Maryland

Engineers First.
Not Account Managers.

First Layer Digital is a small software studio based in Maryland. We write the code ourselves. No handoffs, no subcontractors, no markup on other people's work.

Who We Are

A studio, not an agency.

Most agencies slap a template together and charge a premium. We come from a computer science background and build real software. The kind that runs when nobody's watching and keeps working as your business grows.

We specialize in the work that doesn't fit in a template. Custom dashboards that pull from every tool you use. Online stores wired into the rest of your business. Automation that handles the repetitive stuff so you don't have to.

Already have a site? We can optimize it. Need something new? We'll build it.

What We Build With

Astro
Next.js
Shopify
WordPress
Node & Python
Whatever fits

What We Do

  • Custom software and internal tools
  • Online stores and wholesale portals
  • Live dashboards and reporting
  • Workflow automation
  • Fast marketing sites and SEO
How We Work

Simple On Purpose.

Three phases. You always know what's happening and what it costs.

1

Consultation

We talk through what you're trying to do and map out the work. You leave with a plan and a fixed number.

2

Fixed-Price Build

We build it. You see progress along the way. Ships with 60 days of post-launch support included.

3

Ongoing Work

Hourly or retainer, your call. For the improvements and features that come up after launch.

Let's build something real.

Tell us what you're working on. We'd love to hear about it.

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