How this site works

The site loads fast because it's built with Next.js and hosted on Vercel's edge network. Pages are pre-rendered at build time, so when you click a link, the content is already waiting for you — no loading spinners, no lag.

Your data lives in a PostgreSQL database managed by Supabase, with row-level security policies that ensure each client can only see their own information. Sensitive fields are encrypted at rest using Supabase Vault.

The client portal uses Clerk for authentication — a purpose-built auth system that handles login, sessions, and security so I don't have to store passwords or manage tokens myself.

All payments go through Stripe's embedded checkout. Your card details never touch my server — they go directly to Stripe, which handles PCI compliance, fraud detection, and secure processing.

Session booking uses Cal.com, which syncs with my calendar in real time. You see only available slots, and both of us get confirmation emails automatically — no back-and-forth scheduling.

Confirmation emails and newsletter messages are sent through Resend, a modern email API. Emails are built with React Email templates for consistent formatting across all email clients.

Blog posts are written in MDX (Markdown with components) and stored as files in the codebase — no CMS login needed. This means the blog loads instantly and I can write from anywhere using my development tools.

Contact forms and signups are protected by Cloudflare Turnstile — a privacy-respecting alternative to CAPTCHA. It verifies you're human without making you click fire hydrants.

The visual design uses Tailwind CSS with custom design tokens — a warm cream palette, Lora serif headings, and Inter body text. Every element is designed to feel calm and intentional, matching the boundary work we do together.

I use Vercel Web Analytics for basic traffic insights. No cookies, no tracking pixels, no data sold to third parties. I can see which pages are popular, but I can't see who visited them.