerful, feature-rich, built for businesses scaling aggressively.

Up to 15 pages
95+ Lighthouse performance score
Blog / headless CMS
E-commerce (headless Shopify)
Custom API integrations
20 webhook triggers
14–21 day delivery
4-hour priority support
Weekly performance reporting
Full code ownership via GitHub

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Yacht

CustomCustom monthly maintenance

Full-service, compliance-ready. Exclusive to enterprise and government contractors.

Unlimited pages
95+ Lighthouse performance score
Compliance pages (SDVOSB, 8a, HUBZone)
Past performance portfolio
Capability statement (web + PDF)
Unlimited webhook triggers
Custom delivery timeline
Dedicated support
Weekly performance reporting
Full code ownership via GitHub

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Add-Ons

Customize your build

Care Plan

$99/mo

Hosting, security patches, performance monitoring, content updates, and priority support.

Blog / CMS Setup

$500 + $100/mo

Headless CMS with content workflows, categories, tags, and SEO-optimized templates.

E-Commerce (Headless Shopify)

$750 + $150/mo

Full headless Shopify integration with product pages, cart, and checkout flow.

Additional Pages

$150/page

Extra pages beyond your tier's included count.

Analytics Dashboard

Included

Client-facing performance dashboard with Lighthouse scores, traffic, and uptime.

Social Integration

$150

Social feeds, share buttons, and Open Graph metadata for all pages.

Premium

Content Writing

$300/page

Professional SEO-optimized copywriting for every page of your site.

Premium

Premium SEO

$500/mo

Technical SEO audit, keyword strategy, schema markup, and monthly optimization.

Premium

Custom Animations

$400+

Scroll-triggered animations, micro-interactions, and premium page transitions.

Premium

Email Marketing Integration

$350

Resend or Mailchimp integration with signup forms and welcome sequences.

Premium

Logo & Brand Identity

$750+

Custom logo design, color palette, typography, and brand guidelines document.

How It Works

From call to launch in 10 days

A structured, security-first process for every website project.

Day 0–1

Discovery & Planning

30-minute call to understand your business, goals, and security requirements. Flat-rate proposal within 24 hours.

Days 2–3

Secure Foundation

HTTPS, CSP headers, dependency auditing, and secure auth configured. Brand assets and design direction locked in.

Days 3–10

Build & Polish

Next.js for speed. 97+ Lighthouse scores, responsive design, and polished interactions on every page.

Day 10+

Launch & Protect

Deploy to production with monitoring, analytics, and uptime tracking. Ongoing care plans keep your site secure and fast.

Discovery & Planning

Day 0–1

30-minute call to understand your business, goals, and security requirements. Flat-rate proposal within 24 hours.

Secure Foundation

Days 2–3

HTTPS, CSP headers, dependency auditing, and secure auth configured. Brand assets and design direction locked in.

Build & Polish

Days 3–10

Next.js for speed. 97+ Lighthouse scores, responsive design, and polished interactions on every page.

Launch & Protect

Day 10+

Deploy to production with monitoring, analytics, and uptime tracking. Ongoing care plans keep your site secure and fast.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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