We build better. For seven years, we've elegantly engineered solutions for ambitious brands and the agencies behind them. Easy to find, simple to run and made to last.
What we've built
Testimonials
Liam
CEO, The Hot Box Sauna“ Lemon Hive were really, really amazing to work with. They took the time to fully understand our needs, communicated clearly throughout, and thought through all the edge cases. They held our hand from start to finish throughout the entire project. We’ve seen a really positive impact on sales since launching the new website. Even after launch, Lemon Hive has continued to support us, helping with any small snags and shaping the roadmap for what comes next. ”
Kelvin Newman
Founder, brightonSEO“ We'd outgrown our WordPress setup as our events have grown and become more complex. Moving to a modern, future-proof headless solution using Sanity and Next.js has facilitated our growth, which includes rapidly launching a website for our first US conference. We have exciting plans for future development, which includes integrating more features such as additional schema markup, allowing attendees to build personalised schedules and automating some of our processes. ”
Stephen Kenwright
CEO & Founder, Rise at Seven“ Lemon Hive took a project that was coming up to two years late and turned it around. I don't think many developers could have unpicked this and delivered something that passed our rigorous SEO checks and matched our high standards of creativity. ”
Alexander
Head Of Learning Technology, RTS Group“ The team at Lemon Hive have delivered a fantastic product against our brief, with great attention to detail on UI and UX. Thank you so much for your hard work. ”
Who we work with
For brands and businesses
From ambitious start-ups to enterprise and commerce brands, we build websites, apps and software that are easy to find, simple to run and made to last. We work alongside your team, with seven years of headless experience and senior engineering at a sensible price.
For agencies
We’re the development team behind design, marketing and development agencies, working under your brand or as a named partner. We build your designs exactly as intended, from websites and commerce to apps and complex software, while you keep the client relationship and a healthy margin.
Who we’ve built solutions with
Over the last seven years, we’ve partnered with a diverse range of brands to ensure their digital presence matches the quality of their other touchpoints. We provide the architectural oversight and engineering expertise needed to move beyond standard solutions and create experiences that truly reflect the brands we work with.
Our engineering and architectural expertise
We don’t just write code; we design and engineer the digital architecture that lets your brand's online experience match other touchpoints. By focusing on structural integrity rather than just development, we ensure your systems are fast, secure, and built to last.
Web Architecture & Engineering
Technology: Sanity, Payload, Contentful, Kohere, Next.js, Astro, Svelte, Remix
We engineer CMS driven websites that are accessible, low-carbon, and high-performance. By using content systems such as Sanity and Payload, we create a structural foundation that is easy for your team to manage while ensuring the front-end user experience remains fast. Every build is treated as a digital flagship, intentional, robust, and designed to match your brand’s standards.
Complex Commerce Engineering
Technology: Centra, Shopify Hydrogen, Medusa.js, Alokai, Next.js
We engineer non-standard commerce solutions that move beyond generic templates to enhance the user experience. Whether building bespoke systems or taking existing sites headless with Next.js, Alokai, or Shopify Hydrogen, we manage the complex integrations required to make your digital shop feel as intentional as any other brand touchpoint.
Front-end Engineering
Technology: Next.js, Astro, SvelteKit, Remix, Hydrogen
The front-end is the most visible touchpoint of your brand. We use Next.js, Astro, and SvelteKit to build interfaces that are smooth and responsive. Our engineering focus ensures these front-ends integrate perfectly with your wider business systems, such as CRMs and ERPs, creating a single, cohesive digital architecture.
Mobile App Engineering
Technology: Flutter, React Native, Native iOS & Android
We build mobile apps that extend your brand’s presence into your customers' pockets. Using Flutter or React Native, we engineer apps that are driven by your existing content systems. These aren't just mobile tools; they are carefully designed touchpoints that feel as well-crafted as any of your brand experiences.
Software & Systems Engineering
Technology: Node, Python, Nuxt, Rust
For complex business needs, we engineer custom software and SaaS products, such as our own tool, SiteBeacon.io. Using Node, Python, and Rust, we build everything from API-driven solutions to custom Learning Management Systems, focusing on the structural integrity needed to handle complex data and secure user environments.
Maintenance, Support, and Evolution
Ongoing Technical Integrity & Evolution
A high-quality build requires ongoing engineering to maintain its performance. We provide support for systems built with modern stacks like Next.js, Payload, and Contentful. We ensure your architecture remains secure and up-to-date, so your digital presence continues to function as a premium brand touchpoint.
Our technology partners
The partners below represent some of our relationships with leading providers. Our goal is always to ensure every build is supported by a robust, modern, high-performance foundation. Our technology stack is therefore never a one-size-fits-all solution; instead, we select the specific tools (from below and a wider set) that ensure your project is reliable, secure, and perfectly reflects the quality of your brand.
Our internal projects and specialist brands
At Lemon Hive, our engineering philosophy is built on more than just delivering client projects; it is about creating scalable products that solve real-world digital challenges. Over the last seven years, our team has developed a suite of brands and internal projects that showcase our expertise in headless architecture, high-performance web solutions, and complex software engineering.
SiteBeacon
Performance, accessibility, and carbon monitoring tool
We engineered SiteBeacon to help website managers improve performance, web accessibility and lower webpage carbon. It monitors website performance, accessibility standards, and carbon emissions across every page and suggests improvements for each issue. By treating these factors as core architectural requirements for a good website, we help businesses achieve a "triple win" of better online performance, improved inclusivity, and a lower digital environmental impact.
SiteIQ
SiteIQ is a powerful benchmarking tool designed to take the guesswork out of website optimisation.
It lets you enter your own URL alongside up to nine competitors to receive a comprehensive health and performance comparison across three essential pillars:
Performance & Speed
Are your pages loading fast enough to convert visitors and beat the competition on search engines?
Digital Accessibility
Is your digital experience inclusive and easy to navigate for all users?
Carbon Footprint
How efficient is your website's code, and what is its actual impact on the planet?
A custom-engineered Learning Management System (LMS)
We have developed a comprehensive LMS that demonstrates the depth of our software engineering. It is a fully configurable system featuring a robust administration back-end and native front-ends for web, mobile, and desktop. Designed for the complex needs of large organisations, the architecture supports everything from video content to secure exam structures, providing a reliable and high-quality learning environment that matches any brand’s standards.
Our insights
We’d love to hear about your website, app, or software needs.
Our discovery call is a straightforward chat to understand your goals and requirements. This allows us to provide a quote or arrange a technical follow-up to dive deeper into the architecture.