Frequently Asked Questions about Website Development
What is website development?
Website development is the process carried out by web designers, who combine technology, aesthetics, and creativity to create digital content with a specific architecture and technical features, accessible through a browser. The content usually includes text, colors, graphics, infographics, and multimedia.
Why do I need a website?
Today, website development is essential for any business or individual. In fact, it is so important that it should be a top priority for any company that respects itself and its customers.
Here are the main reasons to create a website:
- Creating a website is very affordable for a business while offering a high return on investment.
- You are open 24/7. Visitors can find what they want easily and whenever they need it.
- The website represents your business online, and believe us, this is extremely important.
- You achieve a significant increase in clientele and sales. It greatly helps in reaching your business goals.
- It helps build your brand name and establish your business against the competition.
- It is an excellent way to communicate, advertise, and promote your services and products.
- Better and more effective customer service results in loyal customers who follow and prefer you.
How much does a website cost?
The correct answer to this question is… it depends! It may sound cliché, but it’s true. Every project and every business is unique and has different needs. Generally, website development is very affordable, especially when considering the importance of a website for a business or professional.
Many companies offer ready-made website packages for €60, €99, €150, and so on. However, every website should be unique and tailored exactly to the client’s needs—not to the web developer’s preferences.
The cost of a website depends on many factors, such as the type of website, hosting, the technologies used, the design, graphics, integrated features, client requirements, the amount of content, and much more.
In summary, the cost of a website is very reasonable but not standardized. After discussing your needs, researching, and analyzing, we can determine the best price for an outstanding result.
What is the cost of website maintenance?
- Domain name cost (www.your-domain.gr) ranges from €35 every two years for .gr domains and €25 every year .com domains. For other TLDs (e.g., .eu, .org, .net), prices may vary. For exact pricing, you can visit registrars like papaki.gr or dnhost.gr.
- Hosting (your website’s server) costs between €80–150 per year. The price varies depending on server features such as RAM, processor speed, storage space, traffic, etc.
- SSL certificate installation and configuration. According to Google, every website must have an SSL security certificate, otherwise Chrome will show a warning that your website is not secure. The cost for a basic SSL ranges from €20–40.
- Any changes or additions to your existing website are priced separately, but always at very reasonable rates and, of course, after consultation with you.
- SEO or website promotion. SEO is an integral part of website development, but it’s up to you whether to choose advanced SEO services.
What are the characteristics of a successful website?
1. Beautiful Design – Professional Layout
A successful website must definitely look attractive. An impressive design is crucial for providing the best user experience. Better user experience means more traffic, and more traffic leads to better ranking in Google’s organic results.
2. Functionality
A website must be functional, user-friendly, and easy to navigate even for beginner users. Visitors should be able to quickly find the information they need and easily contact you.
3. Excellent Content
A successful website provides excellent, useful, and relevant content related to its purpose, so the user can fulfill the reason they visited the site.
4. Responsive Design and Loading Speed
A modern website must be fully friendly to all mobile devices (Responsive design) such as tablets, smartphones, and iPhones, while also having fast loading speed.
5. Security
User security is of utmost importance. Standard security measures should be strictly followed, such as installing an SSL certificate, which protects user data (credit card details, emails, names, etc.) from interception.
How long does it take to complete a website?
The time required for building a website depends on:
– the type of website (e.g., e-shop, business website, online catalog, blog, etc.),
– the amount of content that needs to be added,
– the number of languages the site will be translated into,
– the complexity of the project,
– the technologies that will be integrated, etc.
Therefore, an accurate estimate of the time needed to build a website can only be provided after discussing your project with you and fully understanding your business needs.
Can I make changes to my website? Will I have access?
Absolutely! You can make changes to your website at any time. Our company will send you strong login credentials via email so you can access your site’s admin panel and make any necessary edits. If needed, we can also provide a tutorial with instructions for your site, giving you a complete overview of the backend and all the features of your website.
Frequently Asked Questions about E-Shop Development
What is an e-shop?
An e-shop is a website (site) through which various products are sold. It is essentially a regular store but without a physical presence. Its location is on the internet, and anyone can access it online. The eShop includes retail or wholesale sales for both physical and digital products.
What are the benefits of an eShop for the customer?
The future of physical stores is uncertain. Today, over 60% of global sales are made online. It makes sense—the benefits for the customer are numerous.
- No need to carry things, bags, or baskets; everything is delivered right to their door effortlessly.
- They can buy whatever they want at any time, even after a meal or while relaxing with a coffee in their armchair, without stress or rush.
- They find the best prices. Why run from store to store? They can compare prices online and simply shop.
- It provides anonymity. They can purchase anything without anyone knowing. No explanations needed.
- They can use coupons and find discount prices all year round without waiting for sales.
- They can check reviews before buying to ensure they make the right choice.
- They can find products much cheaper than in physical stores.
- No traffic, parking difficulties, or crowding—they can shop very easily.
- Shopping from an online store keeps a history; they know what they purchased, save favorite products, get email updates about new arrivals and offers, and can resolve any issues since everything is recorded.
What makes an eShop successful?
For those considering creating their own online store (eShop), you should know what makes an e-shop successful.
- Fast loading speed
- Impressive modern design
- Excellent display on mobile devices (Mobile Optimized)
- Easy navigation and product search
- Simple and quick checkout
- Multiple payment methods
- Multiple shipping options
- Security of transactions and personal data
- Easy and immediate communication
- SEO – Promotion
- Google Adwords
- Use of offers and coupons
- Sending informational emails (Newsletter)
- Use of Social Media
When all of the above are done correctly, a rapid increase in sales is guaranteed. You will have a highly effective and useful tool capable of supporting you and your business.
What do I gain by creating my own eShop?
- The benefits are numerous for you and your business. A properly built eShop makes your life easier and significantly increases your profits.
Let's look at the advantages of creating your own eShop and why it’s worth building:
- Strengthen your position against your competition. You become a serious contender with a strong online presence.
- Sells automatically even while you sleep! No working hours, no holidays.
- Your customers enjoy the best service 24/7 from the comfort of their home.
- Open new business horizons. You can now reach customers worldwide. Break free from the limits of the local market.
- Showcase your products and services 24/7.
- Offer discounts and coupons to your customers with a single click, anytime you want, easily and effectively.
- Have full insight into your eShop with detailed reports and activity tracking. Complete control at your fingertips.
- Your customers enjoy your excellent services while their trust in your business grows daily.
- Gain more prestige and respect from both customers and competitors.
The online store sells automatically 24/7. Get your own online store and make a fresh start. Increase turnover, sales, and customer base!
Don’t wait any longer! Build your new e-shop responsibly and AFFORDABLY!
What is the process of creating an eShop?
At Webmaze, we follow a strategy specifically for building e-shop websites that perform well and impress.
The specialized team at Webmaze, with a structured methodology and excellent knowledge of new technologies in e-shop development, takes care of both you and your customers.
- First, we listen to you and learn about your goals and objectives.
- Next, we conduct extensive market and competitor research.
- We advise you and suggest the best solution at very affordable prices.
- We design and implement the eShop website, paying attention to every detail.
- We present your new eShop and proceed with any changes or optimizations.
- We stay by your side even after your eShop is complete, providing solutions to every request.
We don’t just create websites and e-shops, but solutions and growth tools for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions about Website Hosting
What is website hosting?
Website hosting refers to the service that provides the space where the files, data, and resources of a website are stored on the internet. The hosting server allows users to access your website via the World Wide Web.
What are the different types of website hosting?
There are various types of website hosting, including:
- Shared Hosting: Multiple websites share the resources of a single server.
- VPS Hosting: Virtual Private Server that shares the physical server with other VPS instances.
- Dedicated Hosting: An entire physical server dedicated to a single website.
- Cloud Hosting: Resources are provided by multiple servers in a network.
- Managed Hosting: The server is managed by the hosting provider.
At Webmaze, we provide dedicated servers that ensure security and excellent performance.
How much does website hosting cost?
The cost of website hosting depends on many factors, such as the type of hosting, the resources you need, the type of website, etc. A typical price range is between €80 - €250 per year, depending on the server specifications and your requirements.
What parameters should I consider before choosing a hosting provider?
- Some important factors include:
- The type of hosting offered by the provider.
- Resources provided (storage, bandwidth, RAM, CPU).
- Technical support and availability.
- Reliability and guaranteed uptime.
- Security and troubleshooting capabilities.