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10+
Years building for the web
01The Problem
Weak backends fail quietly. These are the problems a properly built one removes.
The problem
A backend that works in a demo often falls apart with real users. Tables grow without structure, access rules are missing or wrong, and one mistake can expose customer data. Fixing a weak backend after launch costs far more than designing it properly at the start.
How we solve it
We design your Supabase backend around how your app is actually used. The schema, authentication, and row-level security are planned together and tested with different user roles, so your data stays organized, protected, and ready to grow.
Data that stays organized
A planned schema keeps your data consistent, easy to query, and simple to extend as features grow.
Access that stays private
Row-level security rules keep each customer's data separate, tested for every user role.
A foundation that scales
Indexes, functions, and environments are planned for growth, so you avoid a rebuild later.
02Our Backend Process
You always know what is being built and tested. Each step ends with something you can review before we move on.
03What's Included
More than an empty project. Every build covers design, security, logic, and handover.
Database design
Tables, relationships, and indexes planned around how your app uses data.
Authentication
Email, social, and magic link sign-in with user roles set up properly.
Row-level security
Access rules for every table, tested with different user roles.
Edge functions
Serverless logic for webhooks, emails, third-party APIs, and scheduled jobs.
Storage & realtime
File uploads with access rules and live updates where your app needs them.
Testing & handover
Testing with realistic data, plain-language documentation, and 2 weeks of support.
04Compare Options
A DIY setup is quick to start, and an in-house team gives full control. This is where each one fits.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | DIY Supabase setup | Build it in-house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schema designed for your app | Planned before building | Grows table by table | Depends on your team |
| Row-level security | Written and tested per role | Often missing or too open | Depends on experience |
| Custom server logic | Edge functions built for you | Trial and error | Full control, full effort |
| Migration from another database | Planned and tested | Manual and risky | Extra build time |
| Documentation and handover | Rarely written | Rarely written | |
| Time to a working backend | Days to weeks | Varies widely | Weeks to months |
05Projects We've Built
A selection of apps and platforms we have built for clients.
06What Our Clients Say
Feedback from teams we have built web and app projects for.
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What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
Sarah Mitchell
Operations Manager of Harborline Commerce
Developerlook does incredible work! The team is evidently passionate about their craft, consistently going above and beyond the standard level of service. They contribute great ideas to enhance both the aesthetics and performance of your platform beyond your imagination. We approached them with an idea, and they transformed it into a functional, thriving site. We plan to work with Developerlook for months, even years to come. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Beau
Founder of Circle of Docs
We've had the pleasure of collaborating with the Developerlook team. They've showcased a solution-oriented approach, impressive skills, and provided numerous tips and solutions that significantly enhanced our website beyond our expectations! We highly recommend Developerlook.
Vegard
Co-Founder of Nutihorse
Working with the Developerlook team was an A+ experience. They were highly responsive, providing excellent suggestions to drive the process forward when we were unsure of the next steps. Thank you!
Saimir
Co-Founder of Network Charlotte
150+
Projects shipped
100%
Client satisfaction
5★
Average review score
10+
Years building for the web
07Work Culture
How we work matters as much as the backend we build. These are the habits behind every project.
We begin with how your app uses data, then design the backend around it, so the structure fits real use and not a template.
Access rules are designed and tested for every user role, so one customer never sees another customer's data.
We build inside a Supabase project under your account, so the database, users, and keys are yours from day one.
We plan schemas, indexes, and queries for growth, and tell you early when a project will need a bigger plan.
We test with realistic data and multiple user roles before launch, so problems show up in testing and not in production.
You get clear notes on the schema, rules, functions, and environments, so your team can keep building confidently.
08Overview
DeveloperLook builds Supabase backends for web and mobile apps. We design the database, set up authentication and row-level security, configure storage and realtime, build edge functions for custom logic, connect your frontend, and test before launch. Projects start at $900 for a focused setup, with a fixed price agreed before we build.
Who it's for
Startups building an MVP
You need a real backend quickly, with users, data, and security, without hiring a full backend team.
Teams moving off Firebase or another host
You want the flexibility of Postgres and need someone to migrate data and users safely.
Apps with user accounts and private data
You need access rules that keep each customer's data separate and safe.
Businesses adding AI or realtime features
You need vector search, live updates, or scheduled jobs on top of your existing data.
Agencies with client app projects
Your client needs a backend and you want an engineering partner to deliver it under your brand.
Not a fit for
You want to learn Supabase yourself. We build and hand over, and we can document the setup, but we are not a training service.
You need a backend that must run on your own servers only. Supabase can be self-hosted, but that is a different infrastructure project.
You need a compliance certification. Compliance depends on your plan, setup, and processes, and we cannot certify it for you.
You want guaranteed low hosting cost. Supabase usage fees depend on your traffic and plan.
09Pricing
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on the data model, user roles, and integrations. You get a fixed proposal before we build. Supabase usage fees are billed by Supabase.
For multi-tenant platforms, large migrations, or AI features. Priced from $5,500.
10For Agencies
Running a web or app agency? We build Supabase backends for your clients under your brand, so you can offer full-stack delivery without hiring a backend engineer.
Stay client-facing
We work under your brand, so you keep the relationship and the recurring revenue.
Predictable delivery
Clear milestones and role-based testing before anything goes live.
Documented for reuse
Plain-language notes so your team can extend the backend later.
Step 01
Share the client brief
Send the app type, user roles, data needs, and the frontend you are using.
Step 02
We scope and propose
You get a data model, plan, timeline, and a fixed price you can resell.
Step 03
Build and hand off
We build, test, and document the backend under your brand, then hand it over.
11The Right Technology for Your Project
We work with Supabase, Postgres, and the frontend frameworks and tools your app needs.
React.js
Next.js
Redux
Gatsby.js
Webpack
GraphQl
Nuxt.js
Pick a 30-minute slot that works for you. We meet on Google Meet to align on goals, scope, and the right next step.
12FAQ
Straight answers on how Supabase development works, what it costs, and how long it takes.
Supabase is an open-source backend platform built on Postgres. It gives your app a database, user authentication, file storage, realtime updates, and serverless functions in one place. Teams use it to launch web and mobile apps without building and hosting every backend piece from scratch.
We design your database schema, set up authentication, write row-level security rules, configure storage, build edge functions for custom logic, connect your frontend, and test everything before launch. You get a backend that is structured, secure, and documented, not just a project with tables in it.
A focused setup starts at $900. A full backend with auth, security rules, storage, and custom functions starts at $2,400. Complex platforms with multi-tenant data, integrations, or AI features start at $5,500. Supabase bills its own plan separately, and you get a fixed proposal from us after a free discovery call.
A focused setup takes 3 to 7 business days. A full backend usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. Complex platforms take 4 to 8 weeks. The main factors are how many tables and user roles you need, how many integrations connect, and how quickly decisions are made on your side.
Supabase runs on Postgres, a mature relational database used by businesses of all sizes. It handles growing apps well when the schema, indexes, and queries are designed properly. We plan for growth from the start and tell you when a project needs a larger plan or a different architecture.
Row-level security (RLS) is a Postgres feature that controls which rows each user can read or change. In Supabase it is the main protection for your data, because your app talks to the database directly. If your app has user accounts, you need it, and we set it up and test it as part of every build.
Yes. We build edge functions for logic that does not belong in the browser, such as payment webhooks, emails, third-party API calls, and scheduled jobs. We can also add database functions and triggers when the logic should live next to the data.
Yes. We can move an existing database and users from Firebase, MySQL, or another Postgres host into Supabase. We plan the migration, test it on a copy of your data, and switch over with as little downtime as possible. We review the data before quoting so the price is fixed.
You do. We build inside a Supabase project under your own account, so the database, users, and keys stay yours from day one. We never hold your production credentials after handover.
Yes. Every project includes 2 weeks of post-launch support for fixes and adjustments. After that you can add an optional monthly plan for monitoring, updates, new features, and performance checks.
