I worked as a senior designer and a senior developer, then ran Method Zero, a studio that built digital products for Nike, Mercedes, MTS, VTB and Cian. Now I build websites and services myself, with AI tools and designers brought in for the specific job. You get original, well-made work several times faster and cheaper than a studio would do the same project.
The main project types. If yours looks different, write anyway and we'll talk it through.
Explain the product and collect leads.
The fastest thing on this list to build. Design sits on your identity or on clean typography, and the copy comes from your materials and gets edited together with you.
A corporate site, a brand site, a large product site.
Design starts from scratch and I bring in a designer I have worked with. What sits behind the pages matters as much: sections, forms, integrations and an admin panel for content.
Test the idea on real users instead of on slides.
One working scenario end to end: entry, the main action, payment if the scenario needs it. Everything else waits for the first users, so you don't pay for guesses.
Services, CRM systems, internal tools, platforms with user accounts.
The work runs in waves: the core first, then everything around it. I build in parts and send results as they land.
Before any mockups we work out what you sell and to whom, what sets you apart from the neighbours on the shelf, and what your buyers actually look at. The page structure and the copy come out of that. If the task has a simpler answer than a website, I'll say so on the call.
I look at how the same task is solved in your niche and outside it: what works for competitors and what gets in the way of buying. The findings arrive before design, so they make it into the structure.
The domain and the server are bought in your name, and the code repository is yours too. The project runs on ordinary code with no platform in the middle: no monthly fee for the site simply existing, no editor limits, no risk of the plan getting more expensive. Source code and design files go to you on request.
Mockups from scratch, or your identity rolled out across the site. No templates and no bought themes: the design comes out sharp and genuinely yours.
I use AI heavily while building. The work goes several times faster than at a studio or with a freelancer: from a single day to a few weeks, depending on the scope. Capability and quality stay at the level of classic development.
The project works the same on a phone, a tablet and a large screen. Images, fonts and code are optimized and pages load fast, because both search results and leads depend on it.
Semantics and page structure, metadata, structured data, sitemap, llms.txt and readable URLs. Google, Yandex, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini all read the site the same way.
I set up Yandex Metrica or Google Analytics with goals on leads. A month later you can see which page works and which one merely exists.
You change the content yourself: the project gets an admin panel holding the texts, images, products and pages. You won't need to come back to me for every comma.
Before the work starts we talk the project through: what the business is, what should happen after launch, what materials already exist. I ask my questions, say what is actually needed and what is not worth building, and name the price.
I go through what already exists: the product, the audience, competitors, the old site and its numbers. By the end of this step it's clear what the site is made of and what it has to say.
Before design I lay out the page structure and the scenarios: what a person sees, where they click, what happens next. Arguing about logic on a wireframe is cheap, arguing about it on a finished site is not.
First the visual direction, then the screens. I draw them myself or bring in a designer for the job.
I build the project and send results back quickly. The real domain and hosting go live from the start, with no interim address: the site lives where it will stay.
Domain, hosting, speed, SEO and analytics. I show you how to edit the content, hand over every account and stay reachable after launch.
A studio does good work, but it costs a lot and takes months. A freelancer is cheaper, but the quality is usually weaker, deadlines drift, and the person can vanish halfway through. I take the best of both: the price sits closer to freelance rates, the quality stays at studio level, and the timeline is shorter than either.
| Why this is the best option | Studio | Freelancer | Me |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | weak pointHigh | variesMedium | strong pointBelow studio rates |
| Timing | weak pointMonths | weak pointUnpredictable | strong pointFrom a day to a few weeks |
| Quality | strong pointStudio grade | weak pointNoticeably below studio | strong pointStudio grade |
| Design | strong pointFrom scratch | weak pointLow to average | strong pointFrom scratch or from your design |
| Complex logic | strong pointYes | variesDepends on the person | strong pointYes |
| Support | variesPer contract | weak pointUnpredictable | strong pointAlways in touch |
My own projects, and work from the studio I ran.
“In a partnership, Anton always commits fully. If you’ve agreed on something, there’s no need to control, remind, or clarify — Anton just does it. He’s someone who plays seriously, and you can feel that.” “Working with him is genuinely exciting, because he doesn’t just complete projects — he lives them.”
“Anton is a practitioner to his core! A structure-driven person. A strategist of godlike level! And a brilliant teacher and guide into the world of marketing and technology!” “Thank you for being here! Grateful for all your advice and priceless communication. You’re my personal top of the tops! 💎🎶”
"Working with Anton is, above all, a synonym for comfort and a thoughtful, balanced approach. Communication with him is free of conflict or misunderstandings — he builds it in the most constructive, calm, and focused way. What stands out most is his absolute reliability. If an agreement is made, you can be sure the result will follow, without the need for micromanagement or reminders. He simply takes full responsibility and sees things through, showing maturity and deep involvement."
“Anton Shakirov was the co-founder and CEO of Method Zero, part of the Pinkman group. He was always highly proactive, stayed composed in tough situations, and made clear decisions even in times of complete uncertainty. You can truly rely on him — a responsible, honest, and trustworthy person.”
“This was the most effective brainstorming session of my life! We’ve already scheduled more consultations with Anton — to review results, make adjustments and improvements, and come up with new creative ideas. Highly recommend! It’s incredibly refreshing and motivating!”
"Working with Anton on my business in Dubai has been one of the most productive and inspiring experiences recently. He helps not only with marketing but also with organizing the team across different countries, positioning products, and shaping the overall strategy."
“Working with Anton is always a great experience. You can fully trust him. He doesn’t just complete tasks — he immediately sees how to do them better, asks the right questions, offers solutions, and brings everything to an ideal result.”
“Why it was valuable and why I recommend it: – A very competent outside perspective on your business. – Extremely practical and specific advice: where to find a certain specialist, how much to pay different roles, how to structure the organization, etc. In short, Anton answered and guided me on nearly everything I had long been unsure about — when I had no one else to ask.”
“I regularly reach out to Anton for expert assessments and recommendations. He has broad perspective and a clear understanding of what to do in difficult situations. He sees where focus is needed, how to set the right priorities, and where to move forward.”
“We’ve been working closely and consistently with Anton for over three years — during this time, we’ve completed more than 30 joint projects for the marketing of an international fintech company across 20+ countries.”
“A true professional, attentive to detail, with excellent communication skills. What’s especially great is that you can easily resume work even after a break — Anton has an excellent memory, and there’s no need to repeat anything.”
“I worked with Anton Shakirov on numerous projects aimed at improving user interfaces. His analytical approach and attention to detail helped significantly increase conversion rates and boost user and client satisfaction for small and medium-sized businesses.”
“There’s no need to even talk about Anton’s professionalism and responsibility — it’s all at the highest level. To be honest, I didn’t expect Anton to look at the project so broadly and deeply, and to stay involved even in the tiniest details before the launch.”
Who I've worked with
