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Web Development Built to Perform.

Fast, mobile-first websites built on Webflow or custom code (Astro, Next.js), with a clean structure your team can edit without a developer. We're based in Charlotte and build for businesses worldwide. When we're done, you own it completely.

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Is the new site ready, and can our team edit it without a developer?

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Yes. The CMS is set up for your team, and every old URL redirects to its new page.

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Trusted by businesses that outgrew "good enough"

Jungle Cycle + Strength StudioHealthstarBrydon HomesEstelleNorth Carolina Obesity SocietyZeitcore

Most Business Websites Are Built Once and Dreaded Forever

A site gets built, and six months later every small change needs a developer, a ticket and a wait. Pages load slowly. The CMS only makes sense to the person who set it up. Nobody is quite sure what happens to rankings if you touch anything.

None of this shows at launch. It shows up when your business grows and the site doesn't. We build for where you're heading: fast from day one, structured so your team can edit it, and documented so you're never stuck.

Here's What We Build

Marketing sites, content systems, and the integrations that connect them to the rest of your business. On Webflow when it fits, custom code when it doesn't.

Marketing websites

Multi-page sites built around one job: getting visitors to take the next step. Clean structure, fast load times, and pages your team can add without a developer.

CMS and blog systems

Collections, templates and filters set up so publishing a post, case study or landing page takes minutes, not a support request.

Landing pages and campaign sites

Standalone pages built to launch quickly and convert. Reusable, so your next campaign doesn't start from zero.

Platform migrations

WordPress, Wix or Squarespace to Webflow, and Webflow to Astro when you've outgrown it, with every changed URL redirected so your rankings carry across.

See migration guides

Integrations

Forms, CRM, email, analytics and booking tools wired in during the build, so leads land where your team already works.

Custom builds (Astro and Next.js)

When a project needs more than Webflow can do, we build in code, with a headless CMS like Sanity if your team needs to edit content.

How Astro builds work

Webflow or Custom Code? We Build Both.

The platform should follow your goals, not our habits. Here's how we usually decide.

Webflow compared with custom code builds
WebflowCustom code (Astro / Next.js)
Best forMarketing sites, blogs, landing pages, teams that want to edit without developersComplex logic, app-like features, heavy custom integrations, maximum performance control
EditingVisual editor and CMS your team can use from day oneContent through a headless CMS like Sanity, set up for your team
Speed to launchTypically fasterTypically longer, since more is built from scratch
FlexibilityStrong, within what Webflow supportsEffectively unlimited
Hosting and upkeepManaged by WebflowHosted on a platform like Vercel
Our default?Yes, for most businessesWhen Webflow can't do the job, or you've committed to a code-based stack

Not sure which fits? Tell us what the site needs to do and we'll give you an honest recommendation, even if it isn't the one that's easiest for us to build. See how aWebflow to Astro move works.

How a Build Actually Runs

Five steps, the same every time. You always know what's happening and what we need from you.

  1. 1

    Plan and scope

    We map pages, content, integrations and anything that absolutely can't break. For migrations, this is where we list every existing URL.

    • Sitemap
    • Scope
    • Timeline
    • Redirect map (if migrating)
  2. 2

    Design

    Layouts are designed mobile-first, then scaled up. You review real screens and give feedback before anything gets built.

    • Page designs
    • Component and style guide
  3. 3

    Build

    We build in Webflow or custom code (Astro, Next.js), depending on what we agreed in planning. Either way you get clean structure, reusable components, an editor-friendly CMS and a staging link to follow progress.

    • Responsive build
    • CMS setup
    • Integrations
  4. 4

    Test and verify

    Cross-browser and device checks, speed testing, form and tracking tests, and a redirect check before the switch. Nothing goes live on a guess.

    • QA pass
    • Performance report
    • SEO check
  5. 5

    Launch and handoff

    We publish, watch the first days closely, and walk your team through the CMS. You keep full access, and we never lock you out.

    • Live site
    • Training
    • Documentation
    • Optional maintenance plan

Performance You Can Verify

Fast isn't a promise on our sites. It's a number you can check yourself.

Google PageSpeed
North Carolina Obesity Society
96/100
GTmetrix performance
Healthstar
98%
Largest Contentful Paint
Inflate Modern Balloons
659ms
Lighthouse performance
Inflate Modern Balloons
93

Scores measured at launch with Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse and GTmetrix.

Why Businesses Who've Been Burned
Come to Us

You work directly with the founders – the same people who build your site. They've shipped hundreds of sites and know what makes one fast, stable, and easy to edit. No juniors running point. No handoffs after launch. No locked CMS that keeps you dependent on us forever. We build it. We hand it over. You own it completely.

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Rebecca Beeson

Co-Founder / Marketing Expert

Mario Todorovski

Co-Founder / Full Stack Designer

Webflow

Foundations
Partner

Certified expertise in building thoughtful, high-performing Webflow experiences.

Happiworks

Recent Work, Real Results.

Your stack, connected

Built on the right stack.Connected to everything you use.

We connect your website to the CRM, email, analytics and booking tools your business already relies on — so everything works together quietly in the background.

Platforms we build on
Tools we connect

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Don't Take Our Word For It. See Our Reviews

Robyn O.
"Happiworks did an absolutely amazing job. They were very quick to develop our entire page and were great at communicating the changes and what needed to be done. They completed everything we asked in such a short period of time, and the results look fantastic!"
Jan K.
"The Happiworks team was wonderful to work with. Mario is skilled, responsive, and provided prompt turnarounds on my various requests. I will definitely hire Happiworks again in the future. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great professional with their skill set."
Phil N.
"Rebecca and Mario were key in adding the small details that made a big difference. I highly recommend them for Webflow animations."
Taylor B.
"I am very impressed with Happiworks' work. I couldn't be happier with the result."
Andras H.
"Mario and Rebecca were a pleasure to work with. Very responsive, very clear when explaining more technical things, and will only charge you if work is completed to 100% satisfaction. I would definitely work with them again!"
William B.
"Mario and Rebecca did a great job. Completed the work right away and made sure I loved each creation they made. Our team will be using them again for future projects."
Jessica D.
"10/10 Recommend for Happiworks! You all crushed it"

Web Development FAQs

Straight answers to what clients ask before they start a build.

Do you build on Webflow or with custom code?
Both. Webflow is our default for most businesses because it's fast, secure and easy for your team to update. When a project needs more, we build custom with Astro or Next.js, and pair it with a headless CMS like Sanity when editors need one. We'll recommend the one that fits your goals and budget, and explain why.
Can you build with Astro or Next.js?
Yes. Astro suits content-heavy sites that need top speed, and Next.js suits app-like features and complex logic. See our Webflow to Astro migration page for how that works.
How much does web development typically cost?
Most projects land between 1.5k and 8k. The biggest factors are the number of pages, how much CMS structure you need, integrations, and whether it's a migration. After a short call we'll send a fixed scope and price, so there are no surprises mid-project.
How long does a project usually take?
Most builds take 1–4 weeks from kickoff to launch. The biggest variable is how fast content and feedback arrive. Migrations with many pages can take longer. We give you a timeline with milestones at kickoff.
What do I get when the project is finished?
A live site, full CMS access, a walkthrough of how to edit it, written documentation, and your performance report. Everything is in your accounts, not ours. Optional maintenance is there if you want it, but you're never required to take it.
Who owns the code and the site?
You do. For Webflow builds, the site lives in your Webflow account. For custom builds, the code lives in your repository and hosting account. We never hold your site hostage.
Who will I actually work with?
The founders, Rebecca and Mario. They scope, design and build your site, and you speak to them directly from first call to launch.
Can you connect the site to our CRM and other tools?
Yes. We regularly set up forms, CRM, email, analytics and booking integrations. Tell us what you use and we'll confirm the best way to connect it.
Can you migrate our existing site without hurting our SEO?
Yes. We migrate sites from WordPress, Wix and Squarespace to Webflow, including content transfer and 301 redirect mapping to protect your rankings. See our WordPress, Wix and Squarespace guides.
Do you work with clients outside Charlotte?
Yes. We're based in Charlotte, NC, and partner with clients across the US and internationally, including Germany and Austria. Our process is the same wherever you are.
Give Us 3 Minutes. We'll Show You Exactly What's Costing You Leads.

Look - this isn't some auto-generated checklist spit out by software. Rebecca and Mario, the two people who actually build your site, go through yours by hand. Page speed. Conversion gaps. Whatever's quietly bleeding you leads right now. Then you get it back within 24 hours. No sales pitch. No "book a call to learn more." Just a straight answer to the one question you actually care about: what's broken, and what do you fix first.