Save money with us vs. Wix.com etc
In the long-run it is important to know that we can provide you a beautiful website at a lower price than online website builders like wix.com, shopify, squarespace, weebly and others. At wix you pay £240 / year every year for the lifetime of the website (Wix recommended “Business Plan” cost , February 2024). You also take the time to learn how to use their website builder and then build your own site! With us you pay us a one-off fee of approximately £1000 for a like-for-like e-commerce website (get a free estimate). With us you also save yourself the time of having to build the site yourself. We do it for you! And as the saying goes, “time is money”! Even without that consideration, in four years you’ve already paid the same price with Wix as you would have with us building your website for you. All the following years are free with us! Other advantages of a WordPress site are:
“Time is money”
- make your own updates to your website
- setup as many different admin or manager or editor users as you need
- choose from over 59,000 WordPress plugins to tailor your site to what you need it to do
- you have more flexibility and customization options with WordPress
- you have full ownership and control over your files whereas with wix you must use their hosting platform
- SEO tools are better with WordPress
- Wix.com e-commerce lacks depth of customization & scalability vs WordPress
Website Design
“The probability of bounce increases 32% as page load time goes from 1 second to 3 seconds”
Google / SOASTA Research 2017
Netweavings designs websites for small to medium-sized organisations and we will give you the best price with quality design (we attempt to match any price). Sites need to look beautiful, function well and load quickly in order to rank high in Google Search. With us you will get cutting-edge design and lightning-fast response. Google research has shown that the slower the site, the more likely a user will give up and leave (i.e. the probability of bounce).
E-commerce websites
Want to sell something on the web? We can get you setup with a beautiful, secure, fast-loading website that has these advantages:
- Wider Reach: E-shops can reach a global audience, allowing businesses to sell their products or services beyond geographical limitations. This is a stark contrast to traditional retail, which is typically confined to the local customer base.
- Lower Costs: Operating an e-shop generally involves lower overhead costs compared to traditional retail stores. Online businesses can save on physical store space, utility bills, and a large in-store staff, which can lead to lower prices for consumers.
- Convenience: E-commerce offers unmatched convenience to customers, who can browse and shop for products 24/7 from the comfort of their homes or on the go, without the need to visit a physical store.
- Personalized Shopping Experience: E-shops can leverage data analytics to offer personalized recommendations to customers based on their browsing and purchase history. This level of personalization is challenging to replicate in a traditional retail setting.
- Wide Selection of Products: Online stores can offer a broader selection of products than traditional retail stores, which are limited by shelf space. This includes niche products that might not be viable to stock in a physical store due to limited local demand.
- Varied Communication with Customers: E-commerce platforms enable direct communication with customers through emails, chat services, and social media, allowing businesses to build stronger relationships, gather feedback, and provide personalized customer support.
- Scalability: E-commerce businesses can easily scale up or down based on demand, without the need for physical expansion or significant investment in new locations. This flexibility allows for more efficient management of resources and inventory.
- Reduced Risk: Starting an e-shop often involves lower risk than opening a traditional retail store because of the lower initial investment and operating costs. This makes it easier for entrepreneurs to enter the market.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Online retailers can collect and analyze data on customer behavior, preferences, and buying patterns, enabling them to make informed decisions
Learning Management System (LMS)
Netweavings can add a LMS (Learning Management System), like Learndash, to your website which will …
- Accessibility: One of the most significant advantages of online learning systems is that they allow students to access learning materials from anywhere, at any time. This means that education is no longer confined to physical classrooms, making it possible for students in remote or rural areas to pursue their studies without having to relocate.
- Flexibility: Online learning systems provide flexibility in terms of when and how students learn. People can learn at their own pace, revisiting lectures and resources as many times as needed. This is particularly beneficial for those who are balancing studies with work or family commitments.
- Cost-effectiveness: Online courses can be more cost-effective than traditional classroom-based courses. They often require fewer physical resources, and there’s no need for students to incur travel or accommodation costs.
- Interactive Learning: Many online learning platforms incorporate interactive elements like youtube videos, quizzes, and interactive content, enhancing the learning experience and helping to keep students engaged.
- Customized Learning Experience: LMS can track the progress and performance of each learner helping teachers to identify areas where students are struggling and offer additional resources or support.
- Up-to-date Content: Online courses can be updated more easily and regularly than traditional textbooks.
- Scalability: Online learning systems can accommodate a large number of students without the need for physical space.
WordPress & Drupal CMS Websites
These true and trusted Content Management Systems (CMS), WordPress and Drupal, which we design for you are reliable and flexible to create stunning websites. Once designed by us they allow you to make your own updates to your content and maintain your own website so that you don’t incur monthly charges which is the operating method of online website builders such as Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, GoDaddy, SquareOnline, Square Online, Woo and others (more expensive in the long-run).
Search Engine Optimization
Getting your website to show up on the first page of Google Search!
Website Hosting and Domain Name Setup
We help you choose and setup your domain name. We can also provide hosting for your website too (the disk space and web server where your website resides).