10 tips for having a website built
A good website is the foundation of your online presence. But what should you look out for? Here are 10 tips.
1. Define your goal
What should the website achieve? Generate leads, sell products, inform? Your goal determines the setup.
2. Choose the right type of website
3. Think mobile-first
More than 60% of all internet traffic comes from mobile devices. Your website has to look perfect on a phone.
4. Invest in SEO from day one
SEO is not an afterthought. Make sure your website is technically optimised with fast load times, a clean URL structure, meta tags and structured data.
5. Choose speed
A website that takes longer than 3 seconds to load loses 53% of its visitors. Pick modern technology (Next.js, static generation) that loads in an instant.
6. Secure your website
An SSL certificate (HTTPS) is a given. But think about headers, input validation and regular updates too.
7. Plan for scalability
Your website grows with your business. Choose technology that scales, not something you have to replace in two years.
8. Ask for a CMS
You want to be able to edit content yourself without depending on a developer for every text change.
9. Plan the maintenance
Websites need maintenance: updates, backups, monitoring. Agree on this up front.
10. Pick the right partner
Choose an agency that listens, communicates transparently and can show references. Discover how VirtuoLab works.