Building the Stalker Digital Website

When we set out to build our own portfolio site, we wanted something that was fast, clean, and easy to maintain. Here's a look at the tech choices we made and why.

Why Next.js 16?

Next.js has been our go-to framework for web projects for a while now. Version 16 with the App Router gives us everything we need:

• Static generation for blazing fast page loads
• Server components that keep the bundle size small
• Built-in image optimisation that handles responsive images automatically
• TypeScript support out of the box

Tailwind CSS for Styling

We chose Tailwind CSS 4 for its utility-first approach. It lets us build custom designs quickly without writing separate CSS files. Combined with dark mode support, it gives us a flexible theming system with minimal overhead.

Markdown for Content

For our privacy policies, terms of service, and now blog posts, we use markdown files processed with gray-matter and remark. This keeps content management simple — just add a new .md file and rebuild.

Deployed on Vercel

Vercel's free tier is perfect for a portfolio site. We get automatic deployments from Git, edge caching, and SSL — all without configuration.

What's Next

We're continuing to improve the site with animations, better SEO, and more content. Stay tuned for updates on our latest projects and technical insights.