Should I use Next.js App Router or Pages Router for a new project?

For new projects started today, we recommend the App Router. It unlocks Server Components, nested layouts, and better caching primitives. The Pages Router is stable but will receive fewer future improvements from Vercel.

Can your developers migrate our existing Next.js app from Pages Router to App Router?

Yes. We've done this migration multiple times. We take an incremental approach — migrating routes one at a time rather than a big-bang rewrite — so your app stays deployable throughout the process.

Do Next.js developers also handle the backend, or just the frontend?

Next.js developers can build API routes and Server Actions for simple backend logic. For complex business logic, microservices, or data-heavy backends, we recommend pairing with a Node.js or Python backend developer.

How do you handle environment variables and secrets in Next.js?

We use the Next.js environment variable conventions correctly (NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix for client-side vars), never expose server secrets to the browser, and document required environment variables for every deployment target.

Can you deploy our Next.js app outside of Vercel?

Yes. We've deployed Next.js applications on AWS ECS, Google Cloud Run, Azure App Service, and self-managed Kubernetes. Standalone output mode is used to produce self-contained Docker images.

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Hire Next.js Developers

Hire Next.js developers who build fast, SEO-friendly web applications with the App Router and modern React patterns.

App Router Specialists — Fluent in Server Components, Server Actions, and the full App Router mental model — not just migrated from Pages Router patterns.

SEO & Core Web Vitals — We treat performance and SEO as first-class concerns — metadata API, structured data, ISR caching, and image optimisation are part of every project.

Risk-Free 1-Week Trial — Try the developer for a week. If it's not the right fit, you don't pay.

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60+

Next.js apps shipped

5 yrs

Next.js experience

48 hrs

to onboard your team

95+

average Lighthouse score

What They Build

Key Capabilities of Our Next.js Developers for Hire

App Router Architecture

Design Next.js applications using the App Router with proper Server/Client Component boundaries, nested layouts, parallel routes, and intercepting routes for complex UX patterns.

Rendering Strategy Optimisation

Choose and implement the correct rendering strategy (SSG, SSR, ISR, PPR) per route based on content freshness, personalisation, and caching requirements.

Headless CMS Integration

Connect Next.js to Contentful, Sanity, Strapi, or Payload CMS with typed content models, live preview, and webhook-triggered revalidation.

API Routes & Server Actions

Build secure API endpoints and Server Actions for form handling, authentication flows, and data mutations without spinning up a separate backend service.

Authentication Implementation

Implement auth using NextAuth.js (Auth.js), Clerk, or custom JWT/session logic with middleware-based route protection and RBAC.

Edge Middleware & Personalisation

Use Vercel Edge Middleware or Cloudflare Workers to implement geo-based routing, A/B testing, feature flags, and personalised content delivery at the CDN layer.

E-commerce Integrations

Build Next.js storefronts integrating Shopify Storefront API, Stripe, or custom commerce backends with cart, checkout, and order management UI.

Performance Audits & Migrations

Audit existing Next.js apps for performance issues, migrate from Pages Router to App Router, and implement caching strategies to improve Time to First Byte and LCP.

Engagement Options

Flexible Hiring Models for Next.js Developers

Full Time

160 hrs/month

1 month minimum

Dedicated full-time Next.js developer
Daily async standups
Direct Slack/Teams access
Weekly performance & progress report
Lighthouse CI setup included
Code reviews & App Router best practices
Full IP ownership transferred
NDA & security agreement

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Part Time

80 hrs/month

1 month minimum

Dedicated part-time Next.js developer
Twice-weekly check-ins
Async-first communication
Bi-weekly progress reports
Flexible scheduling
Full IP ownership transferred
SEO & performance documentation
Ideal for ongoing feature work

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Hourly

Flexible hours

Pay-as-you-go

No minimum commitment
Scale up or down anytime
Ideal for Next.js migrations or audits
Hour tracking & reporting
Direct developer communication
Same vetted talent pool
Great for Pages → App Router migrations
Pay only for hours delivered

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Why Bluejay

Why Hire Next.js Developers From Bluejay Advisory?

Next.js is the default choice for React applications that need great SEO, fast initial page loads, and flexible rendering strategies. Bluejay's Next.js developers are fluent in the App Router, Server Components, and the full deployment ecosystem — from Vercel edge functions to self-hosted Kubernetes. We build apps that score well on Core Web Vitals, integrate seamlessly with headless CMS platforms, and are designed for long-term maintainability.

Framework-Deep Expertise

Our developers follow Next.js release notes, understand the underlying React model, and make informed decisions rather than copying Stack Overflow patterns.

Deployment-Aware Design

We build with your deployment target in mind — Vercel, AWS, or Docker — so there are no surprises when it's time to go to production.

SEO-Optimised by Default

Metadata API, canonical URLs, structured data (JSON-LD), sitemap generation, and robots.txt are configured on every project we deliver.

Monorepo & Turborepo Experience

For larger organisations, we can structure your Next.js app within a Turborepo monorepo alongside shared packages — improving build times and code sharing.

TypeScript Strict Mode

All projects use TypeScript with strict mode enabled, typed API responses, and end-to-end type safety from database to UI where possible.

Vercel & Self-Hosted

Whether you're on Vercel, AWS ECS, or a bare Kubernetes cluster, we configure the deployment pipeline, environment variables, and preview environments correctly.

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