Hire a Next.js developer when SEO, performance, and design fidelity must ship together — not as optional polish after launch. I am Shubham Handergule at shubu.dev: a freelance and contract Next.js engineer in Thane who builds marketing sites, product dashboards, and Figma-to-production UI with App Router, TypeScript, and measurable Core Web Vitals goals.
You get a scoped plan, reviewable demos or PRs, and honest timelines. I estimate from real artifacts — sitemap, Figma, or the current repo — so “build me a startup website” briefs become concrete milestones instead of open-ended retainers.
Use this page for engagement options, deliverables, and how hiring a specialist frontend partner compares with an agency or a full-time seat before we jump on a call.
How hiring works
Fixed scope for brochure/marketing sites and defined product slices. Retainers for continuous UI velocity on an existing Next.js codebase. Audits for Core Web Vitals, metadata debt, or App Router migration planning.
I estimate from real artifacts: sitemap of pages, Figma frames, or the current repo. Vague “build me a startup website” briefs get clarifying questions first — that protects both of us.
Payment and kickoff are straightforward once scope is written. I do not start large builds on handshake-only promises.
Deliverables you can expect
Production Next.js UI, responsive layouts, accessible forms, metadata and OG tags, sitemap/robots as needed, and deploy guidance for Vercel, Netlify, or your host.
Component structure that matches how your designers think — reusable sections, not one-off copy-paste pages.
Optional: CMS wiring, analytics events, and basic content guidelines so marketing can update pages without breaking layout.
Freelancer vs agency vs full-time
A focused freelancer is often faster and clearer for frontend-only scopes. Agencies add project management overhead that helps multi-discipline builds but can slow simple sites. Full-time hire makes sense when frontend is a daily bottleneck forever.
Many clients hire me for the first ship, then decide whether to retain, hire full-time, or bring work in-house using my handover docs.
If mobile is also in scope, pair this with Hire React Native Developer so web and app stay coherent.
India and MMR collaboration
I am based in Thane and work with Mumbai, Bhiwandi, and remote teams. Overlap hours are friendly for IST stakeholders; async works for distributed teams.
Local businesses hiring for a website rebuild get the same engineering bar as product startups — scoped to budget, with NAP and contact paths that support local search.
Capability depth lives on the Next.js Developer page; this page is the hiring path.
SEO and performance as hiring criteria
When you hire a Next.js developer, ask who owns canonicals, metadata, structured data, and LCP — not only pixel polish. I treat those as launch requirements: self-referencing canonicals on the live host, sane title/description pairs, and image formats that do not block first paint.
Performance work is practical: preload the true LCP candidate, defer non-critical scripts, compress hero media, and avoid shipping seven unused font weights. Marketing sites and dashboards get different budgets, but both get a measured baseline before we call the milestone done.
If you already rank for brand queries, rebuilds include redirect and metadata plans so you do not donate equity to a dead domain or a staging URL. That is a common failure mode — and one of the reasons teams hire me after a painful DIY migration.
Featured projects
Real shipped work across React Native, React.js, and Next.js — the same craft applied to hire next.js developer engagements.
React Native · React.js
SoulPlan & AstroGuide
Astrology guidance & booking platform across web and mobile — bookings, cart/checkout, JWT auth, and an admin console with Zoom handoffs. Drove 200+ bookings.
React Native
Gravitix & Slimpathy
Smart fitness tracker with BLE device sync via native modules, multi-member profiles, and PDF health reports. 40% faster rendering, under 40MB bundle.
React Native
Max Bazaar
Multi-vendor e-commerce & food ordering marketplace (3 apps) with Socket.io live order tracking, wallet, and CodePush OTA updates. Cut load time 35%.
React Native
Max Bazaar Delivery Partner
Rider app for Max Bazaar (Play Store: M2M Delivery Partner) — accept/reject orders, live location, and Google Maps navigation.
Client feedback
“We hired Shubham for a Next.js rebuild and got SEO foundations plus UI quality in one engagement.”
“Clear estimate, no drama, shipped on the milestone date we agreed.”
Frequently asked questions
Do you only work on greenfield Next.js apps?+
No. I also improve existing sites — performance, SEO technical fixes, redesign implementation, and App Router adoption.
Will you maintain the site after launch?+
Yes, via retainer or ad-hoc milestones. Many clients keep a light monthly bucket for iterations.
Can you work with our designer and backend?+
Yes. I integrate with Figma handoffs and existing APIs, and I flag contract mismatches early.
How do I hire you this week?+
Use /contact with scope and deadline, or WhatsApp +91 77965 00494. I will confirm availability and propose kickoff.
Hire Next.js help that ships
Send goals, designs, and deadline — I will respond with a plan.
