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Marketing sites for founders who write code

We design crisp, readable web pages for early software teams. Skip the floating purple blobs and show real buttons, honest pricing, and fast code.

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No abstract art

We display your real product interfaces, form states, and menus instead of vague geometric doodles.

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Readable typography

Clean proportional fonts paired with crisp monospace blocks so developers can scan your technical specs.

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Lightweight code

Semantic markup and lean stylesheets that open immediately without megabytes of JavaScript dependencies.

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Fixed scopes

Transparent project rates with predictable delivery milestones so you keep your runway intact.

Hello

Software marketing without the corporate theatre

Most startup homepages look like an explosion in a pastel paint factory. We build quiet, sturdy marketing pages for people making compilers, databases, APIs, and focused SaaS utilities. By turning terminal outputs and actual screenshots into the star of the show, your visitors figure out what your tool does before their coffee gets cold.

Named after the findings blog where we document practical layout patterns and code snippets.

Concept projects

Studies we set ourselves

Three self-directed concepts. They show our thinking and craft; they are not client work.

Landing page for an open-source cron monitor
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ConceptDeveloper Tools

Landing page for an open-source cron monitor

Explored how to present a command-line daemon as a trustworthy hosted service. We replaced generic illustrations with live-updating shell outputs and a compact three-tier grid.

The idea: Terminal typography and tabular status displays

Documentation portal for a headless database
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ConceptInfrastructure

Documentation portal for a headless database

Designed a two-column technical knowledge base focused on high density. We organized language tabs, sticky section outlines, and copy buttons that sit flush with code blocks.

The idea: Code syntax themes and keyboard navigation

Feature tour for a solo founder billing engine
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ConceptB2B SaaS

Feature tour for a solo founder billing engine

Built a narrative walkthrough showing how tax rules apply to recurring invoices. The layout relies on real browser frames with zoomed callouts to explain edge cases.

The idea: Annotated product views and responsive tables

Who we are

A small studio run by people who read source code

Findings Blog Collective started as an internal research notebook where we cataloged clean UI layouts and minimal CSS patterns. Today we turn that library into direct, durable marketing sites for independent software companies. We do not maintain account directors, project managers, or conference rooms. You collaborate directly with the designers who write the markup, test the forms, and organize your typography.

Working style
Direct collaboration with designers
Tech stack
Semantic HTML, modern CSS, vanilla JS
Billing method
Fixed price scopes, zero surprises
Project pace
Structured two to four week sprints
Capabilities

Services, start to finish

We design and build focused marketing websites for software startups that need clear messaging over decorative noise. Our work translates technical utility into plain product views, tidy typography, and lightweight code. We work directly with solo founders and small engineering teams on fixed scopes.

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One-Page Product Launch Site

A compact single-page layout that introduces your software, walks through key capabilities, and directs visitors to your signup form.

Feature breakdown layoutSign-up form integrationSemantic HTML and CSS structure
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Core Startup Marketing Site

A five-page marketing site that gives your application room to breathe, covering product tours, company context, and legal terms.

Five responsive page templatesProduct view gallery sectionsClean navigation hierarchy
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SaaS Pricing Grid Architecture

A straightforward comparison grid organizing plan tiers, feature flags, and billing schedules so buyers never hesitate.

Interactive billing cycle togglesPlan comparison matrix tableMobile-first responsive design
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Developer Docs and Guide Hub

A calm reading environment for technical documentation, quickstart tutorials, and API endpoints with comfortable dark modes.

Code snippet styling themesCollapsible sidebar indexKeyboard shortcut navigation hints
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Release Notes and Changelog Feed

A public chronological log showing off recent bug fixes and product upgrades without confusing your marketing blog.

Tag-filtered release archiveRSS feed metadata setupMarkdown-friendly post structure
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Feature Walkthrough Landing Page

A guided visual progression that walks prospective users through complex product workflows using static annotated viewports.

Step-by-step UI callout sequenceKeyboard-accessible tabbed viewerFast-loading static asset bundle
Process

A clear path from brief to launch

  1. Stage 1

    Interface audit and outline

    We review your working product, extract the sharpest interface states, and organize the marketing narrative into a plain outline.

  2. Stage 2

    Typographic wireframing

    We set typography, content rhythm, and section flow directly in the browser, testing reading speed and technical clarity before adding visual color.

  3. Stage 3

    Component styling and build

    We build lightweight templates with accessible navigation, formatted code blocks, and static assets optimized for rapid page loads.

  4. Stage 4

    Launch review and handoff

    We test form endpoints, check mobile breakpoints, verify DNS records, and hand over clean files that your developers can edit easily.

Investment

Clear starting prices

Launch Pad

A sharp single-page site for pre-launch signups or focused developer utilities.

  • Single-page responsive layout
  • Sign-up form configuration
  • Code snippet color styling
  • Lightweight CSS architecture
  • Production asset optimization
From$1,200one-time project fee
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Core Startup

A full five-page foundation covering features, pricing, docs, and company details.

  • Five custom page templates
  • Interactive pricing matrix
  • Documentation hub structure
  • Full typography styleguide
  • Static site generator handoff
From$3,200one-time project fee
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Product Suite

Comprehensive marketing layout with changelog architecture and custom feature tours.

  • Eight responsive page views
  • Interactive feature walkthrough
  • Changelog and RSS integration
  • Dark and light contrast modes
  • Developer-friendly code handoff
From$5,400one-time project fee
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All prices in USD and shown as a starting point. We confirm the final scope and fee in writing.

Journal

From our working notes

Note 013 min read

Why your developer tool does not need floating gradient spheres

Hardware and software buyers are skeptical of vague vector graphics. When you replace shiny abstract orbs with an actual excerpt from your config file, credibility goes up.

Note 024 min read

Designing a pricing matrix that fits on a phone screen

Wide comparison grids fall apart on mobile devices. Grouping row attributes into distinct collapsible cards keeps prospective customers from abandoning your checkout flow.

Note 033 min read

Monospace type is an editorial voice, not just code

Using fixed-width characters for metadata, version numbers, and small labels establishes structure. It signals precision to engineers reading your release notes.

How we decide

What guides the work

Show the real application

People want to inspect the actual buttons, inputs, and screens of your software. We skip generic 3D floating shapes and showcase crisp interface captures.

Write like a colleague

Software copy belongs in straightforward language. We favor plain labels and direct explanations over buzzwords, keeping headers honest and easy to scan.

Keep scripts light

A fast page respects the user. We build using minimal scripts, native browser styles, and lightweight assets so documentation and signups load instantly.

Legible hierarchy wins

Technical products need strict typographic grids. We balance font weights, monospace accents, and contrast ratios so eyes scan directly to the details that matter.

Questions

Questions we often hear

How does our team collaborate with you during the build?

We run projects in short sprints. We gather your screenshots and technical notes, draft the narrative outline, share static browser links for review, and iterate until the pages feel balanced.

Who writes the text for our product features?

You supply your rough technical specs, readme files, or bullet points. We rewrite and format everything into plain, readable headings and descriptions that match the design hierarchy.

How many revisions are included in a standard project?

Each milestone includes two structured review rounds. Because we test layouts directly in the browser early on, layout adjustments happen before production code is assembled.

What code do we receive when the project finishes?

You receive clean, well-commented HTML, modular CSS stylesheets, and optimized SVG assets ready for deployment on static hosting platforms or integration into your application framework.

Where can we host the finished marketing website?

Our builds use zero server-side baggage. You can drop the generated files onto GitHub Pages, Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, or any standard static server without monthly CMS bills.

Are there any hidden recurring fees or maintenance plans?

No. Our project prices are flat one-time fees. Once we complete the launch review and hand over your code repository, you own every file outright with zero licensing retainers.

Ready to show your software in its best light?

Tell us about your application, send along a staging link or readme file, and we will propose a clear scope with fixed pricing.

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Send an outline of your product, your planned timeline, and any interface previews you have ready. We will review your materials and schedule an introductory technical walkthrough.

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