Hope Ikegwuru
Taking new projects

Websites and web apps, with AI and payments built in.

I'm a founder who has designed and launched my own products, so I build the way you'd want your own business built: around your goals, fast to load, and ready to take money from day one.

Describe your project See my work
POST /api/checkouthopeikegwuru.com
// Customer asks your AI assistant, then pays
{
  "assistant": {
    "question": "Which plan fits a 5-person team?",
    "answer":   "Team plan, billed monthly."
  },
  "checkout": {
    "provider": "stripe",
    "plan":     "team_monthly",
    "amount":   "£49.00"
  }
}
200 OK · payment confirmed · receipt emailed

Work

Products I've founded and built

Three live products I designed and engineered end to end, from the first screen to payments, maps and AI. The same skills go into every client project.

Hoike Technologies homepage: digital tax compliance for modern UK businesses
Tax software · SaaS

Hoike Technologies

Making Tax Digital VAT filing for UK sole traders and SMEs. Businesses connect securely to HMRC, prepare their VAT return and submit it directly, without spreadsheets or bridging software. Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) is next on the roadmap.

Founder. Designed and built the whole product.

  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • HMRC APIs
  • OAuth 2.0
  • Stripe
  • OpenAI
Visit hoiketechnologies.com ↗
Cabsense homepage: executive ground transport, travel with intention
Booking platform · Mobility

Cabsense

A premium chauffeur booking service. Passengers get a fixed fare before they book, choose a vehicle tier and pay automatically. It also covers driver applications and corporate accounts with team booking and monthly invoicing.

Founder. Designed and built the whole product.

  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • Google Maps API
  • Stripe
  • Anthropic Claude
  • OAuth 2.0
Visit cabsense.co.uk ↗
London Airport Network homepage: fixed-price airport transfers across London with a quote form
Booking platform · Travel

London Airport Network

Fixed-price transfers to and from all six London airports. Customers get an instant quote from their airport, address and luggage, see only the cars that fit, then pay by card and get confirmation by email. Pickups follow live flight times.

Founder. Designed and built the whole product.

  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • Google Maps API
  • Stripe
  • Anthropic Claude
  • OAuth 2.0
Visit londonairportnetwork.co.uk ↗

Services

What I can build for you

Every project starts from what your business needs to do online. I handle the design and the engineering, so there's one person accountable from first sketch to launch.

WEBSITES

Custom websites

Marketing sites, landing pages and business sites designed around your brand, built to load fast and rank well.

  • Responsive design
  • SEO basics
  • CMS editing
WEB APPS

Web applications

Dashboards, client portals, booking systems and SaaS products, from the first prototype to a production launch.

  • User accounts
  • Databases
  • Admin panels
AI

AI features and automations

Chatbots trained on your content, automated workflows, content generation and smart search, built on leading LLMs.

  • OpenAI
  • Claude
  • Workflow automation
PAYMENTS + APIS

Payments and integrations

Checkout flows, subscriptions and invoicing, plus connections to the tools you already use: CRMs, email, calendars.

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • REST APIs
  • Webhooks

Why work with me

A founder on your project, not just a developer

Business first

I've built and launched my own products, so I focus on what brings in customers, not just what looks good in a mockup.

Clear communication

Regular progress updates, a shared timeline, and plain answers to your questions. You always know where things stand.

Built to last

Clean, documented code you own outright. Your next developer won't have to start over.

Process

How a project runs

Typical timings for a small business website. Web apps and AI projects are scoped individually.

Discovery

We talk through your goals, audience and must-have features. You get a written scope and fixed quote.

2–3 days

Design

Page layouts and a clickable prototype for you to review. Changes are cheap at this stage.

1 week

Build

Development with a live staging link so you can follow progress and test as features land.

1–3 weeks

Launch

Go live, connect your domain and analytics, and a handover walkthrough. Optional ongoing care plan.

2–3 days

Tools I work with

ReactNext.jsNode.jsPythonTypeScriptPostgreSQLStripePayPalOpenAI APIClaude APIWordPressShopifyVercelRailway
Part 1About you
Part 2Your project
What should the site or app do? Who will use it? Links to sites you like help too.
Which is your web design requirement?
Features you'll need (pick any)
Part 3Timing and budget
What is your estimated budget for this project?
Will you require ongoing website maintenance?

Your answers are saved in this browser as you type, so you can come back later. See how I handle your details in my privacy policy.

FAQ

Common questions

Do you work with my existing website?

Yes. I can redesign, add features to, or fix sites built on WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and custom code. If you're on Wix or Squarespace, I'll tell you honestly whether a move would pay off.

Do you charge fixed price or hourly?

Most website projects are a fixed price agreed after discovery, split into milestones. Ongoing work and open-ended projects can be hourly.

How does payment work?

Once you approve the quote, I send you an invoice for a 50% deposit, and work starts when it's paid. Larger projects may also have a payment at an agreed milestone, such as design sign-off. The balance is invoiced when the site is ready, and it goes live once that's paid. Invoices are sent by email and paid securely online through Stripe, within 14 days. All my prices include VAT, so the figure on your quote is exactly what you pay. The full details are in my Terms of Business.

What does an AI integration actually cost to run?

LLM usage is billed per request by the provider, usually a few pounds to a few hundred a month depending on traffic. I'll estimate it for your case and add usage limits so there are no surprises.

Who owns the code and the site?

You do. Everything is set up in your own accounts (hosting, domain, Stripe), and the source code is handed over at launch.

What does maintenance include?

Security and software updates, uptime monitoring, backups, and a set number of hours each month for small changes.