Snapshot
Lab28
Available for new projects
Web Development & Digital Marketing
From a polished business website to a custom web or desktop app and the automation that ties your tools together — plus the SEO, ads, and content that bring customers in — I design, build, market, and maintain software that earns its keep. Based in the US, working with clients anywhere.
- 50+Projects shipped
- 100%Code & accounts yours
- FixedPricing, no surprises
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Built with modern, proven technology
TypeScriptReactNext.jsNode.jsElectronTauriPostgreSQLTailwind CSSSEOGoogle AdsGA4
What I do
Start with a website, grow into a custom web or desktop app, automate the busywork, and keep it all running with a care plan. Pick the entry point that fits where you are now.
Business Websites
Look credible, get found, convert visitors.
A fast, mobile-first website that makes your business look professional and turns visitors into enquiries. Built to load quickly, rank on Google, and stay easy to update.
- Custom design — no cookie-cutter templates
- Mobile-first, accessible, fast (90+ Lighthouse)
- On-page SEO and Google Business setup
- Contact forms, analytics, and lead capture
- Copywriting guidance and launch checklist
From
$2,500
Fixed price. Typical turnaround 2–4 weeks.
Most requested
Web Apps & SaaS
Custom software that does the job off-the-shelf can't.
Bespoke web applications — dashboards, internal tools, booking systems, customer portals, or a full SaaS product. I take you from idea to working software, with clean architecture you won't outgrow.
- Discovery sprint: scope, architecture, and a fixed quote
- Modern stack (Next.js / React, typed APIs, a real database)
- Auth, payments, integrations as needed
- Staging environment and CI/CD
- Documentation and handover
From
$12,000
Quoted after a paid discovery sprint (from $2,000).
Desktop Applications
Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
When a browser tab isn't enough — software that installs on the desktop, works offline, and reaches the file system, printers, and hardware a website can't. Built once from web tech and shipped to every major platform.
- Cross-platform from one codebase (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Offline-first — works with no internet
- Local file, printer, and hardware access
- Auto-updates and signed, trusted installers
- Built with Electron / Tauri — fast and maintainable
From
$10,000
Quoted after a discovery sprint. One codebase, every platform.
Custom Software & Automation
Connect your tools and kill the busywork.
The scripts, integrations, and automations that make everything else work together — syncing systems, moving data, generating reports, and removing the repetitive manual jobs eating your team's time.
- API integrations between the tools you already use
- Workflow automation and scheduled jobs
- Data imports, exports, and migrations
- Custom scripts, CLIs, and internal utilities
- Reporting and alerts that run themselves
From
$1,500
Scoped per job. Often pays for itself in saved hours.
Digital Marketing
Get found, get traffic, get customers.
A great site only works if people see it. I run the search, ads, content, and email that bring qualified visitors to your business — and turn them into enquiries. Clear reporting, no vanity metrics.
- SEO — technical fixes, on-page, and local / Google Business
- Google & Meta ads — set up, managed, and optimized
- Content and email campaigns that actually convert
- Conversion tracking with GA4 and plain-English monthly reports
- Landing pages built to turn clicks into leads
From
$1,000/mo
Monthly retainer, plus ad spend. One-off SEO audits from $1,500.
Care Plans & Retainers
Stay updated, secure, and supported every month.
Software is never 'done'. A monthly care plan keeps your site or app fast, secure, and improving — with priority access to me for fixes, updates, and new features.
- Hosting, backups, and uptime monitoring
- Security patches and dependency updates
- Monthly performance and analytics report
- A block of development hours for changes
- Priority support — no per-request quotes
From
$300/mo
Tiered plans. Cancel anytime after the first 3 months.
Recent work · Live in browser
Recent work, live in your browser
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Luxury Smart Home
SureTechs
Loud, interactive luxury smart-home site with live Savant & Control4 app demos driving a virtual room.
Case studies
What good software does for a business, told through results. Replace these with your real case studies — each one should lead with the outcome.
Business Website
Business Website
Trade business website
A local electrician with no web presence needed a site that brought in quote requests instead of relying on word of mouth.
Tripled monthly enquiries within 8 weeks of launch.
- Next.js
- Tailwind
- Vercel
- SEO
Desktop / Web App
Desktop / Web App
Legacy desktop software replacement
A wholesaler ran on a 15-year-old Windows program that only worked on a single office PC and was no longer supported by its vendor. I rebuilt it as a modern app the team can use from any device, migrated every record across, and ran the new system alongside the old until they were confident.
Retired a single-point-of-failure system; staff now work from anywhere.
- Tauri
- Next.js
- PostgreSQL
- Data migration
Web App
Web App
Bookings & scheduling app
A multi-location studio replaced a tangle of spreadsheets and phone calls with a custom booking and roster system.
Cut admin time by ~10 hours a week.
- React
- Node
- PostgreSQL
- Stripe
SaaS
SaaS
Customer portal & dashboard
A growing service business needed clients to self-serve invoices, documents, and job status in one secure place.
Reduced support emails by 40%.
- Next.js
- Prisma
- Auth
- Charts
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing
Local SEO & Google Ads launch
A service business was invisible on Google. I rebuilt their local SEO, set up Google Business, and ran a tightly-targeted Google Ads campaign with full conversion tracking.
4× qualified leads in 90 days at half the prior cost-per-lead.
- SEO
- Google Ads
- GA4
- Landing pages
E-commerce
E-commerce
Custom storefront rebuild
An online store had outgrown its template theme — slow to load, hard to edit, and leaking sales at checkout. I rebuilt the storefront on a modern stack with a streamlined, faster checkout.
28% faster load and a 19% lift in checkout conversion.
- Next.js
- Stripe
- Headless CMS
- Tailwind
Stuck on old software?
Replacing the system your business runs on feels dangerous — which is why so many stay stuck on software that only works on one PC, or that no one supports any more. My process is built to remove that risk.
- 1
Audit & fixed quote
I map what your current system does, where it hurts, and what's worth keeping. You get a fixed-price plan before any build begins — no open-ended bills.
- 2
Build the replacement
A modern web or desktop app that does the job better and works from any device — not trapped on one aging PC. You watch it take shape on a staging link.
- 3
Migrate your data
Every record moves across, checked and verified against the old system. Nothing is left behind and nothing is lost.
- 4
Run in parallel
The new system runs alongside the old one until your team trusts it. No risky big-bang switch, no day where the business can't operate.
- 5
Switch over & support
We retire the old software, I hand over full documentation so you're never locked to one person or machine again, and a care plan keeps it healthy.
How it works
No jargon, no surprises. You always know what's happening, what it costs, and what comes next.
- 01
Discovery call
A free 30-minute call to understand your business, your goals, and whether we're a fit. You leave with a clear sense of scope and price — no obligation.
- 02
Proposal & plan
A written proposal with fixed pricing, timeline, and deliverables. For larger apps, a short paid discovery sprint nails down the scope before we commit.
- 03
Design & build
I build in the open. You see progress on a staging link, give feedback early, and there are no surprises at the end. Regular check-ins keep us aligned.
- 04
Launch & support
We launch, I hand over everything you need, and — if you want — I stay on with a care plan to keep things running and growing.
In their words
“Brandon understood what we needed faster than agencies that quoted us triple. The site looks great and actually brings in work.”
“Clear communication, on time, on budget. The app does exactly what we asked and the handover was thorough.”
About
I'm Lab28, a web development & digital marketing based in United States. When you hire me, you get me — not a sales rep, an account manager, and three layers between you and the work.
I care about the things that actually matter to a business: software that loads fast, doesn't break, is easy to change, and earns more than it costs. I'd rather tell you when a feature isn't worth building than pad an invoice.
Whether you need a website that wins more enquiries, a custom app that saves your team hours, or a steady hand keeping things running, I'd like to help.
How I work
- Fixed pricing. You know the cost before we start.
- Clear comms. Regular updates and a staging link you can watch.
- Own your work. You get the code, the accounts, everything. No lock-in.
- Built to last. Modern, maintainable code — not a template you'll outgrow.
Articles
Plain-language notes on software, legacy systems, and automation.
FAQ
The things people usually want to know before getting in touch. Got another? Just ask.
How much will my project cost?
It depends on scope, but I work to fixed prices so you know the cost before we start — never an open-ended hourly bill. Websites start at $2,500; custom apps are quoted after a short discovery sprint. The starting prices on each service above will give you a realistic ballpark.
How long does it take?
A business website is typically 2–4 weeks. Apps and software depend on scope and are mapped out in the proposal, with milestones so you always know where things are. Small automation jobs can often be turned around in days.
I'm not technical — is that a problem?
Not at all. Most of my clients run businesses, not software teams. I explain things in plain language, handle the technical decisions, and you only ever need to tell me what you want the software to do.
Do I own the code and the accounts?
Yes — completely. You own the code, the domain, the hosting, and every account. There's no lock-in and nothing held hostage. If you ever want to take it elsewhere, everything is yours and documented.
Can you replace the old software my business runs on?
That's some of my favorite work. I migrate businesses off aging, single-PC, or unsupported software onto modern systems — with your data carried across and the new system running alongside the old one until you trust it. No risky big-bang switch.
What happens after launch?
I hand over everything you need, and you can take it from there or keep me on with a care plan for hosting, updates, security, and ongoing changes. Either way you're not stranded after go-live.
Do you work with clients outside your area?
Yes. I'm based in the US but work with clients anywhere — most of the work happens over email, calls, and a shared staging link, so location rarely matters.
Get in touch
Every project starts with a free, no-pressure 30-minute call. Send a few details and I'll reply within one business day.
The full brief takes ~2 minutes — or send a quick message →