The latest articles on DEV Community by cazim meskovic (@caze). https://dev.to/caze https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3881929%2F5b88c123-a48f-41d6-9f7d-5fe8f2c940f4.png https://dev.to/caze en cazim meskovic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:34:30 +0000 https://dev.to/caze/modernizing-the-adria-web-nextjs-15-vercel-deployment-for-local-businesses-20ep https://dev.to/caze/modernizing-the-adria-web-nextjs-15-vercel-deployment-for-local-businesses-20ep <p>Scaling local business websites in the Adria region requires more than just a functional UI. In 2026, performance and sub-second load times have become the primary differentiators for businesses in cities like Zagreb, Split, and Rijeka.</p> <p>At <a href="https://webizradaadria.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">webizradaadria.com</a>, we have moved away from traditional monolithic CMS solutions to a modern stack powered by <strong>Next.js 15</strong> and <strong>Vercel</strong>.</p> <h3> Why This Stack Matters for Local SEO </h3> <p>For a local business, appearing on the first page of Google is crucial. By leveraging <strong>Lighthouse optimization</strong>, we ensure that our clients hit 100/100 scores, which is a direct ranking factor. </p> <p>You can see our detailed breakdown of <a href="https://webizradaadria.com/blog/seo-optimizacija-web-stranica-lighthouse" rel="noopener noreferrer">SEO and Lighthouse optimization</a> here.</p> <h3> Key Implementation Details: </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Vercel Edge Network:</strong> Essential for serving content with low latency across the Mediterranean and Balkan regions.</li> <li> <strong>Static Site Generation (SSG):</strong> We use this for our city-specific landing pages like <a href="https://webizradaadria.com/izrada-web-stranica-zagreb" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zagreb</a> and <a href="https://webizradaadria.com/izrada-web-stranica-split" rel="noopener noreferrer">Split</a> to ensure instant navigation.</li> <li> <strong>Server Actions:</strong> Minimizing client-side JavaScript to keep mobile performance high.</li> </ul> <p>We recently documented our <a href="https://webizradaadria.com/blog/vercel-deploy" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vercel deployment workflow</a> which has significantly improved our CI/CD pipeline for regional projects.</p> <p><strong>Are you building local business sites with Next.js?</strong> How are you handling the transition from WordPress for your clients? Let's discuss below!</p> nextjs webdev performance deployment cazim meskovic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:15:43 +0000 https://dev.to/caze/why-nextjs-15-is-the-ultimate-choice-for-saas-performance-in-2026-o93 https://dev.to/caze/why-nextjs-15-is-the-ultimate-choice-for-saas-performance-in-2026-o93 <p>The web development landscape in 2026 is no longer about just "having a website." It’s about sub-second load times and flawless Core Web Vitals. After migrating several high-traffic projects to <strong>Next.js 15</strong>, the results are undeniable.</p> <p>At <a href="https://webcreates.dev" rel="noopener noreferrer">webcreates.dev</a>, we’ve seen that users start dropping off if a page takes more than 1.2 seconds to become interactive. Next.js 15 allows us to hit that "instant-load" feeling that was previously reserved for simple static sites.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Server Actions:</strong> Reducing the client-side footprint by moving logic to the server.</li> <li> <strong>Advanced Image Optimization:</strong> Automated AVIF delivery is now a must.</li> <li> <strong>Lighthouse 100/100:</strong> It’s a direct ranking factor for Google’s 2026 algorithm.</li> </ul> <p>What are your experiences with Next.js 15 stability in production? Let's discuss in the comments.</p> nextjs webdev performance javascript