How it works
How I build your website, step by step
Five steps, from a free intro call to a site that is live on your own domain. You always know what is happening, what I need from you and what it costs.
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Step 1 · 30 minutes, free
Intro call
We talk for half an hour, by video or in person if you are in West-Brabant. You tell me what you do, for whom, and what your website should achieve: more enquiries, a better first impression or fewer calls with the same question.
I mostly ask questions. By the end you know which package fits and whether I am the right builder for you. If I'm not, I'll say so.
- You
- You tell me about your business and your customers.
- Me
- I listen, ask questions and give honest advice.
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Step 2 · Fixed price and planning
Proposal
You get a proposal with a fixed price, exactly what is included and a planning. I don't do anything that isn't in the proposal without your agreement, so there are no surprises.
If you agree, you pay half of the price and I schedule your project.
- You
- You read the proposal and say yes.
- Me
- I put price, scope and planning in writing.
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Step 3 · You watch it grow
Build
I write the texts with you, based on what you tell me and send me. I use AI for this, but I decide what goes on the page and you approve everything.
At the same time I design and build the site. You get a link to a test version, so you can watch it grow. A second language comes at no extra cost.
- You
- You send information, plus your logo and photos if you have them.
- Me
- I write, design and build, and keep you posted.
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Step 4 · Two rounds
Feedback
You look at the test version on your laptop and phone and send all your comments in one go. I process them, then there is a second round.
In practice that is enough to get everything right. If you want more changes after that, you'll hear the cost up front. Extra work is €95 an hour.
- You
- You collect your comments and send them in one message.
- Me
- I process everything and show you what changed.
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Step 5 · On your own domain
Live
I launch the site on your own domain name. It stays in your name: with your own provider, where I set up the DNS once, or managed by me. Your email keeps working.
With Business and Business Plus I add your site to Google Search Console and Bing, so search engines find it quickly. At the launch you pay the second half.
- You
- You give me access to your domain, or change two settings yourself with my instructions.
- Me
- I launch the site and check that everything works.
What I need from you
Mostly information. It doesn't have to be finished or nicely worded, I take care of that.
- What you do, for whom, and what visitors should do: call, email or book an appointment.
- Your logo and brand colours, if you have them.
- Photos of yourself, your work or your business. No good photos? Then I find suitable stock images.
- Existing texts, brochures or your old website. Everything helps, even if it isn't finished.
- Access to your domain name, or someone who can get to it.
How long does it take?
- Starter (one-pager)
- Often within a week
- Business (up to 8 pages)
- 1 to 2 weeks
- Business Plus (with a CMS)
- 2 to 3 weeks
Delivery times are indicative. How fast it goes depends mostly on how quickly texts, images and feedback come in.
After the launch
You choose how your site carries on: Hosting for €39 a month, Care with 3 hours of work for €100 a month, or you take everything with you with Self-managed. Hosting and Care can be cancelled monthly.
Frequently asked questions
How much of my time does it take?
Count on an hour for the intro call and the proposal, and a few hours to send information and give feedback. The faster you respond, the faster your site is live.
Can I see the work in progress?
Yes. You get a link to a test version that grows while I build.
What if I want more changes after two feedback rounds?
Then you'll hear up front how much time it takes. I charge extra work at €95 an hour, and only if you agree.
What happens if the project stalls?
If I'm waiting for content or feedback for more than two months, I invoice the second half. I finish the site as soon as you are ready to continue.
Do you visit in person?
Happily, in West-Brabant. Elsewhere I work by video, which works just as well.
Ready for a new website?
Book a free 30-minute intro call. Afterwards you'll know exactly what it costs and how fast it can be done.