- Species
- Animalis socialis
- Genus
- Web development agency
- Habitat
- London · remote-friendly
- First seen
- 2026
- Diet
- Next.js, Astro, technical SEO
- Population
- Founder-led · 12+ yrs experience
- Behaviour
- Fixed-fee. No scope creep.
Available for new projects
Founder-led · 12+ yrs experience
95+ Lighthouse avg
We build fast websites. Then rank them.
London-based Next.js and Astro web development agency. Performance-first builds and search visibility that compounds over time. Founded in 2026 by Gautam Khorana, who brings 12+ years of experience and has worked on 5,000+ websites across his career. Working globally from London.
12+ Years Experience
5K+ Websites worked on (founder)
100 PageSpeed Score
<1s Avg Load Time
1.1s LCP Largest Contentful Paint
42ms INP Interaction to Next Paint
0.00 CLS Cumulative Layout Shift
100 PSI PageSpeed Score
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What We Do
Two services.
Two services.
One outcome.
Fast websites rank better. High-ranking sites grow faster. The two aren't separate — we do both, so they reinforce each other.
01 Core
Web Development
Sites built to perform.
We build fast, clean websites with modern stacks — Astro, Next.js, and WordPress. Every project targets perfect Core Web Vitals from day one: sub-second loads, zero layout shift, instant TTFB.
- Astro & Next.js — static-first, server-rendered when needed
- WordPress migrations & custom theme development
- Landing pages, portfolios, SaaS sites, e-commerce
- Lighthouse 100 · sub-1s LCP · Vercel / Netlify CI/CD
- Full technical audits for existing sites
02 Core
Search Engine Optimisation
Rankings that compound.
SEO that treats your site as a system — technical foundation, on-page structure, and content working together. No vanity metrics. No black-hat shortcuts. Just sustainable organic growth.
- Technical SEO audits: crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals
- Schema markup — Article, FAQ, HowTo, Service, LocalBusiness
- On-page optimisation: headings, meta, internal linking
- Content strategy & AI-assisted publishing pipelines
- Monthly reporting: rankings, traffic, conversions
Free tools
Put our tools
Put our tools
to work.
Built by the team, free to use. No sign-up to start.
Question Finder See the exact questions your buyers ask AI engines, then own the answers. Open tool
Brand Name Generator Generate, vote on, and vet brand names with domain and trademark checks. Open tool
Migration Cost Calculator Estimate the real cost of moving off WordPress to a modern stack. Open tool
Site Scanner Scan any site for its stack, speed, and technical SEO gaps in seconds. Open tool
How It Works
From first call to
From first call to
ranking.
01
Discovery Call
FreeFree 30-min call. I learn your goals, current setup, competitors, and what's not working. No sales pitch — just honest scoping.
02
Audit & Benchmark
Week 1Full technical audit: Lighthouse scores, Core Web Vitals, crawlability, indexation, schema gaps, and on-page issues. Documented, prioritised.
03
Strategy & Roadmap
Week 1–2A clear plan: quick wins first, then sustainable plays. You know exactly what's being built, what keywords we're targeting, and why.
04
Build & Execute
OngoingDevelopment or SEO execution — or both in parallel. Weekly progress updates. You're always in the loop, never chasing.
05
Measure & Compound
MonthlyMonthly reports with real numbers: rankings, traffic deltas, conversion rate, load time. Iterate based on data, not gut feel.
Recent clients
Deluxe AstrologyNot Another SundayBD SupportSleepDrConfidential Healthcare
+ confidential projects under NDA
What We've Built
Selected Work
01 Agency · This site Product · 91,000+ pages Product · 137K listings
socialanimal.dev
● LiveAstro 5, Supabase, React islands, Three.js, GSAP. AI content engine powered by Claude + Winston AI. Deployed on Vercel.
02Deluxe Astrology
● Live75+ calculators, 30 languages, 91K+ pages. Next.js + Supabase content platform with technical SEO built in.
03Not Another Sunday
● LiveGlobal coffee, pub and restaurant directory. 137K listings, Next.js 15 + Supabase + Vercel.
04 Healthcare · WordPress → Next.js
Healthcare Practice
ConfidentialRegulated healthcare rebuild. HIPAA-safe forms, Payload CMS, Lighthouse 94 mobile / 99 desktop.
05 Financial Services · WordPress → Headless
Enterprise SaaS Platform
ConfidentialMarketing site rebuild for a financial services SaaS. 3× faster page loads, full CMS control, zero downtime migration.
06 Education · 40+ countries · Multi-language
Global Education Network
ConfidentialSanity CMS, multi-language content pipeline across 40+ countries. Custom editorial workflow for regional teams.
07 Technology · Enterprise CRM
Leading Cybersecurity Company
Confidential500+ account management system, custom lead routing, integrations with Salesforce + internal data warehouse.
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Services
Everything a site needs to earn its traffic.
- 01 Custom builds Next.js and Astro sites engineered for sub-second loads. Performance is the foundation, not the afterthought.
- 02 Platform migrations Legacy stacks moved to modern ones — without losing the rankings you've spent years earning.
- 03 Technical SEO Audits, schema, and ranking work that compounds over time. Search visibility as an engineering discipline.
- 04 Care plans Post-launch monitoring, iteration, and support retainers. Fixed fee, no scope creep.
Why Social Animal
Websites that perform
Websites that perform
and give back.
Great websites should be fast, beautiful, and built by people who care. Our team brings 12+ years of craft to every project — and channels a share of revenue into causes that matter.
Animal Welfare First
A portion of every project goes directly to animal rescue organisations, wildlife conservation, and shelter programmes.
95+ Lighthouse Scores
Every site meets a strict performance bar. Core Web Vitals, accessibility, and SEO are non-negotiable — not afterthoughts.
Fixed-Fee, No Surprises
Every project is quoted upfront. No hourly billing, no scope creep invoices. The price agreed is the price paid.
12+ Years, 5,000+ Sites
Not our first rodeo — founder Gautam Khorana has worked on 5,000+ websites across his career, from WordPress migrations to Next.js builds across every industry.
Writing
Thoughts.
Compliance
Website Accessibility Lawsuits: Why They Happen and How to Stay Compliant
ADA Title III lawsuits targeting websites hit 3,948 filings in 2025. Here's what triggers them, what the demand letters look like, and the real path to defensible compliance.
Web DesignDark Mode Website Design: Toggle, Contrast, and CSS Guide
Dark mode isn't pure black. Learn surface elevation, WCAG contrast ratios, prefers-color-scheme, persistent toggles, and image handling for dark themes.
Web DesignGlassmorphism UI: CSS Backdrop-Filter, Performance, and Pitfalls
The frosted glass effect looks stunning in mockups but breaks on busy backgrounds and slow GPUs. Here's how to build it right with real CSS.
ComplianceWebsite Accessibility Audit: What It Tests, Costs, and Delivers
A website accessibility audit is more than running a scanner. Here's what a real audit covers under WCAG 2.2 AA, what it costs, and what you actually receive.
About
Builders by nature,
animal lovers by heart.
Social Animal is a web development agency founded in 2026 by Gautam Khorana, who brings 12+ years of experience and has worked on 5,000+ websites across his career. The team specialises in migrations, custom builds with Next.js and Astro, and technical SEO that actually moves rankings.
A portion of every project supports animal welfare organisations — rescue shelters, wildlife conservation, and sanctuary programmes. The belief is simple: businesses should be a force for good.
Get in touch
Let's build
Let's build
something together.
Whether it's a migration, a new build, or an SEO challenge — the Social Animal team would love to hear from you.
