Web design from Wetzlar for your business

You have two options: either hire a web designer (like me) or use a website builder. A professional creates a tailor-made, professional website with individual consulting. Website builders are suitable for simple sites with a limited budget.

Simple sites you can build yourself with website builders. For professional presences, complex requirements, SEO optimisation and unique design, a professional is worth it. I'm happy to advise you free of charge on which route makes more sense for your business.

No. With a CMS (e.g. in our Professional packages) you can edit texts, images and pages yourself – without programming skills. Website builders also require no technical knowledge. Only for custom development do I handle the technical implementation.

A basic website takes about 2–3 weeks, a professional website 3–5 weeks and an online shop 6–10 weeks. The duration depends on scope, your content and the chosen complexity.

Costs vary with scope: simple business websites start from around €1,500, professional websites with a CMS from around €3,000. All prices are transparent – there are no hidden costs. I'm happy to prepare an individual offer for you.

Typical ones are: home, about, services, references, contact and legal notice. Depending on your industry you might add a blog, FAQ or gallery. I'm happy to advise on a sensible structure for your business.

A business website is enough for most SMEs. An online shop makes sense if you want to sell products online. A blog supports SEO and positions you as an expert. A business website is often combined with a blog – I'll help you decide.

A CMS lets you edit content (texts, images, pages) yourself – without programming skills. For regular updates and more flexibility a CMS is very useful. It is included in our Professional packages.

Ideally a domain with your company name, e.g. company.de. Short, memorable and .de for the German market. Avoid hyphens and long combinations. I'm happy to advise on the choice.

You register domains with a provider such as IONOS, Strato or Hetzner. Registration takes a few minutes. I can support you or set the domain up as part of the project.

A .de domain costs about €5–15 per year, hosting for a small website about €3–10 per month (approx. €36–120/year). For SME websites, affordable packages are usually sufficient.

Hosting is the storage space on the internet where your website lives. Without hosting your website is not reachable. The provider supplies servers, security and availability.

No. For most business websites a shared hosting package is enough. Your own server is only needed for very high traffic or special requirements.

The domain is your address (e.g. company.de), hosting is the storage space for your website. You need both: the domain points to the hosting server where your files live.

Email addresses like info@company.de are set up with your hosting provider or via Google Workspace/Microsoft 365. I support you with the setup and configuration – also as part of the web design project.

Yes. With a CMS (included in Professional packages) you edit texts, images and pages yourself. You receive an introduction and can optionally take out a maintenance contract for technical updates.

I offer support and maintenance. For technical problems you can contact me. Maintenance contracts with a defined support scope are optionally available.

Yes. I help with setting up email addresses, domain configuration, SSL certificate and hosting setup. That gives you one point of contact for all technical matters.

Yes. Content should stay current, and software updates are important for security and performance. I recommend regular updates and offer maintenance contracts for them.

Typical tasks: software updates, security checks, backups, functionality checks and, if needed, small adjustments. The scope depends on your website and requirements.

Backups are usually offered by the hosting provider. In addition, automatic backups can be set up. With a maintenance contract I handle the backup strategy for you.

Yes, especially if you have no technical knowledge. A maintenance contract secures updates, backups and support – your website stays safe and up to date.

Yes. In Germany a legal notice is mandatory for commercial websites. Without one you risk warnings (Abmahnungen). I integrate a legally compliant Impressum into every website.

Typically: name/company, address, contact details, and where applicable commercial register, VAT ID and responsible person. The exact requirements depend on your legal form. I implement the legal notice in a compliant way.

Yes. A privacy policy is mandatory when processing personal data (e.g. contact form, analytics). I create a GDPR-compliant privacy policy for your website.

Through a legal notice, privacy policy, cookie banner (if cookies are used), consent on forms and secure data transfer (SSL). I take these points into account for every website.

Yes, as soon as you use cookies (e.g. analytics, marketing). The banner must inform users before setting non-essential cookies and obtain consent. I integrate GDPR-compliant cookie solutions.

You need consent for data processing, a reference to the privacy policy and secure transfer (HTTPS). I implement contact forms in a GDPR-compliant way.

SEO (search engine optimisation) makes your website visible to search engines like Google. Without SEO potential customers can barely find you. An optimised website appears for relevant searches and brings organic traffic.

Through technical SEO (fast loading, mobile optimisation), good content, suitable keywords, meta titles and descriptions. I build all websites SEO-optimised from the ground up.

With SEO, regular content (blog), social media, local search optimisation and good user guidance. I advise you on a suitable strategy for your business.

You can implement the basics yourself. For technical SEO, keyword strategy and sustainable optimisation an expert is worth it. I integrate SEO into every website and can support you with further development.

Keywords are search terms users type into Google. You find the right keywords using tools like Google Keyword Planner or by analysing your target audience. I help with the keyword strategy for your website.

SEO takes time: first effects often after 3–6 months, clear improvements after 6–12 months. Continuous optimisation and good content are decisive.

SEO is organic search optimisation (free, long-term). SEA are paid ads (e.g. Google Ads) – visible immediately, but with ongoing costs. The two can be combined effectively.

Fast websites rank better on Google, have lower bounce rates and better conversion. Users expect loading times under 2–3 seconds. Slow pages cost visitors and revenue.

Through optimised images, lean code, caching, fast hosting and modern technologies. I develop all websites with a focus on performance and fast loading times.

Through regular updates, strong passwords, SSL encryption, security plugins and backups. With a maintenance contract I take over the security monitoring.

Yes. SSL (HTTPS) encrypts data transfer and is important for trust, SEO and GDPR. Most hosting providers offer free SSL certificates. I set up SSL for every website.

Through regular software updates, security checks and backups. A maintenance contract ensures that your website is continuously maintained and secured.

Over half of users browse on mobile. Google factors mobile optimisation into rankings. Without mobile optimisation you lose visitors and appear unprofessional.

Responsive design automatically adapts the website to screen size and device – from smartphone through tablet to desktop. One website for all devices, without a separate mobile version.

A responsive design is enough. It is easier to maintain, more SEO-friendly and more cost-effective than a separate mobile website. All my websites are responsive.

A website is often the first point of contact. It conveys credibility, informs around the clock and supports sales and marketing. Without a website, companies often appear less trustworthy.

Social media complements but doesn't replace a website. Your own website belongs to you, is independent of algorithms and offers more control. For a professional presence I recommend both.

Avoid: outdated content, poor mobile display, a missing legal notice, slow loading times, unclear navigation. I advise you on best practices and implement them.

With tools like Google Analytics or Matomo. You see visitor numbers, origin, popular pages and behaviour. I can set up analytics in a GDPR-compliant way and support you with the evaluation.

Through social media buttons, embedded feeds and links in your content. I integrate social connections cleanly and in a GDPR-compliant way into your website.

Yes, if you create content regularly. A blog supports SEO, positions you as an expert and brings organic traffic. I can integrate a blog into your website.

Yes. All websites are built modularly and can be extended with a shop, booking system, member area or other features. I plan from the start with later extensions in mind.