# BITBOX.lv > Independent software development and digital solutions workshop based in Cēsis, Latvia. We build custom web applications (Next.js, Laravel, e-commerce), AI agents and RAG systems (Claude, GPT, LLM integrations), and smart home / building automation (KNX, Home Assistant, IoT) for businesses across Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and the EU. ## About SIA "Bitbox 28" (tax ID 40203454887), founded 2023, based at Atpūtas 11, Cēsis, LV-4101, Latvia. Bilingual team working in Latvian and English. Contact: info@bitbox.lv, +371 26175354. ## Core pages - [BITBOX.lv home (English)](https://bitbox.lv/en): Overview of services, recent stories, and contact. - [BITBOX.lv sākums (Latvian)](https://bitbox.lv/lv): Tā pati lapa latviešu valodā. - [Services](https://bitbox.lv/en/services): Full catalogue — web, AI agents, smart home, IoT, DevOps. - [Pakalpojumi](https://bitbox.lv/lv/pakalpojumi) - [Stories](https://bitbox.lv/en/stories): Case studies, technical write-ups, industry insights. - [Stāsti](https://bitbox.lv/lv/stasti) - [About](https://bitbox.lv/en/about): Team, company, approach. - [Par mums](https://bitbox.lv/lv/par-mums) - [Contact](https://bitbox.lv/en/contact): Email, phone, contact form. Response within 24h on business days. - [Kontakti](https://bitbox.lv/lv/kontakti) ## Services - [Web Development](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/web-dev): Custom websites and web apps built with Next.js, React and Laravel. Fast, secure, scalable — from MVP to enterprise. Built by BITBOX.lv in Latvia. - [E-commerce Development](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/ecommerce): E-commerce development in Latvia — Shopify, WooCommerce or custom platforms. Payments, shipping, inventory, SEO and conversion optimization. - [Smart Home & Building Automation](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/smart-home): Smart home and building automation in Latvia — Home Assistant, Shelly, Zigbee, ESPHome. KNX for commercial projects and Nr.730 compliance. Local-first, cloud-independent. - [Cloud Solutions & Infrastructure](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/cloud): Cloud infrastructure design and management — AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean. Migration, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD and cost optimization for growing businesses. - [Business Process Automation](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/automation): Business process automation — custom workflows, document processing, RPA and system integration. Remove routine, free your team to focus on real work. - [API Development & Integrations](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/api): REST and GraphQL API development, third-party integrations and middleware. Connect ERP, CRM, payments and IoT devices — securely and fast. - [DevOps & CI/CD](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/devops): DevOps and CI/CD — automated testing, deploys, monitoring and infrastructure as code. Ship faster, safer and without the 3 AM pager. - [SEO Optimization](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/seo): Technical SEO audits, on-page optimization, Core Web Vitals, keyword research and AI search (GEO) optimization. Get found on Google and AI search. - [UX/UI Design & User Experience](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/uxui): UX/UI design — user research, wireframes, prototypes and design systems in Figma. Interfaces people actually enjoy using, not endure. - [Maintenance & Support](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/maintenance): Long-term website and app maintenance — security updates, monitoring, bug fixes and new features. Monthly plans from €150. Fast support. - [Technology Consulting](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/consulting): Technology consulting — stack selection, digital transformation strategy, architecture reviews, build-vs-buy decisions. Vendor-neutral advice. - [IT Project Management](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/project-mgmt): Agile IT project management — scoping, sprint delivery, risk management and honest communication. On time, on budget, no surprises. - [Performance Optimization](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/performance): Website and application performance optimization — Core Web Vitals, caching, database tuning, CDN and frontend optimization. Faster load times, higher conversions. - [AI Agents & LLM Solutions](https://bitbox.lv/en/services/ai-agents): Custom AI agents and chatbots for business — RAG systems, LLM integration (OpenAI, Claude), workflow automation. AI that actually gets work done. ## Stories - [6 AI Projects We Recommend You DON'T Build](https://bitbox.lv/en/stories/6-ai-projects-we-dont-recommend): Most AI projects fail not because of the tech, but because they should never have been built. Six patterns we turn down — and what to build instead. - [Smart Buildings: How IoT Cuts Costs and Emissions](https://bitbox.lv/en/stories/smart-buildings-how-iot-cuts-costs-and-emissions): Buildings waste about a third of the energy they use. Here is how IoT, smart sensors and AI control actually fix it — with real numbers from BITBOX projects. - [AI Agents for Business: What They Do & Why It Matters](https://bitbox.lv/en/stories/ai-agents-for-business): Cut through the AI hype. Learn what AI agents can realistically do for small and medium businesses today — from automating customer support to streamlining operations. - [What is SEO and Why is it Important for Your Business?](https://bitbox.lv/en/stories/what-is-seo-and-why-is-it-important-for-your-business): What SEO actually is in 2026, what AI search changed, and what a realistic plan looks like for a small business. No jargon, no hype. - [GEO Optimization: How to Get Cited by ChatGPT in 2026](https://bitbox.lv/en/stories/geo-optimization-get-cited-by-chatgpt): SEO was about getting Google to show you. GEO is about getting ChatGPT to cite you. Five signals, a ten-prompt audit, and what we actually built on bitbox.lv. ## Areas of expertise - Web development: Next.js, React, Laravel, TypeScript, Node.js - E-commerce: custom carts, Shopify alternatives, WooCommerce, Stripe/makecommerce integrations - AI agents: Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, RAG systems, LangChain, vector search, tool use - Smart home: KNX, Home Assistant, IoT sensors, building automation (BACS) - DevOps: Vercel, Digital Ocean, Docker, CI/CD, observability - SEO and GEO: technical SEO, AI search optimization, structured data ## Optional - [Privacy policy](https://bitbox.lv/en/privacy-policy) - [Terms of use](https://bitbox.lv/en/terms-of-use) - [XML sitemap](https://bitbox.lv/sitemap.xml) - [robots.txt](https://bitbox.lv/robots.txt)