Who needs a website?

A lean landing page starts at around 200 EUR, and a fuller business website runs between 1,000 and 5,000 EUR depending on scope. If you want to think through the structure and copy carefully up front, you can book an optional concept phase from 100 EUR. The only ongoing costs are the domain and hosting - a manageable yearly amount that I name clearly in advance. There is no mandatory maintenance contract that runs on forever; you decide what you book. Depending on your state, there are sometimes grants for going digital that we can quickly check.

Referrals stay your strongest channel, but even a referred customer googles you today before they call. If they find nothing, or a site from ten years ago, you look less credible than the competition. A site does not blindly bring more volume - it brings better-matched inquiries: you say clearly up top what you do, which area you cover, and what you specialize in, which filters out the unsuitable inquiries from far away. And when you are fully booked, the site is often the best tool for finding journeymen and apprentices.

The website is the foundation, but it only works in combination with other things. For you to show up for 'roofer + town' or 'heating emergency service + town,' the town and trade need to be in your headings and copy, along with a well-kept, free Google Business Profile - which I will set up too if you want. Paid ads are not a must for this; for a local trade in the region you can usually do without. No one reputable can guarantee a top spot, but the odds are good because the competition online is often weak.

A trades site does not need constant upkeep - it basically runs on its own. Things that change now and then, like your phone number, prices, a new team photo, or a finished reference project, you either adjust yourself in a simple interface or send to me quickly over WhatsApp, and I take care of it. You do not have to click through any complicated program or sit at the computer in the evening.

I set up the legal notice and privacy policy in a legally sound way from the start, the connection is encrypted, I host the fonts locally (a common reason for warning letters), and a cookie banner only appears when it is truly needed. With your own photos you are also on the safe side when it comes to image rights. Legally, you as the operator remain responsible for the site, but I make sure the usual pitfalls never come up in the first place. This does not replace legal advice; for special questions, bring in your attorney.

Yes - in the free initial consultation I will show you sites I have built and walk you through what works well on them. If your exact trade is not among them yet, we will look at comparable businesses and I will explain how I would approach your site - honestly, and without selling you more than a small business needs.

A lean landing page with menu, opening hours, and reservations is available from about 200 EUR, and a fuller business website runs 1,000 to 5,000 EUR depending on scope. An optional concept phase, in which we plan the structure and content together, starts at 100 EUR. The only ongoing costs are the domain and hosting - manageable amounts per year; the domain is registered in your name, and depending on your state there are funding programs.

They complement each other well, but they do not replace your own site. On Facebook and Instagram the reach is not yours, and a lot gets lost in the feed. Your own website belongs to you, pulls all the information together in one fixed place, and strengthens your visibility on Google - you simply link the other channels to it.

You update it yourself. You get a protected area with a simple form where you swap out dishes and prices in a few minutes, from your phone too. If you also want to offer a downloadable PDF menu, that works as well. If something does get stuck, I am reachable - but you are not dependent on me.

By building the site specifically for local search: clear copy with your town and cuisine, fast load times, and a link to your Google Business Profile. If you also keep up photos there and reply to reviews, that noticeably improves your position. No one reputable can guarantee the top spot, but for your town the odds are good.

Yes. The request goes to your inbox as an email, and as a message to your phone too if you like, so you do not miss anything even without a tablet on the floor. You see the date, time, and party size and confirm back briefly - like a digital reservation book, just without an expensive system with a monthly fee.

A correct legal notice and a privacy policy belong on every site, the reservation or contact form is integrated in a GDPR-compliant way, and we settle image rights up front. I build this in cleanly from the start so you do not risk a warning letter over formalities. This does not replace legal advice, but the usual pitfalls are covered.

Instagram and your Google listing are valuable, but it is borrowed land: the platform makes the rules, and a profile is no substitute for a booking at 11 PM. Your own site is the place where interested people find everything important at a glance and make an appointment right away. For a two-chair salon it does not have to be anything big - a compact, fast site is often plenty.

A simple landing page starts at around 200 EUR; a full salon website with a gallery, prices, and booking usually runs between 1,000 and 5,000 EUR depending on scope. If you want to plan the structure and copy carefully up front, you can add an optional concept phase from 100 EUR. The only ongoing costs are the domain and hosting, typically a low double-digit amount per month - no subscription that locks you in, and no invoice for every little thing. Depending on your state there are sometimes grants for going digital; we will look at whether that fits for you.

Yes. Honestly, I do not build a shaky home-grown contraption for this - I integrate a proven booking tool that syncs with your calendar, so no double bookings happen and you do not maintain two systems. The client automatically gets a confirmation and a reminder by email or text, which in my experience cuts down on missed appointments. If you want to start small, you can begin with a simple appointment request and later expand to full booking.

No. Tools like Phorest are the common standard among salons and work well, but they are not a must. If you prefer, you can have a custom online booking solution built exactly around your salon, integrated right into your website. We look together at what actually fits your size and your calendar.

The website is the foundation, but on its own it does not conjure a top ranking. For you to show up locally, the town and service belong in the title and copy, along with a well-kept Google Business Profile. I will set that up too if you want and show you how to make your reviews visible. No one reputable promises guaranteed spots - but the basics will be right.

Yes, and that matters to me. You get a site where you can adjust prices, upload new photos, and change opening hours - around Christmas, say - with no technical knowledge and no coding. You do not have to call and pay for every little thing. For bigger changes I am there, but you keep the day-to-day current yourself, so the site does not look outdated after a year.

As soon as names and contact details come in through a form or booking, the site needs an encrypted connection, a clear privacy policy, and a sound legal basis. Booking data should sit where it belongs, not unprotected in an inbox. For before-and-after pictures of your clients you need their consent. I build this in correctly from the start so you do not face a warning-letter risk from a formal slip. This is not legal advice.

Instagram stays your storefront - you do not have to give that up. But the channel does not belong to you, and people who deliberately google or search for a particular style are hard to reach through it. The website does not replace Instagram; it catches exactly the people who would otherwise end up at the next studio - and it belongs to you, address, portfolio, and inquiries included.

A lean landing page starts at around 200 EUR. A full studio website with a portfolio, artist pages, and an inquiry form usually runs between 1,000 and 5,000 EUR depending on scope. The ongoing costs are the domain (about 10 to 20 EUR a year) and hosting; an expensive monthly flat fee is not needed. If you want to think through the concept and structure up front, you can add an optional concept phase from 100 EUR, and depending on your situation, funding may be an option.

You maintain new designs, open appointments, prices, and opening hours yourself, with no technical knowledge. The site and the domain belong to you; there is no forced maintenance contract. If you want help, I am there - but you do not have to.

Honestly: the top spots for a hard-fought search term are no sure thing, and no one reputable can guarantee them. Realistically, you gain the most through your local relevance, a well-kept Google Business Profile, and your niche - a particular style, say, or the neighborhood. For the right searches you are very much findable that way, even without a huge budget.

Details about allergies or pre-existing conditions are specially protected under GDPR, as are photos of body areas. Such data should be transmitted encrypted, stored sparingly and securely, and requires clear consent. We obtain consent for publishing client photos separately, and it is better not to run sensitive consent forms through an open form unsecured. That way you avoid the warning-letter risk from the outset.

In the tattoo world that would almost be worse than no site at all. That is why the design is tailored to your vibe - dark, raw, artistic, if that suits you - instead of a stock template pulled over the top. The portfolio takes center stage, and everything else falls in line behind that impression. I will show you examples of sites I have already built in the initial consultation.

That depends on the scope. A lean club site starts as a landing page at around 200 EUR; a full site with a calendar, gallery, and download area usually runs between 1,000 and 5,000 EUR, depending on what you want. The only ongoing costs are the domain and hosting - predictable and manageable per year. If you need clarity before the members' meeting, there is an optional concept phase from 100 EUR that puts a concrete number in your hands.

Yes. You change dates, copy, and photos through simple input fields, without being able to program, and several people can take turns doing it. That is exactly why I build club sites deliberately simple: they should not become a burden on volunteers and should survive a change on the board, not hang on a single person.

The domain is registered to the club, not to me, and the login credentials belong to you. Your content can be exported at any time. If I ever drop out, any other web developer can take the site over - you are not stuck with something no one can touch anymore. This kind of dependency is one of the most common worries, which is why it matters to me.

Both are good for reaching active members. But they do not belong to you, they barely show up on Google, and people without an account are left out. Your own site is the fixed address everyone finds: the next tenant looking for an open plot, or the family that wants a trial session. It does not replace the social channels, it complements them.

For photos you need the consent of the people pictured, and for children that of their parents - ideally in writing. I set up a GDPR-compliant form, an encrypted connection, and hosting in Germany, and I give you a short guide on what is allowed with images. That keeps the warning-letter risk small.

Some states and foundations fund the digitization of volunteer work, and nonprofit clubs get discounts from some software providers. I cannot give you a guarantee. But in the initial consultation I will look with you at what is realistic for your club and which lean solution fits your budget even entirely without funding if it comes to that.

A lean landing page starts at around 200 EUR, and a full business website runs between 1,000 and 5,000 EUR depending on scope. If you want to plan the structure and copy carefully up front, you can add an optional concept phase from 100 EUR. The only ongoing costs are the domain and hosting - a manageable yearly amount that I name clearly in advance. There is no mandatory maintenance contract that runs on forever, and no invoice for every little thing. You get the exact price after a short conversation in which we map out your needs.

That depends on the scope and on how quickly the copy and photos come together. A lean site is often ready in one to two weeks, while a fuller site with several subpages, a gallery, or booking takes correspondingly longer. The content usually has the biggest influence: if images and information are ready, it goes quickly. In the initial consultation I give you a realistic timeframe, rather than promising something that cannot be kept.

The website is the foundation, but it only works in combination with other things. For you to show up for 'industry plus town,' the town name and service belong in the headings and copy, along with a well-kept, free Google Business Profile - which I will set up too if you want. For a local offering in the region you can usually do without paid ads. No one reputable can guarantee a top spot, but locally in particular the odds are often good, because the competition online is weak.

Yes, and that matters to me. You change copy, prices, opening hours, and photos through simple input fields, often right from your phone, with no technical knowledge. As easy as writing a message. For bigger changes I am there, but you keep the day-to-day current yourself, so the site does not look outdated after a year. The site and the domain belong to you; there is no forced maintenance contract.

I set up the legal notice and a GDPR-compliant privacy policy in a legally sound way from the start, the connection is encrypted, I host the fonts locally, and a cookie banner only appears when it is truly needed. We settle forms and image rights up front, so the usual pitfalls never come up in the first place. Legally, you as the operator remain responsible for the site; this does not replace legal advice, and for special questions you bring in your attorney.

Depending on your state and industry, there are funding programs for digitization, and nonprofit clubs get discounts from some providers. I cannot give you a guarantee, because the programs change and come with conditions. In the free initial consultation we quickly check what is realistic for your situation, and I show you a lean solution that fits your budget even entirely without funding if it comes to that.