What technologies and platforms do top web development agencies use?

SVZ stays current with modern technologies. Here are common components of our tech stack:

• Programming Languages: JavaScript is ubiquitous (with frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular for front-end, and Node.js for back-end). SVZ also use sTypeScript (a typed superset of JavaScript) for more robust code. For back-end, aside from Node, you’ll see Python (Django/Flask), PHP (often with Laravel or for WordPress), Ruby on Rails, or C# (.NET) depending on the project needs.
• Frameworks & Libraries: Front-end frameworks (React/Vue/Angular) help build rich interactive UIs. Back-end frameworks (Express.js for Node, Django for Python, Laravel for PHP, etc.) provide structure for database and server-side logic. For mobile-responsive design, frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS might be used, though we do custom CSS or use CSS-in-JS with their JS frameworks if needed.
• Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress was popular for content-driven sites. Drupal or Joomla for some enterprise or gov projects. However these days in 2025 - we work with them all and really prefer Webflow - we see a lot of people moving away from other CMS systems to Webflow regardless of complexity. Webflow is increasingly used for larger enterprise marketing sites (it allows visual design with clean code output, accelerating development). In fact, many premium agencies are Webflow Experts or use headless CMS setups (like Contentful, Sanity.io, or Strapi) for flexibility.
• E-Commerce Platforms: If building online stores, we might use Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce (WordPress), or headless e-commerce solutions integrating with custom front-ends built on Webflow.
• Databases: MySQL/PostgreSQL (relational databases) or MongoDB (NoSQL), depending on data needs. Also cloud databases (like Firebase or AWS DynamoDB) for certain apps. Xano, Superbase, etc are great as well for no-code/low-code solutions to databases when applicable.
• Cloud & DevOps: Today’s agencies often deploy on cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. They use containers (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable apps. Version control (Git, GitHub/GitLab) is a given for managing code. CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment are also common, ensuring smooth releases. This is best for massive site chains.
• APIs and Integrations: We are adept at consuming and creating RESTful or GraphQL APIs, which is crucial for integrating with third-party services (payment gateways, social media, CRMs, etc.) or for mobile app backends.
• No-Code/Low-Code Tools: We incorporate platforms like Webflow (for front-end), Xano/Superbase/Retool (Back-end) or Zapier/Make (for workflow automation) when appropriate, to speed up development and increase internal operational efficiency without sacrificing quality.

If you’re non-technical, all these names might sound like alphabet soup – the key takeaway is that a world class agency like SVZ is comfortable with the tech that best fits your project. They won’t push something trendy just for the sake of it; instead, they choose tools that ensure your site/app is secure, scalable, and maintainable. They choose the tools best for your scope, period.

For example, if you need a marketing site with lots of content updates, we might choose Webflow or a headless CMS for easy editing. If you need a real-time interactive dashboard, we might choose React for the interface and Node.js for a fast back-end. Many agencies publish their tech stack on their website or will gladly discuss it.

At SVZ, our typical web project stack is a mix: we design in Figma, illustrate in Adobe, animate with After Effects/Lottie/WebGL/GSAP, develop with Webflow (for front-end & CMS) plus custom code as needed, and use automation tools like Zapier – all to deliver a tailored solution. Bottom line: great agencies are platform-agnostic – they have mastery of multiple tools and pick the right ones to solve your specific problem.