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HHans Martens Dev
About me

Freelance Astro Developer
& Web Designer

Building for the web since 2010. One person, from first conversation to final deploy.

What drives me

Design and code, for the love of it

Web design and development are my profession and my craft. I build custom business and portfolio websites, and alongside that I develop and share Astro Rocket, my free, open-source theme for the Astro community.

What draws me to this work is where design and technology meet. Getting that intersection right — making something that is both beautifully designed and technically solid — is what I find genuinely satisfying. That's why I keep doing it.

Tools & Tech

My Stack

The tools I rely on every day to build fast, modern websites, chosen for performance and reliability.

Tools & Tech

My Stack

The tools I rely on every day to build fast, modern websites, chosen for performance and reliability.

Astro
Tailwind CSS
TypeScript
React
GitHub
Vercel
Claude
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Some of the questions I get asked most often.

About Astro

What is Astro?
Astro is a modern web framework built for content-driven sites. It ships zero JavaScript by default — only sending what the page actually needs. The result is fast load times, excellent Core Web Vitals scores, and lean, maintainable code.
Why do you build with Astro?
Because it matches the way I think about the web: lean, purposeful, and built to last. Astro lets me ship fast sites without fighting the framework — minimal JavaScript, clean HTML, great SEO — so I can focus on the design and details that actually matter.
Do you always build with Astro?
Almost always. For portfolios, business sites, marketing pages, and blogs, Astro is the right tool. If a project genuinely calls for something different, I'll be upfront about it. But Astro handles most of what clients need, and it does it exceptionally well.
Do you build Astro themes?
Yes. I built Astro Rocket — a free, open-source theme listed on the official Astro themes directory. It is built around a complete library of 57 designed components, plus a blog, dark mode, i18n, search, and SEO — everything you need to build a beautiful, fast website without starting from zero.
Do you plan to build more Astro themes?
Yes. Astro Rocket stays free and actively maintained, and a second, premium theme — Astro Rocket Pro — is in the making. I'll share the details when it's ready; follow along on the blog for what's next.

About the work

Do you use AI when you build a website?
Yes — I work alongside Claude as a thinking partner throughout every project. Not as a shortcut, but as a second perspective that helps me think through design decisions, review code, and spot things I might otherwise miss.
Are you a company or agency?
I'm a one-person business — a freelancer, not an agency. You're dealing with a real business, just one where you work directly with the person doing the work: no sales team, no account manager, no handoff to a junior. From the first conversation to the final delivery, it's me. That's the advantage of hiring a freelancer who genuinely cares about the craft. Read more about my story.
How do you choose which projects to take on?
I look for projects where good design and solid execution actually matter to the client. I work best when there's a clear goal, an open line of communication, and a client who trusts the process. I'd rather take on fewer projects and do them properly than stretch across too many at once.
Do you offer support or maintenance after launch?
Yes. For occasional changes I'm simply available after launch, and for regular work there's a monthly care plan: content updates, small improvements, and monitoring, handled for you — just ask via the contact form.
Do you work with clients outside the Netherlands?
Absolutely. I'm based in Veghel but work with clients across Europe and worldwide. Most projects run entirely remote, which works well for clear briefs and good communication. Time zone differences are rarely a problem.
Backstory

The longer story

The professional picture is one thing. If you'd like to know who's actually behind the work — where I started, what drives me, and what I care about beyond websites — the full story is one click away.

Read the full story
Let's talk

Let's talk about what you need

The first talk is free and informative, with no obligations. And from the first conversation to the final delivery, it's me.

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