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Frequently asked questions

What we are often asked

The most important answers up front. Whatever is missing here, we sort out in your inquiry.

How much does a website cost?

A website for your local business (Local) costs €650: home page and up to 4 more pages, plus legal notice and privacy policy, inquiry form, domain and hosting in the first year. Your Google Business Profile can be added for €150. A company website with up to 5 individually designed page types and up to 12 pages (Business) costs €2,390, including the Google Business Profile and twelve months of the security package. A shop, booking platform or integrations are quoted individually (Custom). All prices are in euros and are the full amount you pay; as a small business under § 19 of the German VAT Act we do not charge VAT. More on the pricing page.

What is the free preview?

Based on your details we create a first draft of your website. You look at it and tell us what you would like to change. Then you decide whether to hire us. The draft is free and without obligation.

How long does it take?

Depending on the scope, up to two weeks from the first planning until the site is online. For that we need your photos and information in time. We set the exact schedule together at the start.

Do the domain and website belong to me?

Yes. Domain, content and ad account are in your name, even though we cover the costs for domain and hosting. If you ever switch providers, you take everything with you.

Do you promise me more inquiries through Google?

No. Nobody can honestly promise that. We tell you beforehand what we want to achieve and show you regularly what is really happening.

How do I reach you?

Through the inquiry form, by email to kontakt@don-e-design.com or at +49 155 67741145 by phone, WhatsApp or SMS. We usually reply within a few hours.

What is in the security package?

We back up your website regularly, install updates and monitor its availability. This includes an SSL certificate for the encrypted connection, and for websites built by us, domain and hosting are included. On its own the security package costs €20 per month, also for websites we did not build, and can be canceled monthly. The Business package includes twelve months; with Local you can add it. After that it continues on its own or as part of profile management. We cannot guarantee complete protection against attacks.

What is a Google Business Profile?

Your listing on Google Maps and in Google Search, with address, business hours, photos and reviews. We set it up completely for €300, together with the Local package for €150, and with Business it is included. With profile management for €150 per month we keep the details current, publish two posts a month with photos and information you send us, and keep an eye on the reviews.

Do I already need to know exactly what I want?

No. Describe briefly what it is about. We sort out the rest together, and the free preview shows you where it can go.

Do I need Google Ads?

Not necessarily. Whether Google Ads make sense for your business depends on your offer, your budget and your competition. Running ads alone does not guarantee additional inquiries.

What do Google Ads cost with you?

Setting up your campaign costs €400 one-time, management €100 per month, cancel monthly. Together with managing your Google Business Profile it is €250 per month. You pay the ad budget directly to Google; it is not included in our prices.

What do I need to get started?

Your logo, if you have one, a few photos and bullet points about your services. Whatever is missing, we sort out together.

Who writes the copy?

We do. You give us the information about your business, we write the copy from it, and you check it before the site goes live. If you already have your own text, we are happy to use it.

Can I change things myself later?

Yes, if you want to. We make you an individual quote for that, because the effort depends on your site. Changes we make for you are agreed with you beforehand, including the price.

Do you only work in Germany?

Mostly for businesses in Germany, but not only. We work in English as well, by phone, email and video, and the process is the same wherever you are. Prices are in euros.

Do you build bilingual websites?

Yes, for example in German and English, like this site. Each language gets its own addresses, and Google understands which page belongs to which. Because the scope differs from site to site, you get an individual quote for it.

How much does a booking system cost?

The booking system costs from €20 per month. On top of that there is a one-time setup: €300 for an existing website, or €150 added to the package price if we build your new website. You pay no commission per booking. All prices are in euros and are the full amount you pay; as a small business under § 19 of the German VAT Act we do not charge VAT. More on the pricing page.

What is the difference to a booking portal?

With a booking portal your customers book on a third party’s website. Our booking system lives inside your own website and looks like it. You pay no commission per booking and no subscription to a third-party provider, only our prices.

Anything still open?

Just put your question in the inquiry or send it by WhatsApp. We answer personally.

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