# Jakub Valenta — Full Information

> Freelancer based in **Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic** specializing in videotvorba (video production), web development, e-commerce and AI automation. Serving clients across the whole country — Plzeň, Praha, Brno, Ostrava and anywhere else.

## About

Jakub Valenta is a freelancer based in Plzeň (Pilsen) who combines three areas — creative content, web development and AI automation. He started as a video creator and expanded into building websites and automating business processes with AI. He helps clients build complete digital systems that work long-term.

## Where I work

- **Primary base:** Plzeň (Pilsen), Czech Republic — DEPO2015, Presslova 16, 301 00 Plzeň
- **Active video shoot markets:** Plzeň, Praha (Prague), Brno, Ostrava and the whole Czech Republic
- **Travel for shoots:** anywhere in Czechia, travel within Pilsen and Prague is included, elsewhere I only charge actual costs transparently
- **Remote work:** web development, e-commerce and automations are delivered remotely worldwide

## Contact

- Website: https://jakubvalenta.com
- Client Studio: https://studio.jakubvalenta.com
- Email: info@jakubvalenta.com
- Phone: +420 604 522 381
- Address: Presslova 16 (DEPO2015), 301 00 Plzeň, Česká republika
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jakubvalenta
- Google Business Profile: https://share.google/lcMwU8e06NEqcsQ93
- IČO (Czech business ID): 09299246

## Services

### 1. Custom Web Development

URL: https://jakubvalenta.com/en/services/web

Modern websites built with Next.js, React and Tailwind CSS. Fast, SEO-optimized and mobile-first. From design to launch.

**Tech stack:** Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Vercel, Figma
**Process:** Intro call → Figma design → Development with live previews → Launch & handover
**Timeline:** 2–4 weeks (simple sites), 4–6 weeks (CMS), 6–10 weeks (advanced)
**Hosting:** Vercel with global CDN, SSL included

#### Web Development FAQ

- **How long does it take to build a website?** It depends on the scope. A simple presentation site takes 2–4 weeks, a CMS website 4–6 weeks, and advanced solutions 6–10 weeks.
- **Why Next.js and not WordPress?** Next.js offers significantly faster performance, better SEO thanks to server-side rendering, and full control over the code.
- **Will I be able to edit content myself?** Yes. For CMS websites, you get access to a content management system where you can change texts, images and add new content.
- **Do you handle hosting and domains?** Yes. Typically deployed on Vercel with top-tier performance and a global CDN. Also helps with domains, DNS and SSL.
- **Can the website be expanded later?** Absolutely. Built on scalable architecture, so adding new pages, features or integrations is possible at any time.

### 2. Shopify E-commerce

URL: https://jakubvalenta.com/en/services/eshopy

Custom Shopify stores with bespoke design. Fast loading, mobile-optimized and easy to manage without coding.

**Platform:** Shopify
**Features:** Custom theme, responsive design, product management, payment integrations
**Process:** Intro call → Design → Shopify build → Product setup → Launch

#### E-commerce FAQ

- **Why Shopify?** Shopify is the most reliable e-commerce platform with built-in payments, inventory management and thousands of apps.
- **Can I manage the store myself?** Yes. Shopify has an intuitive admin panel. Training is included before handover.
- **Do you handle product migration?** Yes. Products, categories and customer data can be migrated from your existing platform.

### 3. Videotvorba / Creative Content

URL: https://jakubvalenta.com/cs/services/kreativa (CS) · https://jakubvalenta.com/en/services/kreativa (EN)

Videotvorba (professional video production) for brands based in Plzeň, Praha and across the whole Czech Republic — commercial spots, social videos for Meta ads (Facebook + Instagram Reels), product videos, brand films, corporate videos, events, podcasts, music videos, drone footage and post-production. From concept to final cut.

**Services:** Commercial video, product photography, drone footage, 3D visualization, FOOH advertising, music videos, social-first Reels and Meta ads videos, corporate, events, podcasts
**Equipment:** Professional camera gear, licensed drone pilot, post-production suite (DaVinci Resolve, After Effects)
**Locations:** Based in Plzeň (DEPO2015), regularly shooting in Praha, Brno, Ostrava and anywhere in Czech Republic

#### Creative FAQ

- **What type of content do you produce?** Commercial spots, brand videos, corporate, product photography, drone footage, 3D visualizations and social media content (Instagram Reels, Meta ads).
- **Where do you operate? Do you only shoot in Pilsen?** Based in Plzeň (DEPO2015, Presslova 16), but doing video production across the whole Czech Republic — regularly in Prague, Brno, Ostrava and beyond. Travel within Pilsen and Prague is included; for shoots elsewhere I only charge actual travel costs.
- **Do you handle post-production?** Yes. Color grading, editing, motion graphics and sound design are all included.

### 4. AI & Business Automation

URL: https://jakubvalenta.com/en/services/automatizace

Automate repetitive business processes with AI, n8n and tool integrations. Save time, reduce errors, scale operations.

**Tools:** n8n (self-hosted), Make, OpenAI API, custom AI agents
**Use cases:** Email automation, CRM integration, AI customer support, reporting pipelines, lead scoring, onboarding sequences
**Process:** Audit → Workflow design → Build & test → Deploy → Monitor

#### Automation FAQ

- **What processes can be automated?** Emails, invoicing, CRM updates, customer support, reporting, data entry, lead management and more.
- **Is it secure?** Yes. Uses self-hosted solutions (n8n) or secured cloud platforms. Data passes through encrypted channels.
- **Can automation be expanded later?** Absolutely. Automations are modular — add new steps, connect additional tools or add AI features at any time.

## Technology & Tools

- **Frontend:** Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, GSAP
- **E-commerce:** Shopify
- **Automation:** n8n, Make, OpenAI API, Resend
- **Design:** Figma
- **Hosting:** Vercel
- **Creative:** Professional video/photo equipment, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects

## How Collaboration Works

1. **Intro call** — Discuss goals, target audience and project scope
2. **Proposal** — Receive a detailed quote with timeline and deliverables
3. **Design** — Wireframes and visual design in Figma (approval before development)
4. **Development/Production** — Build with regular previews and updates
5. **Launch & handover** — Deploy, training and ongoing support

## In-depth pillar guides

### Shopify guide for Czech businesses

URL: https://jakubvalenta.com/cs/services/eshopy/shopify

A complete guide to choosing Shopify for a Czech business. Covers why Shopify makes sense for e-shop owners and marketing agencies, performance and conversion advantages, the Shopify vs Shoptet vs WooCommerce comparison for the Czech market, Shopify Plus criteria (B2B, international expansion, custom checkout), headless Shopify (Hydrogen) use-cases, migration playbook from Shoptet/WooCommerce/Magento/PrestaShop, and Czech integrations (Zásilkovna, Packeta, Comgate, GoPay, Heureka, Zboží.cz, Fakturoid).

### Website buyer's guide 2026

URL: https://jakubvalenta.com/cs/services/web/web-na-miru

A buyer's guide to choosing a website for a business in 2026. Explains why boxed solutions (Wix, Webnode) and WordPress no longer make sense for serious businesses, what changed in modern web development (React + Next.js, headless CMS like Payload and Sanity, Vercel hosting), comparison table (Wix vs WordPress vs custom), what every custom site includes, and an overview of 3 packages — Basic web, CMS web and Advanced CMS web — all with annual hosting, support and updates included, plus code ownership via Git for full exit flexibility.

### Video production guide

URL: https://jakubvalenta.com/cs/services/kreativa/videotvorba

A complete guide to video production for brands. Covers all video types we produce (commercial spots, product video, brand film, corporate video, social campaigns for Meta ads, event video, podcasts, recruitment, music videos, explainers), the production process from script to final delivery, equipment and team (cinema camera, FPV drone, lighting, sound, post-production), locations across Czechia, and the short-form-vs-spot strategy for Meta ads campaigns.

## Languages

- Czech (native)
- English (fluent)

Website available in both Czech and English at:
- Czech: https://jakubvalenta.com/cs
- English: https://jakubvalenta.com/en

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