# Hekla

> Two-person development studio. Quiet partner. Loud results.
> Headless websites (Storyblok + Next.js on Vercel), Shopify stores, and WordPress sites.

Hekla Development Ltd. Founded 2021.
Locations: Cardiff, UK (Rabble Studio, 103 Bute Street, Cardiff, CF10 5AD) and Concord, New Hampshire, USA.
Stack we work with day to day: Storyblok, Next.js, Vercel, Shopify, WordPress, plus integrations such as HubSpot where a project needs them.

## People

- [Amy Evans](https://hekla.dev/about) — front-end engineer; leads all development. Based in Cardiff. amy@hekla.dev
- [Colin Eldridge](https://hekla.dev/about) — strategy and account; leads communication and creative production. Based in Concord, NH. colin@hekla.dev

We are a studio, not an agency. Extended collaborators (design, copy, animation, specialists) are brought in transparently when a project needs them.

## Services

- [Headless websites (Storyblok)](https://hekla.dev/services/storyblok) — composable, CMS-driven sites with Storyblok and Next.js
- [Shopify](https://hekla.dev/services/shopify) — Shopify development and ecommerce builds
- [WordPress](https://hekla.dev/services/wordpress) — WordPress design, development, optimisation, maintenance, and migration
- [What we do](https://hekla.dev/services) — overview for marketers, agencies, and teams with established sites

Typical work includes new builds, interactive content and microsites, audits, iterative improvements, managed hosting and monitoring, and long-term retainers after launch.

## Who we work with

Creative agencies, in-house marketing teams, ecommerce brands, charities, and small to mid-sized organisations. Some clients need a quiet dev partner behind the scenes; others work with us directly. Fit matters more than size: clean builds, long-term thinking, collaborative working.

## Case study

- [Skyword](https://hekla.dev/work/skyword) — ongoing interactive web partner for a Boston content agency; Next.js / static builds delivered into client CMSs (including AEM, Sitecore, WordPress, Drupal)

More: [Our work](https://hekla.dev/work)

## Pricing posture

No fixed menu pricing. Scope and a clear breakdown come after a discovery call. A composable headless build sits at a different level from a WordPress optimisation or site audit. If you already have a budget, say so on the contact form and we will work within constraints where we can.

## FAQs

**Are you an agency?**
No. Small cross-continental studio: Amy on development, Colin on strategy and account. Lean, senior, without agency overhead.

**Where are you based?**
Cardiff, UK and Concord, NH, USA. We work across time zones with international teams.

**Who works on the project?**
Amy leads development; Colin leads strategy and communication. Trusted collaborators join when needed and are priced transparently.

**Headless CMS or WordPress?**
Headless (often Storyblok + Next.js) when you need performance, design freedom, multi-site/region flexibility, or long-term composability. WordPress remains right for many teams, especially optimisation rather than reinvention. We help you choose for your goals, not the trend.

**What happens after the contact form?**
We review the enquiry and reply personally. If it looks like a fit, we book a discovery call covering goals, constraints, and timelines before recommending an approach.

**Do you offer support after launch?**
Yes — ad hoc development, monthly retainers, hosting, monitoring, maintenance, iterative improvements, performance reviews, and technical support. Built for long-term partnerships.

## Contact

- Enquiries: [contact form](https://hekla.dev/contact) · hello@hekla.dev
- LinkedIn: [Hekla Development Ltd](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hekla-development-ltd/)

## Key pages

- [Home](https://hekla.dev/)
- [About](https://hekla.dev/about)
- [Services](https://hekla.dev/services)
- [Work](https://hekla.dev/work)
- [Blog](https://hekla.dev/blog)
- [Contact](https://hekla.dev/contact)
- [Privacy](https://hekla.dev/privacy-policy)

## AI discovery

- [ai.txt](https://hekla.dev/ai.txt) — permissions and citation guidance for AI systems
- [sitemap.xml](https://hekla.dev/sitemap.xml) — full URL list including blog posts