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Create a website that's truly yours.

You want a professional website built — new or as a relaunch? We build it custom, not from a template or plugin stack. You send us copy, images, and your vision; we deliver a first draft in no time. Web design that fits your business — and technology that doesn't break the moment you need something special.

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The problem

Builders like Wix or WordPress packed with plugins are quick to set up — and just as quick to hit their limits. Every feature depends on whether a plugin exists, stays compatible, and gets maintained. The site loads slowly because it's dragging 30 extensions along, looks like a thousand others, and barely scales. If you've worked with an agency before, you know the other extreme: long wait times, off-the-shelf themes, every change costs extra. An off-the-shelf website might fit — but it's never truly yours.

From practice

We code your website from scratch instead of clicking templates together. You get code that maps your content and workflows exactly — your own editorial system if you manage content yourself, clean interfaces to your shop, newsletter, or product data, a design that exists nowhere else. Built on Laravel or pure custom development if you prefer — lean, no plugin bloat. The process: clarify requirements, concrete quote with realistic timeline, first working draft in minimal time, one round of revisions, then live. And it all runs on the same infrastructure we use for portals with hundreds of thousands of visitors a month.

What that means in practice

Relaunch and redesign, without losing rankings.

  • 01 A design that's one of a kind — no off-the-shelf theme. Custom-coded frontend instead of bought template, pixel-perfect to your brand
  • 02 The site loads fast because it carries no excess weight. Lean code without plugin stack, optimized images, Varnish and Redis cache on your own infrastructure
  • 03 Features that match your workflows — not the other way around. Custom CMS or Laravel foundation, tailored interfaces instead of plugin compromises
  • 04 Your systems talk to each other. API integration with your shop, newsletter, product databases and social media; fallback via on-page or JSON parsing where no interface exists
  • 05 The site grows with you instead of hitting the next wall. Scalable, maintainable structure; no dependency on plugins that might disappear
Proven, not promised

Results. No promises.

Real results from projects we've delivered — anonymised, but not dressed up.

Load time of a high-traffic portal
before 3–12 s
after 0,05 s
TTFB, around 50× faster
Server errors per day
before 1.177
after 0
Server error pages completely eliminated
Blocked Bot Sessions
before 4.5M
after stopped
Millions of bot sessions stopped, site restored to stability
Google Visibility (Sistrix), 12 months
before Starting value
after +800 %
Individual case: Technology + Content + Structure + Analysis, no guarantee
Your benefit

What a clean relaunch gets you.

  • A website that belongs to you — your own code, no vendor lock-in from a template builder
  • Custom web design instead of a template hundreds of others use too
  • Fast load times and clean code from day one
  • First working draft in minimal time instead of months of waiting
  • New build or relaunch — we bring your existing content and rankings along
References

From solo operation to specialist portal — all built in-house.

Website: Ferienwohnungen im Harz
Single Holiday Rental Commission-free direct booking website for a vacation rental in the Harz — easy for the owner to manage themselves. Lightweight custom PHP CMS, responsive, with custom booking inquiry form and SEO landing pages per region and topic that rank on Google. 33% increase in Google traffic within 7 days. Higher booking volume from installers and improved Google rankings. View project → 100/100 PageSpeed — Performance, SEO, accessibility, and best practices all at 100. Measured on this page.
Website: Immobilien an der Costa Blanca
Real Estate Multi-language sales website for new property developments on the Costa Blanca, specifically targeted at DACH buyers. Multilingual website (i18n), responsive, with large drone aerial footage as hero — image-optimized and fast delivery. SEO optimization, landing pages for lead generation, drone intro, back-end (admin panel), contact form, WhatsApp integration, chatbot. View project →
Website: CxP Agentur-Website
Agency Website Our own agency website, trilingual DE/EN/ES, with AI chat, inquiry funnel, and inline editor. AI chat assistant based on Claude, automatic translation engine during editing and content that's editable directly on the page with a click. Back-end with statistical reporting, quote and order management – paperless office. View project →
Website: Motorrad-Fachportal mit Community
Specialist Portal Leading motorcycle specialist magazine with editorial team, community and live statistics — our most technically demanding high-load project. 3-node Galera cluster for high availability, Varnish cache, Redis, proprietary Manticore full-text search and AI-powered editorial system. GDPR compliance, consent management including ad server and agency marketing. API integration and social media analytics via Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Product API connections to relevant partners such as FCMoto, Motoin and Polo. Retina support, proprietary newsletter tool, invoicing system, collection system, bot, spam, DDoS and security package. Reel-Tile, hotel management, tour shop, download shop, PayPal API and various others. View project → The +800% visibility and 0.1 s load time come from this project.
PageSpeed-Ergebnis fewo-lerbachtal.de: 100 Leistung, 100 Barrierefreiheit, 100 Best Practices, 100 SEO
Measured against fewo-lerbachtal.de: 100/100 in performance, SEO, accessibility, and best practices — load time under 1 second.
Edit content yourself

Making changes won't cost you anything — you do it yourself.

No login, no backend, no developer. You click the text on your finished page, write directly there and save — your change goes live instantly.

  • You change prices, opening hours, text and images yourself — in the time it takes to type.
  • No change fee for every little thing.
  • If you can write an email, you can maintain your site.
How it works

That's how it works.

  • 1You describe your project — in your own words, no jargon.
  • 2You get a fixed-price quote up front — no hidden costs, no obligation.
  • 3We only build once you say yes. One dedicated contact, no call centre.

The “yes” is yours, not ours.

Team

Small, specialized, accessible.

No mass agency. You talk directly with the people who actually do the work — we don't even have account managers.

Matthias
Matthias

Full stack from database to pixel. Builds systems that hold up under real load — clusters, APIs, performance. Where others say "it can't be done," he finds the way.

Alex
Alex
SEO & Content

20 years of editorial work and SEO. Finds the levers others miss and writes content that gets read and ranks — with real data, not gut feeling.

Janine
Janine
Quality & Testing

Quality isn't a coincidence. We check, test, and don't let anything through that doesn't work — before your customer ever sees it.

Joséphine
Joséphine
Graphic Design & Layout

Gives every project its own face: layout, typography, and visual language. Makes sure a page doesn't just work, but looks right at first glance — clear, distinctive, no template feeling.

Ralf
Ralf
Editorial & Content

For 40 years a journalist and motorcycle expert. Writes from genuine expertise rather than clichés — substantive content that establishes authority and ranks.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about relaunch and web development.

What does it cost to have a website built?
We don't offer one-size-fits-all pricing — a simple business card site costs less than a portal with shop, editorial system, and integrations. We first clarify what you need, then give you a concrete fixed quote with realistic timing. No hourly billing with surprises at the end.
Have a website built or DIY with a template builder?
For a simple one-page business card, a builder might work. Once you need custom design, good load times, SEO, integrations, or your own workflows, a builder won't get you there — and you'll end up spending more time than the result is worth. That's where we come in.
Web design agency or template builder — what's the difference?
A builder gives you templates and walls. With us, you get custom-coded web design: a layout that's yours alone, technology that scales with you, and a real contact instead of a support queue. You pay more than a monthly subscription — but you get a site that belongs to you and never blocks you on custom features.
Can you redesign my existing website instead of building new?
Yes. Often a full rebuild isn't necessary — we refresh the design, technology, and speed of your current site or migrate it gradually. We're honest about what makes sense instead of rebuilding everything on principle.
How do we do a website relaunch without losing rankings?
The most common relaunch mistake: the new site looks better but ranks worse because URLs, structure, or internal signals are lost. We preserve what works and your rankings, set up clean redirects, migrate content and structure carefully — and only go live once everything is technically verified.
Services

Andere Disziplinen

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SEO

SEO root cause analysis instead of standard checklists — we find what's actually holding your site back.

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Content

Content that gets read, shared, and linked to — not stuffed with keywords.

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Mailing

Get your emails and newsletters delivered — SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Reverse DNS, bounce management.

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AI Automation

We automate your inbox, accounting, documents, and text using AI — proven in our own publishing house. Drudgery gone, decisions stay with you.

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Security

Protection against AI bots, scrapers, and brute-force attacks — continuously adapted, not just filtered once.

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Hosting

Your site outgrew standard hosting? We don't provide servers — we build, set up and operate the high-availability infrastructure behind it: mirrored Galera database, caching and failover. Kept lean, full control, no tech overkill.

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Vacation Rental Website

Your own website for your vacation rental — direct bookings instead of platform commissions.

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Motorcycle Content

Expert motorcycle content from a specialist journalist — cleanly executed.

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WordPress & TYPO3

WordPress or TYPO3 hitting their limits? We build custom solutions and get you out of the mess.

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Storytelling

Facts, technology, and company history become a story people read and remember — instead of an 'About Us' page nobody finishes.

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Website creation

Have a professional website built for you — custom-made, no template systems, dedicated point of contact.

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Online Shop

Renting Shopify or stuck with Gambio? We build you your own self-hosted shop that truly belongs to you.

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Process

Your new website in 5 steps.

No template system — custom-coded to your goals, content, and features. We don't start with a ready-made template, but with a clear analysis. From that comes a concrete proposal with a realistic estimate of effort and timeline.

01Requirements 02Quote 03Content & access 04Draft 05Go-live
  1. 01

    Clarify requirements

    New website or redesign, goal, style and required features — and what content already exists or is missing: copy, images, videos, SEO texts, licenses. Plus domain, hosting, server and whether we go live or hand over the finished files.

  2. 02

    Quote & timeline

    Based on your input, a concrete quote: scope of work, technical implementation, content services if desired, expected duration, and whether go-live is included.

  3. 03

    Content & access

    Once you've given the go-ahead, you provide the necessary content and access — texts, images, logos, product data, and credentials for your domain, hosting, CMS, or server. What's missing slows things down; what's ready speeds things up.

  4. 04

    Draft & coordination

    You get a first implemented version and check whether direction, structure, style, and function are fundamentally right. A revision round incorporates your specific adjustments to content, design, and implementation.

  5. 05

    Final check & launch

    Technology, content, and presentation across all devices and features get a final review, then the last sign-off — and the site goes live or is handed over to you as a finished build.

Confidential. All data, content, and access we receive is treated confidentially and in line with GDPR — no sharing with third parties without necessity or consent. This also applies to the use of AI tools.

The tech, made visible
BrowserVisitor nginxTLS · HTTP/3 VarnishHTML-Cache Apache · PHPApplication ProxySQLRouting Galera 01Writer Galera 02Reader Galera 03Reader Redis GlusterFS

The same architecture that powers high-traffic portals — proof, not claims.1

¹ GlusterFS distributed file system, triple-replicated — a lean in-house stack instead of Kubernetes/CephFS, faster and simpler to run.