Vertex Authority

Custom websites for Chicago businesses. Built by an engineer, not a template.

Fast, modern sites that look great and actually convert. No page builders. No recycled themes. Just clean code built around how your business works.

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  • Looks credible on the first visit
  • Makes the next step obvious
  • Easy to improve as the business changes

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Services

What I build

Three focused offerings for Chicago businesses that need more than a brochure site.

Custom Websites

Modern sites built with Next.js and React. SEO-optimized, mobile-first, fast-loading. Designed around your business, not squeezed into a template.

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Web Apps & E-Commerce

Storefronts, client portals, booking systems, admin dashboards. Real functionality beyond a basic website. Stripe, Shopify, and third-party integrations included.

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Integrations & Automation

Connect your website to the tools you already use: CRM, email marketing, scheduling, inventory. Eliminate manual data entry and let your systems talk to each other.

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How I work

A simple, honest process

Three steps, no jargon, no surprises. You always know what's happening and when.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We talk about your business, your goals, and what's not working with your current site. I'll audit what you have and map out what you need.

  2. 02

    Build

    I design and develop your site in iterative rounds. You see real progress every few days, not a big reveal after 6 weeks of silence.

  3. 03

    Launch & Support

    Deployment, DNS, analytics, the works. After launch, I offer ongoing maintenance so nothing breaks while you're busy running your business.

Selected work

Real projects I’ve shipped

Real work with real impact. Thoughtfully designed and launched.

PubMed Research Pipeline

Automated research ingestion system that pulls academic papers, extracts structured data, and syncs findings to Notion with GitHub Actions CI/CD.

  • Python
  • Gemini API
  • Notion API
  • GitHub Actions

Local SEO Audit System

Automated tool that audits Google Business Profiles, checks citation consistency, and generates actionable reports for multi-location businesses.

  • Playwright
  • Python
  • Structured data

The Gilded Hour

Example cocktail lounge concept site. Art Deco aesthetic, animated stats, responsive layout. A taste of what I can build for hospitality clients.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript

Example Sites

Full concept sites built to show what's possible for real clients. Click through to browse each one live.

Hospitality

The Gilded Hour

Art Deco cocktail lounge in Chicago. Animated stats, curated cocktail menu, gallery, and Google Maps embed.

Art Deco · Gold & Cream
Medical

Meridian Plastic Surgery

Board-certified plastic surgery practice. Five-page site with procedures, before/after gallery, surgeon bio, and consultation form.

Dark Navy Glass Morphism
Luxury Retail

Ostara Perfumery

Small-batch artisan fragrance house. Single-page immersive site with parallax background, liquid-glass distortion, and four fragrance profiles.

Liquid Glass · Warm Gold

About

About Vertex Authority

I'm Zach, a Chicago-based developer who builds websites and web applications for small businesses and growing companies. No contractors, no outsourcing, no drag-and-drop page builders.

My stack: React, Next.js, Python, Flutter, and modern automation tools. I've built data pipelines, automated business workflows, and shipped production software across web and mobile.

Do you want a site that’s fast, looks sharp, and takes your business to the next level? Let’s talk.

  • React
  • Next.js
  • Python
  • Flutter
  • n8n
  • Vercel