Our Vercel Cloud Services
Alpina Tech builds and deploys web applications on Vercel for teams that want fast, globally distributed hosting with first-class framework support. We handle project setup, CI/CD configuration, Edge Functions, Middleware, and performance optimization — delivering applications served from Vercel’s edge network across 100+ locations worldwide.
Project Setup & Git Integration
We configure Vercel projects connected to your codebase:
- GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket repository integration with automatic deployments on push
- Build configuration for Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, SvelteKit, Remix, and other frameworks
- Environment variables and secrets management per environment (production, preview, development)
- Monorepo support with Turborepo integration and root directory configuration
- Team access controls, deployment protection rules, and approval workflows
Preview Deployments & Branch Management
Every pull request gets its own deployment. We set up:
- Automatic preview URLs for every branch and pull request
- Branch-based deployment controls — production, staging, and feature branch environments
- Deployment protection with password, Vercel Authentication, or SSO
- Comment integrations for deployment status in pull requests
- Instant rollbacks to any previous production deployment
Edge Functions & Middleware
For applications that need compute at the edge, we implement Vercel’s edge layer:
- Edge Functions for low-latency compute across 100+ global locations
- Middleware for request/response manipulation — redirects, rewrites, authentication, geo-routing
- Edge Config for ultra-fast feature flags and configuration reads without cold starts
- A/B testing and personalization at the edge without origin round-trips
- Rate limiting and bot protection via edge middleware
Serverless Functions & API Routes
For backend logic, we configure Vercel’s serverless compute:
- API Routes in Next.js — file-based routing for backend endpoints
- Serverless Functions in Node.js, Python, Go, or Ruby
- Streaming responses and Server-Sent Events for real-time data
- Cron jobs via vercel.json for scheduled tasks
- Integration with external APIs, databases, payment providers, and auth services
ISR & Caching Strategies
We configure Vercel’s rendering and caching for optimal performance:
- Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) — static pages that revalidate on demand or on a schedule
- On-Demand Revalidation — instant cache invalidation triggered by CMS webhooks or API calls
- Partial Prerendering (PPR) — static shell with streaming dynamic content
- Vercel Image Optimization — automatic resizing, format conversion, and CDN caching
- Cache-Control headers and stale-while-revalidate strategies for API responses
Migration to Vercel
We migrate projects from other hosting platforms:
- Netlify migration — adapting build configuration, redirects, and serverless functions
- Cloudflare Pages migration — converting Workers to Edge Functions, remapping configuration
- AWS/Heroku migration — converting server-rendered apps to serverless architecture
- DNS cutover with zero-downtime strategy using Vercel’s DNS or external providers
- Build pipeline validation — ensuring output parity between old and new environments
We optimize delivery across Vercel’s network:
- Core Web Vitals optimization — LCP, INP, and CLS improvements
- Vercel Analytics — Real User Monitoring for actual visitor performance data
- Vercel Speed Insights — detailed page-level performance metrics
- Custom domain configuration with automatic SSL certificate provisioning
- Bundle analysis and code splitting optimization for faster page loads
How We Approach Vercel Projects
Framework Assessment
We evaluate your frontend framework and rendering strategy to select the right Vercel configuration. Next.js App Router, Pages Router, static exports, and other frameworks each deploy differently — we optimize for your specific stack.
Build & Deploy Pipeline
We connect your repository, configure build settings, and validate the first deployment. Preview deployments activate immediately so your team can review changes before production.
Edge & Rendering Strategy
We implement the right mix of static generation, ISR, SSR, and edge compute based on your content and performance requirements. Each strategy is validated in preview environments before production rollout.
Optimization & Handoff
We configure caching, image optimization, and analytics for production performance. Your team receives documentation on the deployment workflow, environment management, and how to extend the application as it grows.
Technology Stack with Vercel
Hosting & Deployment
- Vercel — edge-deployed hosting with global CDN across 100+ locations
- Serverless Functions — Node.js, Python, Go, and Ruby compute with automatic scaling
- Edge Functions — low-latency compute at the CDN edge powered by V8
- Vercel CLI — local development, testing, and manual deployments
- Git integration — automatic builds from GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket pushes
Platform Features
- Vercel Analytics — Real User Monitoring and Web Vitals tracking
- Vercel Speed Insights — page-level performance metrics
- Vercel Image Optimization — automatic image processing and CDN delivery
- Edge Config — ultra-low-latency key-value store for feature flags
- Preview Deployments — unique URLs for every pull request
Supported Frameworks
- Next.js — first-class support with App Router, ISR, Middleware, and Server Components
- Nuxt, SvelteKit, Remix — full-stack frameworks with Vercel adapters
- Astro, Gatsby, Hugo, Eleventy — static site generators
- React, Vue, Angular — single-page application builds
Business Benefits
- Global edge network by default — every Vercel deployment serves from 100+ locations worldwide. Static assets, serverless functions, and edge compute all benefit from global distribution automatically.
- Zero infrastructure management — no servers, containers, or scaling configuration. Push code to Git and Vercel handles builds, deployments, SSL, and global distribution automatically.
- First-class Next.js support — built by the creators of Next.js. Features like ISR, Server Components, App Router, and Middleware receive first-party optimization and are often available on Vercel before other platforms.
- Preview deployments for every branch — every pull request gets a unique URL. Designers, PMs, and QA review changes in production-identical environments before merging.
- Instant rollbacks — revert to any previous deployment with one click. No rebuilds, no downtime — the previous version is served immediately from the edge cache.
- Predictable pricing — usage-based pricing with clear per-unit costs. Free tier includes 100 GB bandwidth, 100k serverless function invocations, and unlimited preview deployments.
