Do you build on WordPress?

Not by default. We build custom sites in Vue, Nuxt and Astro, or use Kajabi and Squarespace when you need to manage content yourself. If you are already on WordPress, we can audit it and tell you honestly whether it is worth staying.

Can I update the site myself after launch?

Yes. For custom builds we set up a simple way to edit content, and for Kajabi or Squarespace you keep full control. Every project ends with a handover and documentation.

What is the difference between a custom build and a platform like Kajabi?

A custom build is faster, lighter and fully yours, but content changes may need a developer. A platform like Kajabi is easier to manage day to day and handles payments and courses, but you work within its limits. We will recommend whichever fits how you actually work.

Do you only build, or do you design too?

Both. That is the point. Design and development happen in the same studio, by the same people, so the site you approve is the site that goes live.

Technical SEO is built into every project: structure, metadata, schema and performance. Ongoing content and SEO strategy is a separate service, covered under content strategy.

FRONTEND & NO-CODE BUILDS

Frontend Development Services for Independent Brands

Frontend development at Echo Studio is design and code built by the same hands. We design the site, then build it ourselves in Vue, Nuxt or Astro, so nothing gets lost between a pretty mockup and a slow, broken live page. We work with coaches, educators and independent founders who need a website that actually does its job.

Why design and development should not be separate

Most small brands hire a designer, then hand the files to a developer. The designer never sees how it performs. The developer never understood why it was designed that way. Somewhere in the middle, the site gets heavier, slower and less like the brand.

We call our approach design engineering. The person deciding the layout is the person writing the code, which means every design choice is made knowing what it costs in speed, accessibility and maintenance. It is not a trend. It is just fewer handoffs and fewer things falling through the cracks.

What our frontend development services cover

Custom builds in Vue, Nuxt and AstroFast, lightweight sites you own outright, with no bloated page builder underneath
Kajabi and Squarespace buildsFor when you need a platform you can update yourself without calling a developer
Technical SEO built in from day oneClean structure, schema markup, sitemaps and proper metadata, not bolted on after launch
Performance and accessibilityPages that load quickly on a phone in a patchy signal area, and that more people can actually use
Animation and interactionMotion that supports the story, built with GSAP where it earns its place
Handover and documentationSo you are not locked into us forever

Website design for coaches, educators and wellness brands

Coaches and educators have a specific problem. Your offer is often personal and hard to explain, and your website has to build enough trust for a stranger to book a call or join a programme. Generic templates are built for selling products, not for selling you.

We build sites around how your audience actually decides: who you are, what you teach, why it works, and what to do next. Programme pages, retreat pages, lead magnets and booking flows are structured so a visitor never has to guess where to go.

Kajabi website design

If your courses, memberships or community already live on Kajabi, rebuilding somewhere else is not always the answer. We design and customise Kajabi sites so they look like your brand rather than a Kajabi template, with custom code blocks, cleaner landing pages and blog templates your team can reuse.

We have built and maintained Kajabi-hosted platforms for contemplative education, so we know where the platform is flexible and where it fights you.

Who these frontend development services are for

Independent founders, coaches, educators, NGOs and small teams who have outgrown a DIY site, or who had a site built that looks fine but does not perform.

Not for: brands who want a site live next week without deciding what it is for. We can build fast, but we will not build blind. If the positioning is not clear yet, we will tell you, and point you to brand strategy consulting first.

How a frontend build works

01Site audit or discovery
02Structure, sitemap and user flow
03Design in Figma
04Build in Vue, Nuxt, Astro or your platform of choice
05SEO, performance and accessibility pass
06Launch, handover and optional ongoing support

Timeline: four to eight weeks for most builds, depending on page count and how much content already exists.

What frontend development costs

From $1,200

Scoped per project rather than packaged, because a five page coaching site and a platform with courses, blog and booking are very different jobs.

Book a scoping call

Frequently asked questions

Do you build on WordPress?: Not by default. We build custom sites in Vue, Nuxt and Astro, or use Kajabi and Squarespace when you need to manage content yourself. If you are already on WordPress, we can audit it and tell you honestly whether it is worth staying.
Can I update the site myself after launch?: Yes. For custom builds we set up a simple way to edit content, and for Kajabi or Squarespace you keep full control. Every project ends with a handover and documentation.
What is the difference between a custom build and a platform like Kajabi?: A custom build is faster, lighter and fully yours, but content changes may need a developer. A platform like Kajabi is easier to manage day to day and handles payments and courses, but you work within its limits. We will recommend whichever fits how you actually work.
Do you only build, or do you design too?: Both. That is the point. Design and development happen in the same studio, by the same people, so the site you approve is the site that goes live.
Is SEO included?: Technical SEO is built into every project: structure, metadata, schema and performance. Ongoing content and SEO strategy is a separate service, covered under content strategy.