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Website design and development in Lyon

A website is only worth having if it is found, readable and fast. We build clear, well-structured sites designed for local search, in Lyon and across the Rhône.

Plenty of websites are good-looking and completely invisible: nobody finds them. We start from the opposite end. A good site is first a clear structure, useful content, a decent loading speed and search optimization built in from the start - the look sits on top of that. It is the method we apply to our own sites, including the one you are reading.

Which type of site suits your business?

Three options depending on your goal - and we help you choose.

Showcase site

This is the most common type. It presents your trade, your services and your past work, and makes people want to get in touch: the aim is to build confidence and turn a visit into a call or a quote request.

Ideal for:

  • Tradespeople
  • Shops and retailers
  • Professional practices
  • Small and medium businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
Business site

A showcase site enriched with practical features, chosen to fit your activity, to save you time day to day.

Possible features:

  • Online quotes
  • Appointment booking
  • Diary and calendar
  • Portfolio gallery
  • Forms tailored to your trade
  • Customer area

Custom-built, starting from what you actually need.

E-commerce site

To sell your products online with a simple buying journey and secure payments - a shop ready to grow with your catalog.

What the shop handles:

  • Sales and secure payment
  • Order tracking and delivery
  • Stock management
  • Promotions and discount codes
  • Product pages optimized for search
  • Training so you can run the shop yourself

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Method from the first conversation to going live

Our method, step by step

A website project rarely goes off the rails because of technology - most of the time, vagueness is the problem. Our process is built so that at every stage you can see clearly where your site stands and what we need from you.

01

Scoping

We start from your business, your customers and your goals. That conversation produces the page structure, the list of content to prepare and the schedule. Nothing is designed until this framework has been approved with you.

  • Needs analysis
  • Page structure
  • Content to prepare
  • Schedule
02

Mock-up

You see the site before it exists: main pages, layout, colors, reading logic. You comment, we adjust, you approve. Changing things at this stage costs only a conversation - far less than once development has started.

  • Main pages
  • Layout
  • Colors
  • Approval
03

Build

The approved mock-up becomes a real site: integration, content, forms, flawless display on every screen, speed tuning. You follow progress as it goes.

  • Integration
  • Forms
  • Mobile display
  • Speed optimization
04

Going live

Before opening to the public, we check the essentials: indexing, redirects if the site replaces an older one, forms and display on phones. We publish, then check one last time that Google is reading your site correctly.

  • Indexing
  • 301 redirects
  • Final testing
  • Publication

Search optimization from the design stage

Search optimization is not an option added at the end: it is decided in the structure of the site itself. Relevant title tags and descriptions, readable addresses, structured data, speed, mobile compatibility, content that answers real searches - all of that is built in as standard. For a local business, we pay particular attention to searches for Lyon and the Rhône, and to consistency with your Google listing.

Redesigning an existing site

Is your site dated, slow or badly displayed on mobile? A redesign will modernise it - but the real challenge is not to lose the search ranking you already have. We keep the content that works and set up 301 redirects from the old addresses to the new ones, so the site's history carries over. This is a technical point many people overlook, and it costs rankings overnight.

Hosting, domain name and ownership

We can take care of hosting and the domain name if you wish, with reputable providers (see our hosting page). One rule we never bend: the domain name and the credentials stay in your name. You own your site and remain free in your choices, never dependent on a supplier.

How much does it cost?

Every project is different - a five-page showcase site and a shop with two hundred products have nothing in common. Here are our starting prices, excluding VAT: the precise quote is drawn up after a first conversation about your needs.

Showcase site

from€599 excl. VAT

VAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French tax code

  • Domain name and hosting included for the first year
  • Optional maintenance: €6.50 excl. VAT / month

Or €39 excl. VAT / month for 24 months, maintenance included.

Business site

from€1,150 excl. VAT

VAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French tax code

  • Domain name and hosting included for the first year
  • Optional maintenance: €14.90 excl. VAT / month

Or €79 excl. VAT / month for 24 months, maintenance included.

Online shop

from€6,900 excl. VAT

VAT not applicable, art. 293 B of the French tax code

  • Catalog, basket and online payment
  • Quote drawn up according to the number of products

What makes the price vary: the number of pages, the features and the content to be written - text and photos. The quote is free and you will know exactly what you are paying before committing.

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A site, and then what?

Once online, a site lives on: security updates, corrections, new pages or features. We provide that follow-up over time - see our development and applications page for all our web and software services. You are never left alone with a frozen site.

Where and for whom

You can look at our past work to see sites already online.

We work with individuals, tradespeople, self-employed professionals and small businesses in Lyon and throughout the Rhône. The first conversation works perfectly well by phone or video call; we can also arrange to meet. To get started, simply tell us about your project.

Frequently asked questions about this service

How long does it take to build a site?

Allow a few days for a simple showcase site, and a few weeks for a business site or a shop. The timescale depends mainly on the content (text, photos): as soon as it is ready, the build moves quickly.

How much does a website cost?

It depends on the type of site, the number of pages, the features and the content to be written. We provide a free, detailed quote after a first conversation, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Do the domain name and the site really belong to me?

Yes, always. The domain name and the credentials are created in your name and stay there. You are never dependent on us and can take your site elsewhere if you wish.

How many pages should a showcase site have?

Four to six is often enough: home, about, services, past work and contact. A few clear, complete pages beat a pile of empty ones. We settle on the right number together at the scoping stage.

Can I supply my own text and photos?

Of course, and it is even better that way: nobody knows your trade better than you. If you are short of time or not comfortable writing, we can draft the text from a conversation and retouch your photos.

Will I be able to edit the site myself?

Yes, if you want to: we can hand over a site you update yourself, with a training session. Otherwise we handle the changes. You choose how independent you want to be.

What happens to my old site in a redesign?

We keep what works and set up redirects from the old addresses to the new ones, so the search ranking already earned is not lost. Your history carries over to the new site.

Will my site display properly on a phone?

Yes, always. Most visits today happen on mobile: every site is built to adapt cleanly to the screen, from phone to desktop.

Do I need a showcase site or an online shop?

A showcase site is enough if your aim is to be found and contacted. A shop makes sense as soon as you sell products and want to take payment online. We decide based on what you actually do, without selling you more than you need.

Is search optimization included?

The basics are: structure, headings, speed, mobile compatibility, tags and content designed to be found locally. More thorough, ongoing search support can be added depending on your goals.

Will I be first on Google as soon as the site goes live?

No, and be wary of anyone who promises you that. A good site starts on solid ground, but ranking is built over time, through content and reputation. We lay the foundations properly from the outset.

Who handles the hosting?

We can manage the hosting and the domain name through reputable providers, or work with yours. Either way, the credentials stay in your name.

Will the site be secure (HTTPS)?

Yes. The security certificate (the padlock, https) is set up as standard: it is essential both for visitor confidence and for search ranking.

Can I sell and take payments online?

Yes, with an e-commerce site: catalog, basket, secure payment by card or PayPal, order and stock management. We train you to run the shop day to day.

Do you provide maintenance after the site goes live?

Yes. A site lives on: security updates, fixes, new pages or features. We provide that follow-up so your site stays current and reliable over time.

I have no content yet, is that a problem?

No. We can start with scoping and the mock-up, and build the content alongside. We guide you on what to prepare, and can write it with you if needed.

Will the site be compliant (legal notices, cookies, GDPR)?

Yes, we put in place the required pages (legal notices, privacy policy) and cookie management. For a shop, we add the terms and conditions of sale.

Do you work remotely or do we need to meet?

Both are possible. The first conversation works very well by phone or video call, and most of the project can be run remotely. A meeting remains an option if you prefer.

Will I be able to expand my site later?

Yes, that is the intention. A showcase site can later gain new pages, business features or a shop, without starting over.

Can the site be linked to my Google listing and my reviews?

Yes. We make sure everything is consistent with your Google listing (contact details, opening hours) and can showcase your customer reviews, which strengthens both trust and local search ranking.

Can't find your question? It may be in our full FAQ.

Going further

Our other web services and the scope of our work.

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