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Gatsby web development agency

High-performing Gatsby websites.

Blazing-fast sites built for scalability and SEO — so you can deliver a frictionless user experience while growing organic traffic and engagement.

A static-site foundation that stays fast as you grow.

As a Gatsby development partner, we build scalable websites that deliver exceptional performance and adapt to changing business needs. We bring together a modern frontend, structured content, and a thoughtful deployment approach so your team can publish with confidence.

  • Future-proof websites

    Build adaptable foundations that reduce the need for costly overhauls later.

  • SEO focus

    Pair faster load times with a strong technical SEO foundation and clear content structure.

  • Gatsby expertise

    Integrate Gatsby with flexible, best-in-class tools without platform lock-in.

  • Headless content

    Scale publishing for small teams and enterprises without compromising performance.

Our Gatsby process

Fast, reliable web delivery built around your content.

Team planning a Gatsby website strategy
01 / Strategy and audit

01 / Strategy and audit

Plan the static architecture around real business needs.

We evaluate your content, existing platform, publishing cadence, integrations, SEO, and performance goals to determine where Gatsby is the right fit and how it should be delivered.

  • Platform assessment

    Evaluate current systems, content workflows, and technical constraints.

  • Content inventory

    Map content types, components, assets, routes, and relationships.

  • Performance strategy

    Set performance targets and define the delivery path to meet them.

  • Migration roadmap

    Prioritize technical, content, and SEO work for a confident launch.

02 / Design and build

Create an easy-to-use website system for people and teams.

We turn your design system into responsive Gatsby components connected to structured content. Editors receive purposeful publishing controls while visitors get a polished experience on every screen.

Gatsby design system and components
02 / Design and build
  • Reusable components

    Build accessible page patterns that are flexible without becoming inconsistent.

  • CMS connections

    Connect content models, preview workflows, and production components.

  • Editorial controls

    Use clear fields, useful defaults, and guardrails for confident publishing.

  • Responsive quality

    Test design, content, and behavior across every important device.

High-performance Gatsby site delivery
03 / Static delivery

03 / Static delivery

Put speed, security, and SEO into production.

We configure Gatsby's static generation, CDN delivery, media handling, caching, and deployment workflow to deliver an experience that remains fast and dependable as traffic grows.

  • Static generation

    Pre-build pages for consistently fast visitor experiences.

  • CDN delivery

    Serve website assets globally and efficiently at scale.

  • SEO implementation

    Deliver metadata, redirects, structured data, sitemaps, and crawlable pages.

  • Launch QA

    Validate content, integrations, accessibility, and key visitor journeys.

04 / Ongoing evolution

Keep the website working at its best.

After launch, we help teams improve performance, ship new content experiences, evolve integrations, and plan the next stage of their website without losing the strength of the original foundation.

Team improving a Gatsby website
04 / Ongoing evolution
  • Performance monitoring

    Track Core Web Vitals and identify meaningful opportunities to improve.

  • Content optimization

    Refine models and components as publishing needs change.

  • Team support

    Give internal teams a knowledgeable delivery partner when they need one.

  • Platform planning

    Make smart decisions when needs outgrow the existing architecture.

Fast delivery, built deliberately

Planning a Gatsby website or migration?

We can evaluate Gatsby's fit, build a new static site, improve your existing implementation, or help plan the right next platform move.

Discuss your Gatsby project

Gatsby guide

Understand static-site delivery before you choose a framework.

Is Gatsby the right static site generator for your business?

Gatsby is a powerful static site generator with clear performance, security, and SEO advantages. It pre-renders pages into static files that can be served from a CDN, reducing work at request time and creating a fast experience for visitors and search engines.

It is especially compelling when the website can benefit from a predictable, static delivery model without needing every page to be dynamically rendered on each request.

Who is Gatsby best suited for?

Gatsby is a strong fit for organizations that need a fast, secure marketing website without constant server requests. For content-heavy sites with a relatively stable publishing cadence, static generation keeps load times low and performance high.

It also works well for teams that want a modern React development setup but do not need a backend-heavy system for the primary visitor experience.

What are the benefits of using Gatsby for a high-performance website?

Gatsby pre-builds pages as static files, so visitors receive the page quickly without waiting for a database or application server. Its static architecture also reduces the attack surface associated with a traditional database-driven site.

Scalability is another major advantage: a Gatsby site can handle substantial traffic through a global CDN rather than relying on a single origin server. With the right content and deployment setup, it is a dependable choice for a website that needs to load fast, remain secure, and grow with the business.

How does Gatsby compare to Next.js?

Gatsby and Next.js are both React-based frameworks, but they suit different delivery needs. Gatsby is optimized for static websites, while Next.js offers greater flexibility through static, server-side, and dynamic rendering options.

If the site relies on real-time data, frequent updates, or personalized experiences, Next.js may be the better fit. We can help evaluate the trade-offs against your content workflow, performance goals, and long-term needs.

What should I consider before migrating to Gatsby?

Gatsby generates static pages at build time, so publishing updates do not appear instantly unless you configure incremental builds or content-update triggers. Sites with real-time data or user-generated content may need additional architecture, or may be better suited to another framework.

If you are moving from a monolithic CMS such as WordPress, plan for a headless CMS or other structured content source. You will also need development capacity to configure APIs, plugins, preview flows, and deployment workflows. Our website migration process covers the planning, SEO, content, and launch work required for a sound transition.

Can Gatsby work with a headless CMS like Contentful or Sanity?

Yes. Gatsby works well with headless CMS platforms including Contentful and Sanity. It fetches structured content at build time and transforms it into fast-loading static pages, while editors continue to manage content in a familiar CMS workflow.

How can ITBStandWorkLab build fast, scalable Gatsby websites?

We design and develop Gatsby websites for redesigns, migrations, and ongoing support. Whether you are starting fresh or evolving an existing platform, we build for performance, content usability, SEO, and reliable growth.

We also integrate Gatsby with headless CMS platforms, protect search visibility during migrations, and support your internal team with ongoing optimization. Get in touch to discuss your Gatsby project.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Gatsby development.

Does ITBStandWorkLab still build with Gatsby or recommend migrating away?

We support Gatsby where it is the right fit, especially for content-led websites that benefit from static delivery. When requirements call for more dynamic rendering or frequent real-time updates, we assess whether Next.js or another architecture better serves the business.

What common Gatsby issues trigger a migration?

Common triggers include very long build times, complex data sourcing, frequent urgent publishing needs, dynamic or personalized experiences, and a growing amount of custom workaround code. We audit the site before recommending a path.

How do you handle a Gatsby-to-Next.js migration?

We inventory content, routes, assets, integrations, and SEO signals; define the Next.js and CMS architecture; migrate and validate the content; rebuild the frontend; and coordinate a staged launch with redirects and monitoring.

What performance differences should we expect between Gatsby and Next.js?

Both can be exceptionally fast. Gatsby relies primarily on static generation, while Next.js offers additional server and on-demand rendering options. The right performance outcome depends on content freshness, rendering needs, caching, media, and implementation quality.

Can you maintain our existing Gatsby site while we plan a migration?

Yes. We can improve and maintain the current site while we assess the next platform, plan the content and SEO migration, and build the new experience in parallel.

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