For me, it’s not just about the tech,
it’s also about a passion for every single pixel.
Landing pages, websites
and a little bit more
I build my clients’ websites using WordPress, a CMS originally designed for blogs. Over the years, it has evolved into a powerful and versatile platform.
WordPress is a true “Swiss Army knife” with endless possibilities. Smaller websites, such as a landing page or a so-called one-pager, can be built quickly. But WordPress also makes it easy to create larger projects like online shops or classic news websites—and, most importantly, to keep them updated with ease.
I leave the development of WordPress themes and plugins to the true specialists in that field. What I do is often described as WordPress Implementation Specialist or WordPress Solutions Specialist. In other words, I work with existing themes (collections of templates) and plugins to bring my clients’ layouts and ideas to life. I build websites using page builders, customize stylesheets (CSS), and extend or adjust functionality with PHP and/or JavaScript. This approach is faster and more cost-effective than starting completely from scratch with a custom WordPress theme.
For the “tougher cases”—such as custom plugin development and API integrations—I can rely on a network of specialists. Almost anything can be made possible.
Optimization and Security
Website optimization is one of my top priorities. Even though internet access is getting faster—whether at home, in the office, or on the go—a website should never take longer to load than necessary. That’s why I optimize all image files before integrating them into a website.
At the end of a project, I can also implement additional measures on request—such as caching configurations and compression of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS code—to achieve the best possible score in the Google PageSpeed Insights Tool.
This not only improves SEO but also ensures your website loads faster across all devices. Of course, site speed also depends on the hosting provider, and I’m happy to assist with choosing the right one.
If desired, I also take steps to make your website as secure as possible.
Webdesign
I wouldn’t call myself a web designer who can also code—rather the other way around.
Although I’ve developed a strong sense for design since the early 1990s through my work in and with various agencies, I prefer to leave the truly creative concepts to a skilled graphic or web designer. My strength lies in the implementation and further development of those ideas into fully functioning websites. A little design always finds its way in, though.
I have extensive experience with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and with working on and optimizing WordPress themes and plugins. My knowledge of PHP and JavaScript is also sufficient to make specific customizations when needed.
References
(Selected projects)NEW
Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
deartrier.de
Client/Customer/Design:Bea Linzmeier
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de.mika.health
Client:Fosanis GmbH
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
citizens-initiative.eu
Client:The ECI Campaign
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.yapu.solutions
Client:YAPU Solutions GmbH
Design:
simpleplus
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.unepmeba.org
Client:YAPU Solutions GmbH
Design:
simpleplus
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
ecomicroecuador.org.ec
Client:YAPU Solutions GmbH
Design:
simpleplus
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.zahnarzt-hoppenburg.de
Client:Medbranding Göbel
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.tierarztpraxis-carter.de
Client:Medbranding Göbel
Design: Kristina Nickel
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.tierarzt-goebel.de
Client:Tierarztpraxis Göbel
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.taxi-times.com
Client:taxi-times Verlags GmbH
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.heimtieraerztin.de
Client:Medbranding Göbel
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Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
www.trapango.com
Client:Medbranding Göbel
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www.pflegewelt-berlin-mitte.de
Client:Pflegewelt Berlin Mitte GmbH
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With the right connections
to the perfect result
My clients include advertising agencies that either don’t have their own online department or currently lack the capacity, as well as independent client and marketing consultants, graphic designers, and also end clients.
advertising agencies
Graphic Design
Others
Bea Linzmeier (Digital PR, Events & Networking) | Trier
Christian Meckelmann (Developer) | Berlin
Two options at a glance
The two examples below give you an initial idea of costs, but they are not set in stone. Depending on the scope of work, time and costs may vary. For larger projects, a project-based price can of course also be negotiated.
Landingpage / One-Pager
Timeframe
starting at 2 days
(after receiving layouts and/or style guides, text, and media)
Scope
- Landing page / One-pager based on your design specifications
- Contact form
- Pages for legal notice and privacy policy
- Cookie banner and configuration
- SEO plugin for self-managed optimization (optional)
- Security and firewall plugin (optional)
- Custom login URL (optional)
- Development + go-live
Costs
from € 760,-
More extensive website
Timeframe
starting at 3 days
(after receiving layouts and/or style guides, text, and media)
Scope
- Implementation of all pages based on your layout or idea
- Contact form
- Pages for legal notice (Impressum) and privacy policy
- Cookie banner and configuration
- SEO plugin for self-managed optimization (optional)
- Security and firewall plugin (optional)
- Custom login URL (optional)
- Development + go-live
Costs
from € 1140,-
* Since I hold an “Unlimited Lifetime” license for my preferred theme, no extra costs for the theme apply unless another theme is requested. Of course, you may also purchase and use your own license. The theme I most frequently use is “Pro” by theme.co.
For all websites I create,
I also offer maintenance and support.
Scope
- Backup creation and/or monitoring
- Checking your website for required updates and errors
- Corrections (content, structure, functionality)
- Content changes and additions
Time required
from 2 hours / month
Costs
from € 100 / month
or based on actual effort
More extensive edits of content and functionality are charged at € 50 / hour.
For WordPress websites not originally created by me, I am happy to take over further maintenance and support after an analysis and a familiarization phase with the site’s specific requirements.
Bottom line
My day rate for web projects is €380. If preferred, billing can also be done on an hourly basis at €50/hour.
Like with most freelancers, though, a workday for me usually means more than just 8 hours — it’s definitely not a 9-to-5 job. So don’t worry, I won’t just drop the mouse after exactly 8 hours and collapse face-first onto the keyboard.
All prices listed on this page are net amounts. For clients in Germany, 19% German sales tax applies. For clients outside Germany, no sales tax will be charged (reverse charge may apply).
