{"id":23841,"date":"2026-09-29T06:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T04:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/?p=23841"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T15:30:19","slug":"quote-for-website-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/website-erstellen-lassen-angebot\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring Someone to Build a Website: What Should a Quote Really Include?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants to <strong>Have a website created<\/strong> Anyone looking to create a website will quickly find themselves faced with a surprisingly wide range of options. Offers range from simple websites costing a few hundred francs to extensive projects that can cost several thousand francs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it is difficult to meaningfully compare these offers based on price alone. What really matters is, <strong>which services are actually included<\/strong> and what happens after the website is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is the web design custom, or is the website based on a pre-made template? Does it work on smartphones and tablets? Who handles the domain, hosting, and email? Are basic search engine optimization, security, and backups taken care of? Who owns the website and the associated access credentials? And will there be additional costs later on for software, licenses, or maintenance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why it is especially important for small and medium-sized businesses, the self-employed, associations, and other organizations not to evaluate a quote based solely on the total price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains what you should clarify before having a new website built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In short:<\/strong> A good proposal shouldn&#x27;t just describe what a website looks like. It should clearly explain what will be developed, what technical services are included, what ongoing costs will be incurred, and who will be responsible for maintaining the website after it goes live.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, clarify: What is the goal of the new website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we talk about design, WordPress, or hosting, there\u2019s a much simpler question that needs to be answered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the purpose of the website?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small business website has different requirements than a restaurant with a menu and reservation system. A club may need a secure members-only area, while an online store requires features such as products, a shopping cart, payments, and order processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even a website designed primarily to provide information to existing customers must be structured differently than a website intended to actively generate new inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the project begins, therefore, at least the target audience, desired content, and required features should be identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical requirements might include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company and Services Pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to Contact Us<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>News or Blog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>multilingual content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact or Inquiry Forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menus and Hours of Operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling or Reservation Features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newsletter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer or Member Areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations with External Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more precisely these requirements are defined, the more meaningful the proposal will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all, a website with five simple informational pages cannot be seriously compared to a multilingual website that includes an online store and custom features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Custom web design or a ready-made template?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At first glance, the term \u201eweb design\u201c doesn\u2019t really explain much about how a website is actually created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website can be created entirely based on a ready-made template, assembled from existing components, or customized to the company&#x27;s specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A template isn&#x27;t necessarily a bad thing. It can certainly be useful for simple projects. The important thing is simply that the proposal clearly states, <strong>what kind of implementation is planned<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With custom web design, for example, colors, typography, visual style, page structure, and content are tailored to the specific company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal should not be to include as many visual effects as possible. A good website should quickly make it clear to visitors that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where am I? What&#x27;s available? Is this offer relevant to me? How can I get in touch or take the next step?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design is therefore not just an aesthetic issue. It influences navigation, trust, and usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who signs up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/web-design\/\">Have a professional website created<\/a> Therefore, it is not merely a visual design, but rather a technical and content-based implementation tailored to each specific project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsive design should be a given these days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A modern website must work on different screen sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones display content differently. Therefore, a website must not simply look good on a large screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With what is known as responsive design, the layout adapts to the available screen size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#x27;s not just a matter of making text smaller or images narrower. Navigation, spacing, buttons, forms, and content areas must also remain easy to use on small screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone having a website created should therefore make sure that a <strong>Responsive design is an explicit component of the project<\/strong> is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, the website should be tested on different screen sizes before it goes live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which content management system is used?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important question is surprisingly often overlooked when soliciting offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How can the website be edited later?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many corporate websites use a content management system, or CMS, which allows content to be managed without having to make any changes directly in the program code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CURIAWEB relies on WordPress, among other things, for projects of this kind. This allows customers, for example, to edit texts, images, or blog posts themselves later, if they wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, WordPress itself is only the technical foundation. It is also crucial how the website is structured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who delves deeper into the technical environment will find further information about this in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/wordpress-hosting\/\">WordPress Hosting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An offer should therefore be clear: Which system is being used? Can the customer edit the content themselves later? Are additional, paid licenses necessary for this? And who is responsible for technical updates?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do the website and access really belong to the customer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This point is particularly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After completing a project, it should be clearly determined who has access to the website and the associated services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This may include, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress administrator access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis and webmaster services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>used premium licenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It becomes problematic when a website is completely dependent on a single service provider and the customer has no administrative access to the website or to their domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain is a central component of a company's digital identity. Therefore, it should be clear who it is registered to and who can manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about registration and management can also be found on our page at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/domains\/\">Domains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domain, hosting, and website are different things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many customers, domain names and websites are practically synonymous. Technically, however, they are separate components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Domain<\/strong> is the address at which a website can be reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Web hosting<\/strong> provides the storage space and the technical server environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Website<\/strong> consists of the actual files, databases, and content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These services do not necessarily have to come from the same provider. For example, a domain may be registered with one provider, while the website and email are operated by another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it can be easier for customers if domain, hosting, email, and website are managed in a coordinated manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, web design projects can be carried out with CURIAWEB <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/swiss-hosting\/\">Web hosting<\/a>, The domain and email are combined. CURIAWEB is a Swiss provider with personal support from Chur; the hosting servers are located in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction is important: <strong>The fact that a Swiss hosting provider is located in Switzerland does not automatically mean that the servers are physically located in Switzerland.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should good web hosting offer for a website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A professionally created website can only function as reliably as its technical environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, when making an offer, it should be clarified whether hosting is included or is required separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storage space is only one of several criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the website, PHP version, available resources, database performance, SSD or NVMe storage, caching, SSL, backups, and security features also play a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, technologies such as Redis or OPcache can complement the technical environment on WordPress websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who want to compare hosting offers in more detail can find our guide here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/web-hosting-provider-switzerland-comparison\/\">Comparing web hosting providers in Switzerland: What really matters?<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSL encryption is standard equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A modern website should be accessible via HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this purpose, an SSL\/TLS certificate is used. It encrypts the connection between the browser and the web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, when considering a web design offer, it should be clarified whether the encryption connection is included and whether additional costs are incurred for the certificate used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the CURIAWEB hosting packages, SSL is available at no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find further information at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/ssl-certificates\/\">SSL certificates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Search engine optimization does not begin after the live launch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new website should be structured in a way that search engines can meaningfully index its content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not mean, however, that a newly created website automatically receives good Google rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search engine optimization involves much more than installing an SEO plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During development, for example, a comprehensible page structure, meaningful headings, internal links, understandable URLs, mobile display, and fast loading times should all be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content also plays a central role. A technically clean website cannot substitute for explaining clearly what a company offers and for whom the offer is intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, an offer should be distinguished clearly between <strong>SEO-friendly technical implementation<\/strong> and one <strong>ongoing SEO service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are not automatically the same services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reputable offer should also not guarantee specific Google positions. Rankings depend on numerous factors and cannot be guaranteed solely through the creation of a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even AI search systems need understandable content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to traditional search engines, content is increasingly being processed and organized by AI-based systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For that, a website does not need secret \u201eAI tricks\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather, many of the basic principles that are also useful for search engines and especially for people are helpful: clear page structures, understandable headings, precise statements, unambiguous information about companies and services, and content that is technically accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website should therefore answer questions in as concrete a way as possible and not hide important information behind incomprehensible marketing wording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it cannot be guaranteed whether and how a specific website is taken into account or cited by an AI system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basis for this is always first and foremost that content is technically accessible, understandable, and useful from a technical standpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charging time and performance should be taken into account from the very beginning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An aesthetically appealing website is not automatically a good website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very large images, unnecessary scripts, poorly programmed extensions, or overloaded animations can significantly slow down a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Performance should therefore be taken into account during development and not only when visitors complain about long loading times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This includes, for example, sensibly compressed images, a reasonable page structure, and a suitable hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially with WordPress, plugins should not be installed randomly. Any additional extension can create maintenance costs and must be kept up to date in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is included in images and content?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One point that is easily overlooked in price comparisons concerns the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who provides the texts and images?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are existing content being taken over? Will texts be revised? Are stock photos included? Does the customer have to provide their own images? Will existing images be optimized for the website?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These questions can significantly affect the actual project workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should also be clarified legally whether images and other media may be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An offer should therefore indicate whether only the technical website is being created or whether the preparation and creation of content are also part of the offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact forms and email must work reliably<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contact form looks simple, but technically it touches several areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message must be processed correctly and delivered reliably to the intended recipient. At the same time, the form should be protected against automated abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email infrastructure also plays an important role in business websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having your own domain makes professional addresses like <strong>info@firma.ch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants to run a website and business communication together can, for example, create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/email-hosting-switzerland\/\">Email hosting with your own domain<\/a> use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, technical procedures such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC are relevant for the authentication and deliverability of emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backups: Who can restore the website?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Backups are one of those things that often don\u2019t become important until something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A faulty update, a damaged database, malware, or an accidental change can cause a website to stop working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, it should be clarified whether regular backups are in place, how long they are kept for, and how a recovery takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At CURIAWEB, the web hosting packages with <strong>JetBackup 5<\/strong> Regular backups are maintained. There are 30 recovery points available; a recovery can be requested via support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this does not replace an additional external backup strategy in every conceivable scenario. The extent to which a backup solution should be comprehensive depends on the importance and frequency of changes of the respective website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain more about this in the guide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/website-backup-disaster-recovery\/\">Website Backup and Disaster Recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security does not end with SSL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SSL protects the data transmission. However, it does not automatically protect a website from all other attacks or security problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In WordPress, among other things, current versions of the system, the themes, and the plugins play an important role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secure passwords, user rights, and the server environment are also part of the security concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CURIAWEB, among other things, relies on its hosting environment <strong>Imunify360 and ImunifyAV<\/strong> One. However, here too: No security solution can guarantee that a website will never be compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, a combination of prevention, updating, monitoring, and recovery options is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the differences between the two security solutions in the article. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/imunify360-vs-imunifyav\/\">Imunify360 vs. ImunifyAV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premium plugins and licenses can cause ongoing costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress itself is open source. However, many extensions and professional themes are paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website can therefore contain software that must be renewed annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before placing the order, it should be clarified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who purchases the license? Who is it for? Is it included in the project price? What does the renewal cost? Will the website continue to function if the license is not renewed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially with very cheap offers, such follow-up costs can easily be overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purchase price of a website therefore says little about what costs will actually arise over several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will discuss this in more detail in the article. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/what-does-a-wordpress-website-really-cost\/\">What does a WordPress website really cost?<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after the live broadcast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A website is not a project that remains unchanged technically forever after publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress, plugins and themes are being developed. PHP versions are changing. Browsers are continuing to evolve. Content is being added. Security updates are being released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, it should be clarified before the creation is made who is responsible after the live broadcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does the customer want to perform the updates themselves? Does the web designer provide technical support? Is there a maintenance plan available? And who helps if an update causes problems?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For customers who do not want to manage the technical administration themselves, a managed service such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/managed-wordpress-hosting\/\">Managed WordPress Hosting<\/a> make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is important is that this responsibility is not clarified only when the website already has a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaunch of an existing website: Don't forget the content and URLs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who is not starting a completely new website but is replacing an existing one has additional requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a relaunch, existing content, URLs, and existing search engine signals should be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If URLs are changed without planning or important content is removed, existing rankings and external links can be lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, before the relaunch, it should be examined which pages already exist and which need to be taken over, revised, or forwarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email accounts, DNS settings, and domains can also be affected by a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CURIAWEB offers existing websites a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/website-relocation-service\/\">Website migration service<\/a> a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online shop: A website with additional requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An online store is technically and organizationally more extensive than a simple corporate website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the actual product presentation, for example, there are also the shopping cart, checkout, payment providers, shipping rules, emails, and order management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In WordPress, WooCommerce is often used for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting and performance also deserve special attention for a shop, because dynamic processes like the shopping cart and checkout cannot be treated simply like static content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, anyone planning to set up an online shop should ensure that the offer takes into account these additional requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about the technical environment can be found on our page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/woocommerce-hosting-switzerland-2\/\">WooCommerce Hosting in Switzerland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the cheapest offer isn't automatically the cheapest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price is, of course, a legitimate criterion for decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A low price can be perfectly sufficient for a small project. A higher price, on the other hand, does not automatically mean a better website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is crucial is the <strong>Scope of work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An offer may appear cheap, for example, because it does not include hosting, licenses, content, maintenance, or support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another offer costs more initially, but includes services that will be needed anyway later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, it should not just be asked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201eHow much does the website cost?\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201eWhat do I get for this price and what costs are incurred afterwards?\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only then can two offers be meaningfully compared with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checklist: These points should be clarified in a web design quote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you have a website created, it should be clear at least:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>Obvious question<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scope<\/strong><\/td><td>Which pages and features are being created?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Design<\/strong><\/td><td>Individual design or template?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mobile display<\/strong><\/td><td>Is Responsive Design included?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CMS<\/strong><\/td><td>Which system is used?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Processing<\/strong><\/td><td>Can you change the content yourself later?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/td><td>Who provides the texts and images?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Domain<\/strong><\/td><td>Who registers and manages the domain?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hosting<\/strong><\/td><td>Is web hosting included and what does it offer?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Email<\/strong><\/td><td>Are business email addresses provided?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SSL<\/strong><\/td><td>Is HTTPS configured?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SEO<\/strong><\/td><td>What SEO basics are part of the project?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/td><td>Are charging times and images optimized?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Safety<\/strong><\/td><td>How are updates and security measures handled?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Backups<\/strong><\/td><td>What safeguards exist and how is a restore carried out?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Licenses<\/strong><\/td><td>What ongoing license costs arise?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accesses<\/strong><\/td><td>Do you have the necessary administrative access?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/td><td>Who is responsible for maintaining the website after the live broadcast?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>Who can you turn to for help with problems?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Relaunch<\/strong><\/td><td>What happens to existing URLs and content?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Costs<\/strong><\/td><td>What unique and recurring costs arise?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An offer does not have to explain every technical detail on several pages. However, the essential services and responsibilities should be clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting a website created in Switzerland: Proximity can be an advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether a web designer needs to be geographically close depends on the project. Many discussions can be easily conducted by phone or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, a contact person in Switzerland can have advantages \u2013 especially in terms of communication, invoicing, and personal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CURIAWEB is based in Chur in the canton of Graub\u00fcnden and manages web design projects not only regionally but throughout Switzerland and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, web design, domain, hosting, email, and technical support can be combined with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants to first determine which solution is appropriate for a specific project can find it on our page for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curiaweb.ch\/en\/web-design\/\">Web design by CURIAWEB<\/a> Further information and examples of websites that have already been created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: A good website offer creates clarity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who wants to <strong>Have a website created<\/strong> If you want to compare offers, you should not only compare them based on the design or the total price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A professional website consists of many components: design, layout, mobile display, content management system, hosting, domain, security, performance, backups, and ongoing support all interlock with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every project requires the same level of complexity. 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