Growth-ready websites made easy for you
Your business is the starting point for your online presence
A valuable website is not just beautiful, but does exactly what you and your customers need. It's technically sound, pleasant to read, logically structured, and easily findable.
And moreover: it's super clear and works extremely simply. On the front end for your customers and on the back end for you.
Whether you already know exactly what you want, or want to discover it together: I'll help you make smart choices. You'll get guidance, design, development, and explanation. So your website works, grows, and continues to fit your needs.
Read more about the website I create:
Website created for Bara Zutphen
THE BASICS:
Strategic starter website
The basic website is a strong foundation: the perfect, interactive business card for your company. A place where your target audience can see at a glance what you offer – and how to get it. For many entrepreneurs, this foundation is already more than sufficient.
Some websites, however, need a little something extra. A blog, a portfolio, or a simple e-commerce module, for example. No unnecessary bells and whistles, just exactly what helps you move forward. That's why I offer multiple upgrades.
Website created together with Merijntje Betzema for Grietje Training
WEBSITE UPGRADE:
Better blogs
From “the blog” to “your blogs”. No longer a standalone and hard-to-find component, but your most recent knowledge and insights woven throughout the website. The blog is where you become visible, share knowledge, and build trust. By using smart blog modules and categories, we ensure this knowledge doesn't get lost as more blogs are posted, and the impact of each article increases. A blog site that shows what you're capable of!
Website created for Lena Öritsland
WEBSITE UPGRADE:
Beautiful portfolios
Are you a creative professional? For example, a photographer, designer, or architect? Then you want your work to speak for itself and stand out on your website. You deliver custom work, so your website deserves the same. We make your expertise visible by showcasing your projects in a way that is organized, attractive, credible, and that does justice to your creativity.
Website created for Instituut voor Biografiek in collaboration with Het Merkcollectief
WEBSITE UPGRADE:
Easy e-commerce
Want to sell your products or services through your website? We'll build a simple and effective e-commerce environment that works for you and your customers. No unnecessary complexity, just user-friendly and secure. Easy to check out, easy to follow up. Your checkout made easy!
The 5 steps to your growth-ready website:
Introduction & Discovery
We'll discuss your wishes, goals, and target audience. I'll listen, ask questions, and brainstorm with you. Together we discover what you really need.
Strategy & Planning
With a good working plan, we ensure that your website is spot on in terms of content, costs, planning, and substance.
Design & Development
I translate your story into a design that works. You get to see the progress along the way, so we achieve the perfect result together.
Populating & Refining
We fill the site with your unique content. Need help with texts or images? I'll guide you or engage my network.
Learning & Launching
You get to know your website inside and out. After the training, you can work independently – or you can let me support you in an ongoing collaboration.
How much does a website cost?
No standard websites, no standard prices. I first look at what you need and then create a fair quote. My websites start around €3200 and below you can see what’s typically included:
Strategic starter website
The strong foundation that every entrepreneur needs
The must-haves:
- 10-12 well-thought-out pages
- Basic SEO strategy
- Customer ratings or reviews
- Frequently asked questions
- Contact and registration form
- Mobile-friendly design
Creative showcase with blog or portfolio upgrade
For makers and thinkers who want to inspire
Extra on top of the basics:
- Advanced blog with custom-made templates for speed and ease of use
- Portfolio that showcases your work properly, think of photos, projects or events.
- Extra guidance and training
- 20 pages for more depth
Sales-powered website with e-commerce upgrade
Online selling without hassle
Everything from previous packages plus:
- Modern webshop with easy checkout pages, installments and subscriptions
- Secure payment system
- Extensive forms
- Automated confirmations
- 30 pages or more
Always included:
Personal guidance
4-8 hours of one-on-one sessions via Zoom, tailored to your package
Useful worksheets
For creating, delivering and maintaining content, you'll receive worksheets and instructions
Customized video tutorials
Live walkthrough of your website with recording, so you can review it later
Ready for Google
Together we'll create a basic SEO strategy and I'll make your site technically ready for Google
Privacy and security
Your site is GDPR-compliant with cookie notification and privacy statement
Valuable bonuses
Unlimited use of the WordPress Divi theme AND my 5 favorite premium plugins (value €845)
Sound good? Let's talk!
Let's see which type of website suits you best
Milo Mees
Day One
Deshna heeft geweldig werk geleverd voor de website van Day One. Het is een geweldige landing page voor onze start-up. De website biedt volop mogelijkheden om later uit te bouwen, Deshna denkt daar al zeer goed over na. Ze houdt rekening met je budget en durft ook kritisch te zijn als zij denkt dat bepaalde zaken niet goed werken. Step by step she takes you through the realization of your ambition.
Our customers and partners are impressed by the dynamics and content of our site. We hope to continue working with Deshna for a long time.
Anna Lena Mayor Ekeblad
Artist
My dream was to have a website I could be proud of. A site that serves as a digital business card and presents all the different aspects of my creativity, of course linked to a store, portfolio, blog, and all my social media accounts.
Thank you, Deshna, for helping realize my dream! I have a website and store that truly represent me and everything that belongs to me. Nowadays, I'm proud to say: Visit my site and you'll find everything you need to know about me – and much more!
Do you want a website done for you?
What I stand for:
Easy to work with
No complicated jargon or vague promises, but clear communication in understandable language. I am transparent about the process and keep my promises, ensuring our collaboration runs smoothly.
Easy choices
As an experienced guide, I help you with every decision. Together we look at what works best for your business and which tools fit, so you can confidently choose what suits you without stress.
Easy to follow
I provide you with a clear step-by-step plan with personal guidance and online overview. I take you by the hand so you know exactly who will do what at each step.
Easy access
No hassle with access or control. It's your website, so you get everything you need to manage your website yourself. Plus, I teach you exactly what you need to know to work independently.
Frequently asked questions
Of course you have questions about your new website - that's part of it! Here I share the answers that help most clients. For questions not covered here (or if you just want to brainstorm) - feel free to contact me. In a personal conversation, we'll take all the time to discuss your specific situation.
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Do you also create the texts and photos?
I'm happy to help you with the structure and provide feedback on your texts. For professional copywriting or photography, I work with specialists from my network. This way, you get exactly the support you need.
What about being findable on Google?
I build every website with SEO in mind: good content structure, fast loading times and the right technical foundation. I install the necessary tools and teach you the basics of SEO during our training.
Can I make changes to my website myself afterward?
Absolutely! You get full access, and during our training hours, I'll teach you exactly what you need to know. Most clients can independently update texts, replace photos, and post blogs after the training.
Do you also arrange hosting?
You have a choice: hosting through my partner where everything is taken care of, or your own hosting where I install your website. I'm happy to advise what works best in your situation.
Which pages are included in the websites?
This of course depends on your wishes. The most common pages are:
- Home
- Offerings
- For whom
- Blog
- About me/us
- Contact
Optional pages:
- Portfolio
- Web shop
- Thank you page
- Terms and conditions
Pages that are standard included:
- Privacy and cookie policy
- Work in progress page
- Search results page
- 404 page
As a website grows, you might consider:
- Separate FAQ page
- Separate testimonials page
- Multiple offering pages
- Special landing pages
- Special registration pages
- Special thank you pages
- And much more!
What are the premium plugins?
These are extensions to WordPress functions. You can use these on your website at no cost.
My favorite 5 plugins are:
- Divi Assistant
- Divi Pixel
- Divi Toolbox
- Happyfiles Pro
- Sureforms Pro
