Buying a website – Everything you need to know before choosing a website provider

What should you look for when buying a website?

When choosing a website provider, you need a solution that is fast, secure, easy to update and – most importantly – optimized so that customers will actually find you and contact you. At Hjemmesiden.no we do it simple and safe to buy a new website, with no hidden costs.

The market for web development can be confusing. Many people experience getting offers with big price difference and content. To ensure your investment yields a good return, you should make sure your website provider delivers on the following points:

• Full ownership: You should own your domain, content, and website. Avoid players who "lock" you into proprietary systems where you lose everything if you want to change providers.

• User-friendly editing: You must be able to easily change texts, replace images and add new subpages yourself, without having to pay for every little change.

• Search Engine Visibility (SEO): A website has no value if no one can find it. The site must be built technically correctly for Google from day one.

• Security and privacy: SSL certificates, two-factor authentication and adaptation to GDPR/privacy regulations are today legal requirements and a prerequisite for trust.

All of this is included when you buy a website from us.

We believe that buying a website should be predictable. That's why we deliver complete, turnkey solutions where all the technical foundations are in place from the start:

Design & Functionality:

• Tailor-made and responsive design: The website adapts to your visual profile and works perfectly on mobile, tablet and computer.

• Lifetime license on Divi: Including future updates for the market-leading website builder.

• Capacity: Up to 8 subpages and 10 GB of storage space (can be expanded if needed).

• Licensed images: Professional images tailored to your subject content.

• Professional contact forms: Setting up custom forms in WPForms Elite for simple inquiries.

• Integration: Seamless connection to your company's social media profiles.

SEO, Security & Legal Requirements:

• Basic SEO: Technical search engine optimization and indexing in Google Search Console.

• Maximum security: SSL certificate (HTTPS), hidden login page, two-factor authentication and encrypted email sending via SMTP.

• Universal Design & GDPR: Adapted for users with disabilities and setup of privacy policy and cookie consent box.

Training and further operation:

• Included training: We go through the website together via Teams/video meetings and give you access to simple training videos.

• No jamming: If you want to operate the site yourself after launch, you are completely free to do so. We also offer favorable operation and maintenance agreements if you want us to take care of all the technical aspects of your everyday life.

How the process works

1. Non-binding conversation: We map the company's needs, goals and desires for the new website.
2. Structure and design: We prepare a draft design and structure based on your content and wishes.
3. Development and SEO: We build the website, add content, set up security and optimize for search engines.
4. Review and launch preparation: You can test the page, and we will make any adjustments before publishing.
5. Launch and training: The website is published, and we provide you with training so that you can safely use your new website.