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A-Frame VR Website — HTML for VR

A-Frame is an HTML-based framework for building VR scenes — declarative, web-component-based, ideal for educational and accessible VR.

A-Frame (aframe.io) is a web framework for building VR scenes using HTML-like syntax — you write `<a-scene><a-box></a-box></a-scene>` and get a working WebXR experience. Built on Three.js, maintained by the WebXR community. Strong for: educational VR, accessible WebXR experiences (HTML semantics work for screen readers), prototyping VR ideas quickly. Less strong for: highly customized scenes (you eventually drop down to Three.js anyway), photorealistic graphics (default materials are basic). For VR-first projects with an HTML-loving team, A-Frame is excellent. For premium VR experiences, custom Three.js + WebXR API often wins.

Performance budget

Lighthouse mobile target: 85+ across all categories. I measure on real devices, not just emulator. Asset compression: glTF + Draco for meshes, KTX2 for textures, Brotli for shaders. Lazy-load any a frame vr scene that isn't above the fold so the first paint stays under 1.5s.

When this is overkill

If the goal is a simple e-commerce listing or content blog, a full a frame vr setup is overkill — a CSS-driven hero plus static images converts just as well at 1/10 the cost. a frame vr earns its keep when the brand needs a memorable visual moment or when 3D actually clarifies the product (configurators, tours, demos).

What you get hands-off

After delivery: source repository on GitHub (private), commented code, a 5-min Loom walkthrough explaining the scene logic, and the asset pipeline documented. First year of hosting and minor revisions is included. After that we agree on a maintenance plan if needed.

What this delivers

Concrete output: a working a frame vr integration on a real production site, not a demo. The integration includes device-tier detection so weak phones get a lighter version automatically. Source files are handed over in their original formats — Blender, GLSL, glTF — so any future developer can continue where I stopped.

Frequently asked questions

Why pick this technology over alternatives?
It has the largest production-quality ecosystem, the most documentation, and the most experienced developers available. For a site you want to maintain for 3+ years, ecosystem maturity matters more than feature peak.
What if a newer tool comes out next year?
I track new tooling and migrate when it makes sense, but only after the new tool ships stable production releases for at least 6-9 months. I don't rebuild client sites on bleeding-edge tools — that's the path to broken sites.
How long does this take?
Standard scope: 4-6 weeks from contract signature to live site. Larger scope (configurator, multi-scene scrollytelling) takes 8-12 weeks. Rush projects (2-3 weeks) are accepted with a 30-40% rush surcharge.
What does it cost?
Hero-section 3D upgrade: \$1,500-\$2,500. Full multi-scene 3D site: \$3,500-\$8,000. Configurator with custom shaders: \$5,000-\$12,000. All fixed-price, source code included. EUR equivalents on request.
What if my visitors are on weak phones?
The site detects device tier before the first scene loads and serves a lighter version on weak hardware (fewer particles, simpler shaders). Devices without WebGL get a static fallback that preserves the visual language and conversion path.

Ready to ship a 3D experience?

Tell me what you need — fixed price, fixed deadline, no surprises.

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