Web Development in Austin
Austin's tech scene grew 42% in the last five years, fueled by Tesla, Oracle, and hundreds of SaaS startups choosing the city. That growth means fiercer competition for online attention. We build web experiences for Austin companies that convert — not just look good — from our Dallas HQ just three hours up I-35.
Why Austin for Web Development?
Austin's tech talent is expensive. The average senior front-end developer here commands $140K-$180K in salary. Agencies bill $175-$275/hr. That pricing makes sense for local companies — Austin's cost of living jumped 38% in five years. But it also means many businesses are priced out of quality web work. We solve that problem by pairing Dallas-based project management with a senior engineering team in India. Same quality, 40-60% less cost, and zero timezone friction with our Central Time alignment.
- Austin tech sector grew 42% in five years — web competition is intense
- Local agencies charge $175-$275/hr for senior web developers
- Same Central timezone as our Dallas headquarters — no scheduling gaps
- I-35 corridor puts our Dallas office 3 hours from downtown Austin
Web Development Services in Austin
Austin companies expect modern tech stacks and fast delivery. Here is what we build for the Austin market.
React & Next.js Development
Austin's startup scene runs on React. We build server-rendered Next.js sites and single-page React apps with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and the kind of component architecture that scales as your team grows.
E-Commerce & Shopify Development
Custom Shopify stores, headless commerce with Hydrogen, and WooCommerce builds for Austin D2C brands. South Congress boutiques and domain-based retailers alike need online stores that match their in-store experience.
Progressive Web Apps
PWAs that deliver app-like experiences through the browser. Push notifications, offline mode, and sub-second load times. Particularly useful for Austin's food, events, and fitness industries where mobile usage runs above 80%.
Headless CMS Development
Austin startups want speed and flexibility. We build headless setups with Sanity, Contentful, or Strapi powering Next.js or Gatsby front-ends. Your content team gets a clean editor. Your developers get a decoupled architecture.
Web Performance Optimization
Core Web Vitals audits, bundle size reduction, image optimization, and server-side rendering setup. Google's page experience signals directly affect rankings. We have improved Austin SaaS company Lighthouse scores from the 40s to 95+.
Website Redesign & Replatforming
Moving Austin businesses from legacy WordPress, Squarespace, or custom PHP to modern frameworks. Full SEO migration, URL preservation, and performance gains on the other side.
Industries We Serve in Austin
Austin is a tech hub, but it is also a city with deep roots in music, food, and education. Our web work serves all of it.
SaaS & Tech Startups
Marketing sites, product landing pages, and documentation portals for Austin's booming SaaS sector. Companies raising Series A through C need web presences that signal credibility to investors and convert trial signups. We have built sites for 15+ Austin startups.
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Restaurant websites, online ordering systems, and hospitality booking platforms. Austin's food scene is a $5.2 billion industry. Restaurants on Rainey Street and food trucks on South 1st need web ordering that handles Friday night traffic.
Education & EdTech
Course platforms, student portals, and institutional websites for UT Austin-adjacent companies and private education providers. The Austin edtech market has grown 28% since 2022, driven by remote learning demand.
Music, Events & Entertainment
Event listing sites, ticket platforms, and artist portfolio websites for the Live Music Capital of the World. SXSW, ACL, and hundreds of smaller events drive a $4.5 billion entertainment economy. Digital presence is non-negotiable.
How We Work with Austin Teams
Dallas to Austin is a quick trip down I-35. We combine on-site visits with daily remote collaboration for Austin clients.
Discovery & Requirements
Video call or in-person meeting at your Austin office. We cover business goals, target audience, content strategy, and technical requirements. You get a detailed scope document and project timeline within a week.
Design & Prototyping
Figma mockups for every page and breakpoint. Mobile-first design that we refine based on your feedback. Austin companies typically want clean, modern aesthetics — we get the visual direction right before touching code.
Sprint Development
Two-week sprints with working deployments. Your Dallas project lead runs the cadence while our engineering team handles code. Austin clients see progress every 14 days, not just at the end.
Testing & Optimization
Cross-browser, cross-device testing plus Core Web Vitals optimization. Accessibility checks against WCAG 2.1 AA. SEO validation including structured data, meta tags, and sitemap configuration.
Launch & Post-Launch
Managed deployment, DNS configuration, and 30-day post-launch monitoring. Your dedicated contact stays on for ongoing maintenance, content updates, and feature additions.
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Flexible Engagement Models
Austin-quality web development without Austin-level agency pricing. Here is how we structure engagements.
Dedicated Team
A full web development team working exclusively on your project. Designers, developers, and QA — all coordinated by a Dallas-based project lead. Best for SaaS companies with ongoing product development.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Dedicated team focused solely on your web project
- Dallas-based PM with regular Austin visits
- Scale team size with 2-week notice
- Bi-weekly demos and sprint reviews
- 40-60% savings vs Austin web agencies
- Minimum 3-month engagement
Project-Based
Fixed scope and price for website builds, redesigns, or e-commerce launches. Most Austin startups and mid-size companies start here.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price based on approved scope and wireframes
- Milestone payments tied to deliverables
- Design, development, QA, and launch included
- Full source code and asset ownership on completion
- 30-day post-launch support included
- Typical timeline: 6-14 weeks
Staff Augmentation
Add a senior React developer, Shopify expert, or UI designer to your Austin engineering team without the 3-month recruiting cycle.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers integrated into your existing team
- Central timezone alignment — no late-night standups
- No recruiting fees or onboarding overhead
- Start within 1-2 weeks
- Month-to-month flexibility
- Senior developers with 5+ years experience
Web Development in Austin Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Our headquarters is in Dallas, about 3 hours up I-35. We serve Austin clients with same-timezone collaboration, regular visits, and a hybrid model that gives you Dallas-based project management plus global engineering resources.
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