lizardbot is a web development company with registered entities in the United States (lizardbot Inc) and the Dominican Republic (lizardbot SRL). We build custom business websites, web apps, SaaS platforms and marketplaces in English and Spanish. You work with one team through five stages, pay by milestones and receive the full source code. A landing page usually takes 1–2 weeks; a full app, 6–12 weeks.
Web development for businesses that have outgrown templates
Your website is where people find you, size you up and decide whether to reach out. A template rarely fits how your business works, so we build around your goals and your customers.
We work with companies in the United States and the Dominican Republic, including Hispanic-owned businesses that need a site in both languages. We are a good fit if:
- You run a local business and want customers to find you on Google and contact you fast.
- You need a platform with user accounts, a dashboard and payments, or a SaaS product with an API.
- Your current site is slow, looks off on phones or nobody on your team can update it.
What our web development service includes
Every project is different, but most include some of the following:
- Business and nonprofit websites: service pages, catalog, contact form and click-to-chat.
- Web apps: browser-based tools with user accounts and their own data.
- SaaS platforms and dashboards: customer portals, roles, reports and an API for integrations.
- Marketplaces: listings from multiple sellers with search and filters.
- Technical SEO groundwork: clean heading structure, fast load times, mobile-first layout and structured data.
- Security from day one: authentication, encryption and backups whenever the project handles data.
If you sell physical products, a Shopify store is often a better choice than a site built from scratch. We will tell you so in the first conversation.
How we work: five stages, each with a deliverable
Every stage ends with something concrete you can review before we move on:
- Discovery: we map your idea, your users and your goals. You get a scope and timeline.
- Design: prototypes and interface before we write code. You get a prototype to review.
- Development: we build in short cycles and review progress with you. You get a demo of each milestone.
- Security and QA: testing, audits and data hardening. You get a tested product.
- Launch: deployment, monitoring and support. You get your site live and the code.
What you get at the end
- Full source code and ownership: everything is in your name, with no lock-in.
- Milestone payments: you pay in stages as the work progresses, not all upfront.
- Revisions included: we adjust until it matches what you had in mind.
- Post-launch support: support plans, monitoring and ongoing improvements if you want them.
Our web development stack
We work with React, Next.js, Node and Python, among others. We choose the stack for the project, not for the trend: a service website does not need the same architecture as a platform with thousands of users. What matters is that it loads fast, is easy to maintain and can be picked up by another team if you ever decide to.
How to choose a web development company
Whether you hire us or someone else, check these points first:
- Live projects you can open. Screenshots are not enough; ask for real links.
- Who owns the code and the domain. If it is not you, switching vendors gets expensive.
- A written scope. Without one, the project and the budget keep growing.
- Payments tied to deliverables. Avoid paying 100% before you see progress.
- Mobile first. Most of your visitors are likely on a phone.
Web projects we have built
A few projects you can open today:
- Wijo Number: a SaaS platform for receiving SMS verification codes on US numbers, with a dashboard and API.
- AutoAquí: a marketplace for new and used vehicles in the Dominican Republic, for dealers and private sellers.
- Codleek: an online Markdown notes editor with shareable links.
- Fundación Vegeta: a nonprofit website with programs, transparency and online donations.
We also built Agua Sirem, a brand site with ordering, and Car Tool L&G, an auto body shop site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom website cost with lizardbot?
Every project is custom, so we do not publish a fixed rate. Tell us about your idea and within 24 hours we send you a no-commitment estimate. Payment is split into milestones as the work progresses, never all upfront.
How long does it take to build a website?
It depends on scope. A landing page usually takes 1–2 weeks, and a full web app takes 6–12 weeks. You get a clear timeline on day one, with each stage and what you receive at the end of it.
Do I own the code and the domain?
Yes. At the end we hand over all the source code and full ownership. The domain and accounts stay in your name, so you can keep working with us or move to another team whenever you want.
Can you build a bilingual English and Spanish website?
Yes. We work in both languages every day, for clients in the United States and the Dominican Republic. That makes us a natural fit for Hispanic-owned businesses and for companies that serve Spanish-speaking customers in the US.
Do you offer website maintenance after launch?
Yes. After launch we stay with you through support plans, monitoring and continuous improvements. If your own team will maintain the site, we hand over the code and documentation they need.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. We review what you have, what works and what does not, then recommend a redesign, a migration or a rebuild. The scope is agreed during discovery, before any code is written.