Websites that get found and get results
I design and build websites for small and medium-sized businesses and associations – from concept to launch and maintenance. I choose the technology based on who updates the site and how often, not out of habit. That's why we go through the options together before a single line of code is written.
Approaches – which one fits you?
The first question isn't the look but who updates the site and how often. The answer decides which of these three fits.
WordPress
When several people edit or you need a shopThe world's most used publishing platform. Content, images and news are updated in the browser without technical skills, and plugins add features like e-commerce (WooCommerce), booking calendars or multilingual support.
Best when: content changes often, several people update the site, or you need a shop or blog.
For example: an association that sells event tickets online and has several people updating the site.
Good to know: WordPress needs ongoing care – security updates and web hosting. I offer maintenance as a service.
Static site
When content rarely changes and speed mattersA hand-coded HTML+CSS site with no publishing system, hosted on a modern cloud platform (GitHub + Netlify). No database, no plugins – nothing to hack or patch every month.
Best when: content rarely changes and you want the best speed and search visibility with minimal running costs.
For example: a company presentation site or campaign page whose copy stays the same for months. This site is built that way too.
Good to know: content changes go through me – small updates are handled quickly and affordably, and hosting for small sites is often free.
Static + CMS
Speed and self-editing combinedA modern middle ground (e.g. Sanity): the site is as fast and secure as a static one, but content is edited in the browser through an easy admin panel – without the WordPress maintenance burden.
Best when: you want to update texts and images yourself but don't need WordPress's plugin jungle.
For example: a restaurant that updates its menu and opening hours from a phone, or an organisation that publishes its content in several languages.
Good to know: it takes more work to build than a plain static site, so it pays off when self-editing is a real need.
Comparison at a glance
| WordPress | Static | Static + CMS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-editable | ✔ in browser | – (updates through me) | ✔ in browser |
| Speed & security | Good when maintained | Excellent | Excellent |
| Running costs | Hosting + maintenance | Near zero | Low |
| Multilingual | With a plugin | ✔ built in | ✔ translations side by side |
| E-commerce, plugins | ✔ widest selection | – | Limited |
| Best fit | Content-rich site, shop, blog | Company site, campaigns | Frequently updated company site |
Experience
My background is in UI and interaction design and service design. At Satama Interactive I designed prototypes for the web, mobile, touchscreens and TV. That's why I start with the visitor: what they come to the site for, and where you want them to go next.
How I build every site
Whatever the technology, every site follows the same principles.
- Information is entered once. Opening hours, prices and contact details live in one place and update everywhere, so the site never contradicts itself.
- Multilingual from the start. Language versions share the same structure, and search engines recognise them correctly.
- Speed is measured, not guessed. I measure the site's speed on a phone before launch and fix what the measurement shows. Images are compressed and load only when needed.
- Findable and accessible. Every page has its own title, description and social sharing image, images have alt text, and the site carries structured data that search engines understand.
- Switching without downtime. The old site is backed up, old addresses are redirected to the new pages, and email keeps working throughout the switch.
- Photos, copy and visuals from the same maker. I shoot, write and design when needed, so everything looks consistent and you don't have to coordinate several vendors.
Every project also includes visual design, mobile optimisation, training on updating the site and agreed support after launch.
Maintenance and WordPress sites
I also build and maintain WordPress sites, and I currently maintain several, including a WooCommerce online shop. Maintenance covers updates, backups and monitoring. If the site slows down or something stops working, I find the cause by measuring, not guessing.
I make changes only with your approval and explain the work in plain language. A static site needs less care: maintenance is mostly agreed content changes.
If you already have a WordPress site, I can take over its maintenance, or review it and tell you whether to fix it or rebuild. The scope and price of maintenance are agreed in the quote.
Packages
Three sizes. The build method is chosen separately, based on who updates the site.
One page
€900 Real photos, real words.- Single-page website
- Photography included: 2-hour shoot, 10–20 edited images – usage rights on your own site and social media
- Copy written in your own words – no stock images, no generated filler
- Contact form
- SEO fundamentals
- Mobile optimisation
- Launch and handover
A good fit when: you're launching a campaign or need one working page quickly – without spending your own evenings on it.
Company website
€2,000 Found on Google, sells for you.- 5–7 pages
- Contact form
- Full SEO (metadata, structured data, sitemap)
- Google Business Profile set up
- Mobile optimisation
- One hour of training
A good fit when: your company needs a proper website that people actually find on Google.
Large website
€3,500 You update it, without the maintenance burden.- 10+ pages or two language versions
- Content management (WordPress or Sanity) – you update it yourself
- Full SEO
- Migration from the old site and URL redirects
- Mobile optimisation
- Two hours of training and written instructions
A good fit when: you have a lot of content, it changes often, or you need more than one language.
All prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is agreed before work starts – no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. Travel within the Helsinki region is included; further afield, travel costs are shown in the quote up front.
None of these quite fit? Tell me what you need and I'll quote for that.
The shoot happens during the same visit as the site planning, at one location, and the images are edited for website use. If you need more images, more locations or wider usage rights for advertising and print, see the photography packages – they can be combined into the same project.
What about DIY website builders?
AI-powered site builders are cheap and they work. If you enjoy doing it yourself, they're the right choice. Here's the honest comparison:
| DIY, approx. €30/month | One page, €900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost over three years | approx. €1,080 | €900 (+ domain approx. €15/yr) |
| Ongoing monthly cost | €30/month for as long as the site exists | €0 – hosting is free |
| Who does the work | You | Me |
| Your time | 15–30 hours | About 2 hours: brief and comments |
| Images | Stock or AI-generated | 10–20 photos, shot at your company |
| Copy | AI suggestions | Written from an interview with you |
| Usually included | Separate, I'll help you set it up |
A DIY service is cheaper per month but more expensive over three years – and you pay the difference with your own time. I'm worth hiring when your time is worth more than the difference in price.
AI can build a page template. It can't photograph your company.
How a website project runs
Starting point
We go through your goals, audience and who will update the site. If you already have a site, I review it first.
Approach & quote
You get a recommended approach with reasons, a fixed price and an estimate of monthly costs.
Structure & build
You see the site as a preview in your browser while it's being built and comment directly on it.
Launch & training
Your address is pointed to the new site and search engines are notified. You get training on updating the site and agreed support after launch.
Website questions
Can I update the site myself?
Yes, if the site is built with WordPress or as a static site with a CMS. You update text, images and things like opening hours in the browser, even on your phone. With a plain static site, changes go through me.
What does a website cost per month?
It depends on the technology. Hosting a small static site is often free, while WordPress needs web hosting and regular maintenance. I tell you the monthly costs in the quote up front.
How long does it take to build a website?
A one-page site is typically ready in 1–2 weeks and a 5–7 page company site in 2–4 weeks. Large or multilingual sites take longer. The schedule is agreed in the quote and also depends on how quickly copy and images are ready.
Will I keep my domain and email if the site changes?
Yes. Only the website address is pointed to the new service, so email keeps working throughout the switch. Old addresses are redirected to the new pages, so links and search visibility aren't lost.
Do you also do copy and photos?
When needed, yes. I shoot, write and design graphics myself, and aerial photos are possible with a drone. You can also supply your own material, and I'll optimise it for the site.