OVERVIEW
The client approached us with a clear and ambitious goal: build the world's fastest bank website. At the time, website speed had a major impact on Google rankings, which meant performance was not just a technical preference — it was a business advantage.
A faster website could lower keyword costs, improve visibility in search, and create a better user experience at the same time. This made the project about more than launching a new website. It was about building a digital platform that could strengthen both marketing efficiency and customer experience in a highly competitive market.
We worked as a small, highly skilled team with full control of the tech stack and strong support from the client side. That combination made it possible to move quickly, make smart technical decisions, and stay focused on outcomes instead of unnecessary complexity.
The solution was built as a server-side rendered website using Hugo, combined with a custom CMS in Vue. On the infrastructure side, we designed a lightweight but robust AWS architecture that gave the client a stable, scalable, and high-performing setup without adding unnecessary complexity.
OUR APPROACH
We kept the process deliberately simple — and let technical excellence do the talking.
KISS Mindset
We applied a practical KISS mindset throughout — keep things simple, build what matters, learn fast, and refine from there. No overengineering, no unnecessary complexity.
Rapid MVPs
Small MVPs were built early, released quickly, and improved continuously based on user feedback. The delivery model was lean by design, not by accident.
Hugo + Vue Stack
The site was server-side rendered using Hugo with a custom CMS built in Vue — a combination chosen specifically for its performance characteristics and developer control.
AWS Architecture
A lightweight but robust AWS infrastructure gave the client a stable, scalable, and high-performing setup — designed to last without adding technical debt.
OUR RESULTS
The ambition was bold. The result matched it.
Perfect Lighthouse Score
The website achieved a perfect Lighthouse score — the gold standard for web performance, accessibility, and best practices.
Faster than Google.com
The result was not only the fastest banking website in the world — it was faster than Google.com, giving the client a genuinely exceptional digital presence.
Business Impact
That level of performance gave Ikano Bank exactly what they were aiming for — a stronger digital presence built on measurable speed, simplicity, and technical quality that directly improved search visibility and reduced keyword costs.
Right Team, Right Mandate
This case is a strong example of what happens when the right team gets the right mandate. With sharp technical choices, a simple delivery model, and a focus on what actually creates value, great results can happen fast.