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10 Next.js 16 Production Tips I Learned Building LeadHunting AI

10 Next.js 16 Production Tips After building LeadHunting AI on Next.js 16, here are 10 production tips. 1. Use App Router with ISR export const revalidate = 3600; ISR gives you static speed with dy

10 Next.js 16 Production Tips

After building LeadHunting AI on Next.js 16, here are 10 production tips.

1. Use App Router with ISR

export const revalidate = 3600;

ISR gives you static speed with dynamic freshness.

2. Built-in Cron (No Vercel Cron Needed)

Use a heartbeat endpoint triggered by traffic. Every page visit runs the scheduler.

3. Credit Billing with Stripe price_data

No product creation needed — dynamic pricing.

4. Multi-Provider Email Cascade

SES to Gmail to Brevo to Resend. 33,000+ emails/month for $0.

5. Security Headers in next.config.ts

CSP, COEP, COOP, CORP, HSTS.

6. GA4 Server-Side Tracking

Use Measurement Protocol for ad-blocker-proof analytics.

7. OG Images

Static 1200x630 + dynamic /api/og endpoint.

8. Content Pipeline

Gemini text + Imagen image + TTS audio + Veo video. All free tier.

9. Programmatic SEO

1,000+ zip code landing pages for local SEO.

10. $0 Admin Cost

Vercel Hobby + Supabase Free + Google AI Free + GitHub Free.

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