Holdup Agency

Web Development

Websites that convert, not just pretty to look at.

Web development agency based in Padua, Italy. We build custom websites with polished design, enterprise-grade performance and technical SEO baked in from day one.

Your website is your first salesperson: it works 24/7, and every extra second of load time costs you conversions. Holdup Agency designs and builds websites for ambitious brands across Italy and beyond — automotive, real estate, fashion, B2B tech, legal and more. Every site is custom-built — no pre-packaged WordPress templates — with a coherent design system, clean code, on-page technical SEO and performance optimised for Core Web Vitals. From strategy to launch to ongoing maintenance.

Why choose us

A website isn't just a website.

01

Custom design, never templates

Every project starts from scratch with UX research, wireframes and a dedicated design system. The result: a coherent, recognisable visual identity built for your audience.

02

Enterprise-grade performance

We build with modern stacks (Next.js, React, TypeScript) and optimise for Core Web Vitals. Sites that load under 2 seconds, even on 3G connections.

03

Technical SEO baked in

Schema.org, hreflang, canonical, dynamic sitemap, per-locale metadata, proper alt text — all handled by developers who understand Google, not just frameworks.

04

A long-term partner

After launch we stick around: maintenance, iterations, new features, monitoring. A relationship, not a handoff.

How we work

Six clear phases, zero surprises.

01

Discovery & strategy

We study your business, conversion goals, competitors and audience. We define concrete KPIs and information architecture.

02

UX design & wireframing

We map the structure of every page starting from the customer journey. Clickable prototypes approved before visual design begins.

03

Visual design & UI

Mood board, design system, UI components in Figma. We deliver a scalable system, not just a few mockups.

04

Frontend & backend development

Clean code in Next.js/React/TypeScript. Headless CMS integrations when needed (Sanity, Strapi, Contentful). Custom APIs and integrations.

05

Technical SEO & testing

Schema.org, sitemap, metadata, Core Web Vitals, WCAG accessibility, cross-browser and cross-device testing. Nothing ships broken.

06

Launch & ongoing support

Deploy on Vercel/Netlify/custom, monitoring, analytics, GDPR compliance. Post-launch we stick around for iterations and new features.

Who we build for

Industries we specialise in.

We don't work with everyone. We pick clients in industries where we can deliver real results, because we know them deeply.

Automotive & car dealers
Photovoltaic & green energy
Real estate
Insurance & finance
Legal firms & professionals
Fashion & luxury
E-commerce & retail
B2B tech & SaaS

Case studies

Real projects, measurable results.

Some of the websites we've built for Italian and international brands.

Enei S.p.A. — Web Development case study by Holdup Agency

Enei S.p.A.

Corporate website for an industrial group — UX, copywriting, custom development.

Vista360 — Web Development case study by Holdup Agency

Vista360

Web platform for virtual property tours — UX/UI, full-stack development.

Giacchi Automobili — Web Development case study by Holdup Agency

Giacchi Automobili

Car dealership website — design, development, CRM lead integration.

Get a quote

Every project gets its own tailored quote.

Every project has a different scope. Your quote depends on pages, integrations, CMS, animations and supported languages. During the call we give you a clear, transparent estimate — no fluff.

01Custom single-page landing
02Multi-page showcase site
03Bilingual corporate site with integrated CMS
04Custom web platform or e-commerce

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on complexity. A single-page landing ships in 2-3 weeks. A 5-10 page showcase site in 4-6 weeks. A bilingual corporate site with CMS takes 8-12 weeks. We always give you a realistic timeline upfront, with verifiable intermediate milestones.

Modern stack based on Next.js, React and TypeScript for frontend. For CMS we use headless solutions like Sanity, Strapi or Contentful depending on editorial needs. We typically deploy on Vercel to guarantee performance and scalability. Everything integrates with Google Analytics, Search Console and monitoring tools.

Technical on-page SEO yes: dynamic sitemap, hreflang, structured data (schema.org), per-page metadata, Core Web Vitals optimisation, alt text, clean URLs. Off-page SEO (link building, content marketing) and deep keyword research are a dedicated service we scope separately.

Yes. If we integrate a headless CMS (Sanity, Strapi, Contentful) you get a dedicated panel to edit text, images, blog posts and specific sections without touching code. We give you 1-2 hours of training after launch.

Yes. We have monthly maintenance packages that include hosting, security updates, monitoring, micro content edits and priority support. We have clients we've worked with for years, because a website is never a finished project.

Yes. Our operational HQ is in Padua but we work remotely with clients across Italy, Europe and beyond. Alignment meetings happen on Google Meet, documents live in Notion and Figma. Distance has never been a problem.

THE NEXT STEP

Let's build something
truly unique

Let's talk about your goals and how to reach them. Let's start building the growth of your brand together.