Web Development & SEO Blog

Tips, tutorials and insights on web development, SEO, mobile apps and digital growth for European businesses.

• Website Redesign: When and Why to Invest in 2026?

  A website redesign in 2026 costs between $2,000 and $100,000+ depending on scope and complexity. Learn the 5 warning signs your site needs a redesign, real cost breakdowns by project type, the step-by-step process from audit to launch, and how to preserve your SEO rankings throughout the transition.

  1/13/2026Mohamed Sahbi

• What Is the Real Cost of a Website in 2026? Complete Pricing Guide

  How much does a website really cost in 2026? From $500 showcase sites to $50K+ custom platforms, this transparent pricing guide breaks down every cost factor, hidden fees, and what you should actually expect to pay. Written by a developer who believes in honest quotes.

  12/20/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Professional Showcase Website: Why It's Essential for Your Business in 2026

  Discover why a professional showcase website is the most important investment for your business in 2026. From credibility and SEO visibility to lead generation, learn what makes a great business website and how much it really costs.

  8/11/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Hiring a Mobile App Developer: Smart Move or Costly Mistake? Complete Guide 2026

  A practical guide to hiring mobile app developers in 2026. Learn about costs ($5K-$150K+), technology choices (React Native vs Flutter vs native), red flags to watch for, and how to find the right developer for your project.

  8/8/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Schema Markup: Boost Your SEO with Structured Data in 2026

  Schema Markup has become one of the most impactful technical SEO strategies in 2026. Learn how to implement JSON-LD structured data to earn Rich Snippets, increase your click-through rates by up to 40%, and optimize your content for both traditional search engines and AI-powered answer engines.

  7/30/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Turnkey Website from 450€: Your Simplified Digital Presence in 2026

  A professional turnkey website starting at 450€ is not a fantasy. Here is exactly what you get, what it costs, and how WebCraftDev delivers real results for freelancers, tradespeople, and small businesses in 2026.

  7/27/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Local SEO: How to Dominate Geographic Searches in 2026

  Learn how to dominate local search results in 2026 with proven strategies for Google Business Profile optimization, local keyword targeting, review management, and the emerging role of GEO for local businesses.

  7/27/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Developing a React Native App: My Moodify Experience and Lessons Learned

  A comprehensive firsthand account of building Moodify, a mood tracking and wellness app, with React Native. From architecture decisions and UX challenges to performance optimization and app store submission, here are the real lessons from a freelance developer's journey.

  7/20/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Core Web Vitals 2026: Complete Guide to Optimizing LCP, INP, and CLS

  A practical developer guide to mastering Core Web Vitals in 2026. Learn how to optimize LCP, INP (the metric that replaced FID), and CLS with real techniques used on production Next.js sites, plus the measurable impact on rankings and conversions.

  7/20/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Next.js 14 App Router: Migration Guide and Best Practices for 2026

  A hands-on migration guide to the Next.js App Router based on real-world projects. Covers Server Components, layouts, data fetching patterns, SEO with the Metadata API, and the pitfalls I encountered migrating ipixelp.com and webcraftdev.com from the Pages Router and Create React App.

  7/20/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• The Complete Guide to Creating a Responsive Website in 2026

  A practical, developer-focused guide to building responsive websites in 2026. Covers mobile-first strategy, CSS Grid, Flexbox, container queries, fluid typography, image optimization, Core Web Vitals, and testing methodology drawn from 50+ real-world projects.

  7/20/2025Mohamed Sahbi

• Technical SEO for React and Next.js: Complete Guide 2026

  A deep technical guide to making React and Next.js applications fully SEO-friendly in 2026, covering server rendering strategies, metadata management, Core Web Vitals, structured data, multilingual optimization, and the emerging field of Generative Engine Optimization for AI search.

  7/19/2025Mohamed Sahbi