FRONTEND (HTML/CSS/JS/React) DEVELOPMENT

Much More Than Just Pixel Perfect and Responsive

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More than just pixel perfect and responsive

Our frontend development goes beyond achieving pixel-perfection and responsiveness. We ensure your design is animated, interactive, and built with clean code, all while optimising for SEO best-practice, Google PageSpeed scores, and Core Web Vitals.

At the end of the day, it’s the fine details that make your website stand out, rank higher organically, and gives you a competitive edge.

Our frontend development services

Code conversion from Figma/XD/Sketch to hand-coded pixel-perfect HTML/CSS/JS

Framework-based development using Bulma, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap

Animation development (GSAP, scroll-based, Lottie, or vanilla JavaScript)

Frontend fixes, page speed optimisation, and improvements

WCAG / ADA accessibility compliance and testing

HTML content migration from InDesign, Word, and other sources

Collaboration with backend teams

Technical SEO optimisation for markup, structured data, and optimised meta tags

API integration such as displaying data from RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints

Tailored interactivity and animation to elevate your website

With every project, we devote our efforts not only to ensuring that the site aligns with your design and functions responsively but also to placing significant emphasis on animations that leave a lasting impression on your audience. When we receive a project, we carefully plan and visualise animations and interactivity that best complement the design concepts.

As a minimum, we incorporate the following interactivity and animations in every project:

  1. Rollover effects applied to all links and buttons.
  2. Custom fade-in, fade-out, and easing effects to suite the design.
  3. Implementation of image and content parallax where appropriate.
  4. Other custom effects that we think would help lift the overall presentation of the site.

Our team also possesses extensive experience with animation libraries, including GSAP (GreenSock), scroll-based triger animiation, SVG animation, wow.js, and animate.css, should you require us to take your project to the next level.

Rigorous standards for frontend coding </>

Clean, well-structured, and well-written code is essential for website performance and maintainability. We use SCSS to pre-compile CSS code, ensuring it’s clean and well-organised. Here are some of the standards we adhere to when coding your project.

  • Using SCSS variables
  • Using SCSS mixins
  • Breaking down modules into separate SCSS files
  • Modular styles
  • Clean & nested code
  • Using multiple selectors
  • Strict use of heading levels
  • Commented and indented code
                                                         /*
  ** Font variables
  */

  //Primary font
  $font-primary: 'HelveticaNeue';

  //Other font
  $font-secondary: 'Arial';

  /*
  ** Color variables
  */

  //Primary colour
  $color-primary: #000000;
  $color-highlight: #ffa4a4;

  //Secondary colour
  $color-white: #ffffff;
  
 
                                                   
                                                        
  @mixin large-text {
    font: {
      family: Arial;
      size: 20px;
      weight: bold;
    }
    color: #ff0000;
  }

  .page-title {
    @include large-text;
    padding: 4px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
 
 
                                                   
                                                        
  //Global styles  
  @import "variables";
  @import "font";
  @import "mixin";
  @import "reset";
  @import "nav";
  @import "header";
  @import "content";
  @import "footer";

  //Components  
  @import "slider";
  @import "sidebar";
  @import "call-to-action";
  @import "animation";
 
 
                                                   
                                                        
  .banner{···}

  .news{···}

  .events{···}

  .media{···}
 
 
                                                   
                                                        
  #main {
      @include primary-text;
      @for $i from 1 through 3 {
        .item-#{$i} { width: 2em * $i; }
      }
      h1{
          font-family: $font-primary;
      }
      .element{
          @include content;
          .title{
              @include title;
          }
      }
  }
 
 
                                                   
                                                        
  //If there are multiple selectors for a style block, we seperate them onto their
  //own line rather than having them on one line. This helps readability and
  //preventing long lines.

  .appForm .formContainer .appButton,
  .appForm .formContainer .appButton,
  .appForm .formContainer .appButton {
    background-color: #fb94d2;
  }
 
 
                                                   
                                                        
  //Semantic and well-nested heading levels

  <section class="call-to-action">
    <h1>Authenticity</h1>
    <p class="callOutText">Combining expert craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.</p>
    <h2>Events</h2>

    <h3>Mint industry</h3>
    <h3>Conference 2020</h3>
    <h3>Mint industry coin award</h3>

    <h2>Contact information</h2>
  </section>
 
 
                                                   
                                                        
  #main {
      @include primary-text; //Applies primary text styles
      @for $i from 1 through 3 {
        .item-#{$i} { width: 2em * $i; }  //Dynamic width for .item-1, .item-2, .item-3
      }
      h1{
          font-family: $font-primary;
      }
      .element{
          @include content; //Includes general content styles
          .title{
              @include title;
          }
      }
  }
 
 
                                                   

Rigorous QA process for browser compatibility

We use a blend of automated and manual testing to ensure your website works great on various devices, browsers, and screen sizes.

Testing with BrowserStack

Every page of your website undergoes automated testing via BrowserStack (www.browserstack.com). Our team leverages BrowserStack to automate tests and identify compatibility issues.

Testing on real devices

We go beyond mere simulator testing. Each page is rigorously tested on real devices and various browsers, to ensure that no detail is overlooked.

Every little detail counts

We pay exceptional attention to detail when building front-end (HTML/CSS/JS) pages. Explore by clicking the pins on the bee 🐝.

Semantic HTML

Using semantic HTML is essential for a well-optimised, SEO-friendly site and compliance with accessibility standards. We code high-quality semantic HTML, using appropriate tags to accurately structure the content on your site.

  • <h1> – <h6> for heading levels
  • <ul> and <ol> for lists
  • <blockquote> and <cite> for testimonials and citations
  • <figure> and <figcaption> for figures and image captions
  • and much more

Built with Accessibility in mind

We rigorously test our code against ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA standards to ensure a highly accessible site. Our team also has the expertise to achieve full ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA compliance.

Optimal image compression

The size and compression of images play a crucial role in your website’s loading speed. We use lossless compression tools like TinyPNG to optimize image sizes and define custom crop sizes within the CMS to ensure faster page load times and improved performance.

Smart and intelligent layouts

We use grid systems and flexbox layouts to build layouts with flexibility in mind. This ensures that the layout maintains its integrity and appearance, even when columns or content are added or removed.

Left Antenna | Icon graphics

We'll create favicon, Facebook openGraph image, and Apple/Android app icons for your website even if you don't supply them.

We also use iconFont for coding SVG icons so that nicer hover effects can be applied.

Right Antenna | Pixel perfect precision

We ensure your pages are pixel-perfect, precisely matching your intended design.

Furthermore, we exercise our best judgment to rectify any design issues during development.

Compound Eye | Accessibility

Our pages are built with WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA compliance in mind regardless of whether it is specifically requested.

Expect alternative text, proper keyboard indexes, arial-labels and high quality semantic HTML to be used on every project.

Foreleg | Image alt text and titles

We add title text to icons that need to be explained, and alt text to images that require describing.

Thorax | Style reset

Expect common HTML typography elements such as links, lists, nested lists, strong, emphisis, tables to work nicely within content sections.

Forewing | Image compression

SVG graphics are used where possible and all images are properlly sizes.

Images are also compressed using TinyPNG for lossless compresssion to further reduce size and loading times.

Hindleg | Use of SCSS

We alwatys code with SCSS to pre-compile the CSS, no exceptions. This ensures consistency and high-quality styling across all projects.

Expect the use of BEM naming conventions for classes and modular SCSS files.

Abdomen | Smart layouts

We build layouts to be smart and not just static.

Grid systems and flexbox layouts are used to build intelligent layouts with flexibility in mind to ensures that the layout maintains its integrity and appearance, when columns or content are added or removed.

Pollen Combs | Hover effects

Hover effects are added to every link and button, no exceptions

Feel free to request custom hover effects in your design, or trust us with our best judgement.

Hindwing | Sticky menu

Unless otherwise requested, we add sticky menus to all website builds.

Modular breakdown of SCSS and template files

Our SCSS files are modularised into separate files based on their purposes. For example, variables such as colours are specified in _variables.scss. Typography related styles are specified in _fonts.scss, components are coded in _header.scss and _footer.scss, and specific page styles are specified into each page template.

Build process

During the build process, all SCSS files are combined and minified into a single CSS file. Additionally, upon request, we can use build tools and task runners.

                                              /*
  ** Font variables
  */

  //Primary font
  $font-primary: 'HelveticaNeue';

  //Other font
  $font-secondary: 'Arial';

  /*
  ** Color variables
  */

  //Primary colour
  $color-primary: #000000;
  $color-highlight: #ffa4a4;

  //Secondary colour
  $color-white: #ffffff;
  
 
                                        
                                             
  @mixin large-text {
    font: {
      family: Arial;
      size: 20px;
      weight: bold;
    }
    color: #ff0000;
  }

  .page-title {
    @include large-text;
    padding: 4px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
 
 
                                        
                                             
  //Global styles  
  @import "variables";
  @import "font";
  @import "mixin";
  @import "reset";
  @import "nav";
  @import "header";
  @import "content";
  @import "footer";

  //Components  
  @import "slider";
  @import "sidebar";
  @import "call-to-action";
  @import "animation";
 
 
                                        
                                             
  .banner{···}

  .news{···}

  .events{···}

  .media{···}
 
 
                                        
                                             
  #main {
      @include primary-text;
      @for $i from 1 through 3 {
        .item-#{$i} { width: 2em * $i; }
      }
      h1{
          font-family: $font-primary;
      }
      .element{
          @include content;
          .title{
              @include title;
          }
      }
  }
 
 
                                        
                                             
  //If there are multiple selectors for a style block, we seperate them onto their
  //own line rather than having them on one line. This helps readability and
  //preventing long lines.

  .appForm .formContainer .appButton,
  .appForm .formContainer .appButton,
  .appForm .formContainer .appButton {
    background-color: #fb94d2;
  }
 
 
                                        
                                             
  //Semantic and well-nested heading levels

  <section class="call-to-action">
    <h1>Authenticity</h1>
    <p class="callOutText">Combining expert craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.</p>
    <h2>Events</h2>

    <h3>Mint industry</h3>
    <h3>Conference 2020</h3>
    <h3>Mint industry coin award</h3>

    <h2>Contact information</h2>
  </section>
 
 
                                        
                                             
  #main {
      @include primary-text; //Applies primary text styles
      @for $i from 1 through 3 {
        .item-#{$i} { width: 2em * $i; }  //Dynamic width for .item-1, .item-2, .item-3
      }
      h1{
          font-family: $font-primary;
      }
      .element{
          @include content; //Includes general content styles
          .title{
              @include title;
          }
      }
  }
 
 
                                        
Left Antenna | Icon graphics

We'll create favicon, Facebook openGraph image, and Apple/Android app icons for your website even if you don't supply them.

We also use iconFont for coding SVG icons so that nicer hover effects can be applied.

Right Antenna | Pixel perfect precision

We ensure your pages are pixel-perfect, precisely matching your intended design.

Furthermore, we exercise our best judgment to rectify any design issues during development.

Compound Eye | Accessibility

Our pages are built with WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA compliance in mind regardless of whether it is specifically requested.

Expect alternative text, proper keyboard indexes, arial-labels and high quality semantic HTML to be used on every project.

Foreleg | Image alt text and titles

We add title text to icons that need to be explained, and alt text to images that require describing.

Thorax | Style reset

Expect common HTML typography elements such as links, lists, nested lists, strong, emphisis, tables to work nicely within content sections.

Forewing | Image compression

SVG graphics are used where possible and all images are properlly sizes.

Images are also compressed using TinyPNG for lossless compresssion to further reduce size and loading times.

Hindleg | Use of SCSS

We alwatys code with SCSS to pre-compile the CSS, no exceptions. This ensures consistency and high-quality styling across all projects.

Expect the use of BEM naming conventions for classes and modular SCSS files.

Abdomen | Smart layouts

We build layouts to be smart and not just static.

Grid systems and flexbox layouts are used to build intelligent layouts with flexibility in mind to ensures that the layout maintains its integrity and appearance, when columns or content are added or removed.

Pollen Combs | Hover effects

Hover effects are added to every link and button, no exceptions

Feel free to request custom hover effects in your design, or trust us with our best judgement.

Hindwing | Sticky menu

Unless otherwise requested, we add sticky menus to all website builds.

Frequently asked frontend development questions

Do I need to provide a design? If so, what formats do you accept?

Yes, for new website builds, we require a design provided in one of the following formats: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, or Zeplin. Supplying a design in these formats ensures we can precisely code the frontend to match the exact measurements and details of your design.

Do you add interactivity and hover states to the website pages and to what extent?

Yes, we ensure all clickable elements on your website have suitable hover states that best complement your design. You’re also welcome to specify your preferred hover states in the design brief.

How many rounds of revisions and changes do you offer?

We don’t set a limit on the number of revisions. Generally, as long as they are reasonable and within the project’s scope, we’re flexible. However, if we start to exceed a couple of rounds of revisions, it typically indicates that something isn’t right.

What CSS and JS frameworks can your team work with?

We specialise in various CSS frameworks including Bootstrap, Tailwind, Bulma, and Foundation. In terms of JavaScript frameworks, our expertise includes Vue, React, jQuery, and Gatsby. We keep up-to-date with the latest versions of these frameworks and can provide advice on the most suitable ones for your project.

In your frontend development, to what extent do you focus on page speed scores, core web vitals, and accessibility?

We test website pages on both desktop and mobile using Google PageSpeed Insights to ensure speed scores exceed 90. However, please note that achieving this score is not always possible, particularly in cases where design constraints — such as a large background video — inevitably impact metrics like Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).

We also test for core web vitals and make sure the vitals are in the green zone. Additionally, our team informally reviews ADA/WCAG accessibility criteria to ascertain a high level of accessibility for the site.

Will my website pages look static?

Absolutely not. One area that sets us apart from other developers is our experience and approach in adding suitable animations and interactivity to your site. You can expect a well-polished, dynamic website with appealing animations that make it stand out.

We don’t add animations just for the sake of it — every animation is carefully tailored to complement and elevate the overall design of your site.

What's your typical lead time and turnaround with frontend projects?

We have no lead time. Your project is guaranteed to start the next business day after the quote is accepted and all necessary information is provided.

Our typical turnaround time for a frontend project ranges from a few days for smaller projects to several weeks for larger, more complex ones.

Do you consider accessibility standards in your development process?

Yes, we craft frontend code with ADA and WCAG AA standards in mind, incorporating keyboard focus, ARIA labels, and alt text. Please note that we do not formally test for ADA/WCAG compliance unless specifically requested, but many of the success criteria are inherently integrated into our testing process.

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