How does Website as a Service work?
Same principle as leasing your work truck: you drive it, the provider keeps it
running. With us it goes like this: you order online and answer a few questions
about your business. We build concept, design, copy and technology in one proven
process, you review a clickable preview, then the site goes live on your domain.
From then on we handle changes, security, hosting and the growth of your
visibility, month after month. Your part of the work fits comfortably around
your actual job.
The difference from a classic agency project is the operations phase: an agency
delivers and moves on. A subscription provider only earns money if your website
keeps performing long-term. The incentives work in your favor, every single month.
Our page on the process from order to launch walks
through every step in detail, and the
pricing overview of the website subscription plans lists
exactly what each plan includes.
What does it cost compared to the alternatives?
The pattern: cheap subscriptions win their low headline price back through setup
fees and surcharges. Agencies cost the most in year one and then leave you on your
own. Do yourself a favor and run the numbers over 3 years.
How to recognize a good WaaS provider
- No setup fee and no surcharges for basics like SSL or mobile optimization
- Exit rights: your content is yours, and you can take over the site after a fixed term
- Written response times for changes (ours: within 48 hours)
- Visibility work is part of the contract: search engines and AI answer engines, not just "site online"
- References the provider still operates today, not just built once
For a complete due-diligence list, read the magazine article
12 questions to ask any website provider before you sign.