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Shipping 50+ Sites as a Solo Studio

Lumenaut StudioStudio Owner & Lead Engineer2018 - Present

Building a sustainable studio practice delivering high-quality websites and apps for creators and startups.

Projects Delivered
50+ websites, 20+ apps
Client Retention
70% repeat clients
Time to Launch
Avg 2-4 weeks for sites

Context

Lumenaut is my studio practice, filling the gap between freelance and agency. I work with small businesses, creators, and early-stage startups who need fast, focused development without hiring a full team.

Stage
Ongoing, multiple concurrent clients
Team Size
Solo with occasional contractors

The Challenge

Balancing multiple concurrent projects and clients

Maintaining quality while moving fast

Building sustainable processes for one-person operation

Managing client expectations and scope creep

What I Did

Built sustainable studio processes

Templates and systems

  • Created reusable component libraries and templates
  • Established clear scoping and pricing frameworks
  • Set up async-first communication with clients
  • Built tools for rapid prototyping and deployment

Delivered 50+ websites and 20+ apps

For SMBs and startups

  • E-commerce sites for small businesses
  • Marketing sites for SaaS startups
  • Custom web apps with CMS integration
  • Mobile apps with React Native

Enhanced CMS/CRM platforms

Custom integrations

  • Built custom Webflow and Framer integrations
  • Extended CRMs with JavaScript automation
  • Enabled non-technical teams to self-serve
  • Reduced client dependency on developers

Impact

Delivered 70+ total projects

Consistent quality across wide range of clients

70% repeat client rate

Clients come back for more projects

Enabled non-technical teams

Custom tools let clients move faster independently

Sustainable business model

Profitable studio running for 7+ years

Tech & Architecture

ReactNode.jsNext.jsReact NativeJavaScriptCMSWebflowFramer

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