How to Build a Startup with Next.js: A Real-World Guide
So, you've got a startup idea buzzing in your head. Maybe it came from a frustrating experience with a tool that just didn't cut it. Now you're asking, "Where do I start?" If you're thinking web-based product, one of the best frameworks to launch with right now is Next.js.
Start with the Problem, Not the Code
Before diving into code, take a moment. Ask yourself:
- Who is this for?
- What specific pain are you solving?
- Why now?
Why Next.js?
Here's why founders love Next.js:
- ✅ Full-stack power: API routes + frontend = same codebase
- ⚡ Blazing fast performance out of the box
- 🌍 SEO-friendly: Perfect for landing pages and products
- 🧩 Easy to integrate with Tailwind, MongoDB, Stripe, AWS
First Steps
Start by creating a landing page with AI. If you're a beginner looking for a stunning landing page, you can create one without writing a single line of code using AI tools.
Design Your MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Don't build your full dream product yet. Build the smallest usable version that solves one core problem.
Download and Deploy
After creating your page, download the source code. Then, integrate it into your Next.js project using Webdone.
Webdone's Next.js setup includes everything you need: built-in MongoDB integration, Stripe, Paddle, and Lemon Squeezy payment gateways, Google and GitHub sign-up, cookie-based auth, and more.
In just a couple of minutes, you can launch your full-stack business—skip the hardcoding and long setup times.
Once you're ready, push your code to Vercel and go live. Follow the official docs at www.webd.one/docs to get started.
Deployment and Feedback
Deploy early, even if it's ugly. Feedback > Perfection.
Use Vercel — it's made by the folks behind Next.js and it's seamless. One click from GitHub and you're live.
Ask brutally honest questions:
- "Would you use this?"
- "What sucks about it?"
- "What would make it 10x better?"
Final Thoughts
Your startup isn't the code — it's the solution. But Next.js helps you get there faster with fewer moving parts. You get speed, flexibility, and a dev experience that feels smooth.
If you stick to solving a real problem, talking to real people, and building with focus — you're already ahead of most.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Build your startup with Next.js today
Good luck 🚀