Web apps that are fast, maintainable and indexable

Modern Web with React and Next.js

The web has evolved dramatically. Users expect fast, fluid, and accessible applications on every device. At Appik Studio, we handle custom website creation in Lausanne and build high-performance web applications with React and Next.js.

Whether you need a landing page, a showcase site, a complex SaaS platform, or an internal tool, our team delivers web products that are fast, maintainable, and indexable. For projects requiring a native mobile presence, we also offer mobile app development with React Native.

Why React and Next.js?

Performance designed into the architecture

Next.js is the leading React framework, developed by Vercel and used by companies like Netflix, Airbnb, Nike, and TikTok. It offers Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and Server Components, which cut the time before the first useful content appears.

SEO: pages search engines can actually read

Unlike traditional SPAs, Next.js generates HTML server-side. Your pages are immediately indexable by Google, Bing, and other search engines. Dynamic metadata, automatic sitemap, and structured data are in place at launch. What we ship is pages engines can read and understand — where you rank after that depends on your content and your market.

Developer experience and maintainability

TypeScript, reusable components, modular architecture. Our code is clean, documented, and maintainable. Whether you bring the project in-house or we continue maintaining it, the codebase remains clear and scalable.

Full-stack TypeScript

With Next.js App Router and Server Actions, we develop frontend and backend in the same language. API Routes, middleware, authentication, database access — all in a single cohesive project. We also integrate artificial intelligence capabilities to enrich your web applications with chatbots, RAG, or content generation.

Technologies We Master

Web Projects Delivered

Delivered work includes operational applications, institutional platforms, research products, and interactive tools:

• Le Temps — Co-development of the new mobile app for Switzerland's leading French-language daily. Knowledge transfer and onboarding of their internal team for autonomous handover.

• GESDA — Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator. Web platform for a leading institution in scientific and diplomatic anticipation, based in Geneva.

• Nifty — NFT analytics platform with statistics, predictions, and crypto art trends. Research-based algorithms to give investors a competitive edge.

• Mansa — Website for a Fintech that raised over €18M. Automated, personalized online loans for freelancers. Modern interface and optimized user journey.

• Muse — Interactive web application supported by the Migros Pioneer Foundation and EPFL. Analytics and evaluation tool helping museums better understand visitor expectations.

• Lausanne Time Machine — Interactive table web application to explore Lausanne's historical population registers dating back to 1855. Partnership with EPFL's Faculty of Humanities and Time Machine Europe.

• Bytesim — Figma plugin and web platform in partnership with HEIG-VD to evaluate the ecological impact of UX designs. Figma export, environmental analysis, design recommendations.

Types of Web Projects

Application marketing pages

High-impact presentation pages optimized for conversion and SEO. Polished animations, responsive design, optimized loading times.

SaaS applications

Complex platforms with authentication, dashboards, data management, subscription payments. Scalable and secure architecture.

Marketplace features within applications

Product catalogs, shopping carts, secure payments, order management integrated into your web applications. Stripe, Twint, PostFinance integration.

Internal tools and back-offices

Admin interfaces, CRM, custom management tools for your teams. Secure access, automated workflows, reporting.

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Installable mobile applications from the browser, working offline. The power of a native app without going through the stores.

Our Process

1. Analysis and architecture

We define the technical architecture based on your needs: SSR, SSG, ISR, or SPA. Stack selection, data modeling, sprint planning.

2. Design and prototyping

Wireframes, Figma mockups, consistent design system. Every component is designed to be reusable and easily maintained.

3. Iterative development

2-week agile sprints. Systematic code review, automated tests, continuous deployment on Vercel. You see progress in real-time.

4. SEO and performance optimization

Lighthouse audit, Core Web Vitals optimization, dynamic metadata, structured data, sitemap. Your site ranks effectively on search engines.

5. Launch and monitoring

Deployment on Vercel with global CDN, error monitoring, analytics. Ongoing maintenance to ensure performance and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Next.js right for my project? Next.js is versatile — it suits everything from showcase sites to complex SaaS applications. If your project requires SEO, performance, and modern architecture, Next.js is the ideal choice.

How much does web development cost? A professional showcase site starts from CHF 8,000. A complex web application (SaaS, platform) ranges from CHF 30,000 to CHF 120,000 depending on complexity. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Will my site rank well on Google? Absolutely. Next.js generates HTML server-side, which is optimal for SEO. We integrate best practices: metadata, structured data, optimized performance, automatic sitemap.

Can I manage my site's content myself? Yes. We can integrate a headless CMS (Contentful, Sanity, Strapi) that lets you modify content without touching code. Intuitive interface, instant publishing.