What frameworks do you specialize in?

We specialize in Astro for high-performance static and dynamic sites, React for complex interactive UIs, and Next.js for web applications requiring robust backend integration.

Do you offer Headless CMS integration?

Yes, we are experts in integrating Contentful, Sanity, and Strapi. We ensure your content team has a seamless editing experience while maintaining strict type safety on the frontend.

How do you ensure high performance?

We mechanically optimize every site we build. This includes image optimization (WebP/AVIF), effective caching strategies, minimizing JavaScript bundles, and using Island Architecture to hydrate only what's necessary.

Can you help with Technical SEO?

Absolutely. Our builds achieve 100/100 Lighthouse scores by default. We implement semantic HTML, structured data (JSON-LD), and ensure perfect crawlability for Answer Engines and LLMs (AEO).

What is your typical project timeline?

Timelines vary by scope, but a typical high-performance brochure site takes 2-4 weeks, while complex web applications can take 4-8 weeks. We work in agile sprints to deliver value fast.

Independent Engineering Studio • South Yorkshire & UK

Engineering Speed & Simplicity

Founded by senior software engineer Aaron Harper-Mayo, AHM Labs exists to eliminate the bloat, exorbitant upfront costs, and sluggish speeds of legacy web agencies.

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Direct Technical Partnership

When you partner with AHM Labs, you never speak to an account manager, salesperson, or junior support desk. You collaborate directly with a senior full-stack developer who understands your commercial goals, database architecture, and local search strategy.

No Gatekeepers • Fast Async Turnarounds

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The "No-WordPress" Standard

We refuse to build on heavy, vulnerable page builders. Every website is hand-crafted with modern Jamstack technologies (Astro, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind) that pre-render pure static HTML to edge servers for sub-500ms global load times and 100/100 Core Web Vitals.

Astro.js • React • Cloudflare Edge

Who We Build For

Our engineering services are tailored for organizations across South Yorkshire, England, and the wider UK:

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Local SMEs & B2B

Manufacturing, trade, professional services, and logistics hubs looking to dominate Google local map packs with £0 upfront.

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B2C & Consumer Brands

Retailers, vinyl stores, restaurants, salons, and gyms requiring sub-second mobile ordering, reservations, and inventory pipelines.

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Charities & Non-Profits

Subsidised retainers and select pro-bono web grants for registered charities and community trusts across South Yorkshire and the UK.

Local Engineering Studio Base

South Yorkshire Studio & Nationwide Delivery

Based in Rotherham S60 and Sheffield. We partner with local companies face-to-face and collaborate remotely with teams across London, Manchester, Leeds, and nationwide.

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Studio Location Rotherham S60 & Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Regional Coverage Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Worksop & UK

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Direct Collaboration Work 1-on-1 with senior engineer Aaron Harper-Mayo

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Active Local Client Deployments

Let's Build Something Exceptional

Drop us a message directly to discuss your project, request a free speed audit, or apply for our charity digital grant.