SGS
Website as a Service

A custom website, without the worries.

A professional custom website straight away, without paying anything upfront. With a website subscription you pay a fixed monthly fee. We build, host and maintain.

  • No upfront costs
  • One fixed monthly fee
  • No trackers or cookie walls
All included

One fee. Nothing else to worry about.

No upfront costs, no separate bills. We invest in your site because we like working with you for the long term.

Design and build

A custom site for your business. Fast, secure and easy to find.

Hosting and domain

Hosting and https are included. We also register and renew your domain name, billed separately each year.

Maintenance and security

Updates, security and 24/7 monitoring. We keep everything up to date.

Small changes

New photo or different opening hours? Just send a message and it’s sorted.

How it works

Online within a month

Want to know exactly what’s included? Read how the website subscription works.

  1. Introductory meeting

    On Teams or in person. We talk about your business and what the site should achieve.

  2. Proposal within 2 weeks

    Tell us what appeals to you in the examples and how you want to make it your own. Within 2 weeks you see a real page as a proposal.

  3. Live

    Happy? Your site goes live within 2 weeks at most, properly submitted to Google.

  4. We keep it up to date

    Secure, fast and up to date. Need a change? Send a message.

Under the bonnet

What makes an SGS site different

Looking good is just the start. What really matters: being found, visitors who become customers and a site that stays secure and fast.

1 · Being found

Easy to find when someone nearby searches

People don’t search for your business name. They search for "painter Zoetermeer" or "bathroom renovation". That’s why every service gets its own page that matches that search exactly.

  • One page per search. More ways in via Google.
  • Local. Your town and service area are included, so people nearby find you.
  • Clear structure. Google and visitors see straight away what a page is about.
  • Answers to real questions. The questions people type into Google, with your answer.

How a page about one service can appear in Google: its own title, its own description.

Google understands your siteWe tell Google in its own language who you are, where you are and what you do.
Tidy addressesShort links like /diensten/buitenschilderwerk/, automatically in the sitemap.
Shared nicelySomeone shares your site on WhatsApp or LinkedIn? Then a neat preview appears.
Fast on mobileSpeed counts in Google. Photos are made small and fast automatically.
2 · From visitor to customer

Contact is always one click away

Is a visitor unsure? Then they shouldn’t have to search. Every page shows a clear next step.

WhatsApp everywhereA button on every page, with a message ready to go.
Smart formSomeone comes from the page about dormer windows? Then that topic is already filled in.
Call with one tapOn a phone you call straight away. Opening hours and address are always shown too.
Straight to your inboxEvery request comes straight to you. Not to us.
3 · Secure and private

Well secured, without the hassle

Your customers trust you with their details. Your site has to live up to that. So: security in layers and privacy from the start.

  • Own server in the Netherlands, separate from other sites. A firewall only lets through what’s needed.
  • Always https and protected against attacks via Cloudflare. Updates run automatically every day.
  • 24/7 monitoring. Site down? We know straight away and get to work on it.
  • Admin under lock and key. Log in with two-factor authentication (2FA): an extra login code as well as your password. A password alone is not enough.
  • No trackers, no cookie wall. No Google Analytics. Fonts are hosted on our own server.
  • No spam. An invisible check via Cloudflare stops bots. No puzzles, no Google.
  • GDPR sorted. Privacy statement included, and requests go straight to you, not to us. And end of contract means end of content: if you leave, we delete all your data.
4 · In control yourself

Make changes yourself? You can.

With Plus you get your own admin area (Django). Just text boxes, no code. Rather not do it yourself? Send us a message, small changes are included.

  • Texts and headings on every page, including what Google sees.
  • Add services, projects and questions or take them offline for a while.
  • Upload photos and you’re done. The site makes them small and fast by itself.
  • Requests in one list in your own admin area, with a tick when they’re done.
To be fair

What we don’t do

Just as important as what we do. So you know where you stand. Read all about what we don’t do.

Promising the earth

"Guaranteed number 1 in Google" doesn’t exist. We build a site that’s easy to find, and we only promise what we can deliver.

Online payments and web shops

We deliberately don’t do payments through the site. That requires certification and heavy security that don’t fit a fixed fee. Payment goes by invoice, card or your own till or booking system.

Email hosting

We leave email to the specialists. We do connect your email provider neatly to your domain. Here’s how.

Trackers and cookie walls

No Google Analytics, no advertising cookies, no pop-ups. Your visitors are not tracked and their data is not sold.

Tricks and fakery

No bought links, fake reviews or keyword-stuffed texts. At best that works briefly, and in the long run it costs you your good name.

Review systems and live chat

No review widgets, star ratings or chatbots on your site. Customers reach you via WhatsApp, email or phone: personal and without extra software.

Small print

No hidden costs and no stranglehold contract. Only your domain name comes on top each year, and we tell you that upfront. After the first year you can cancel monthly.

Who it’s for

Made for freelancers and SMEs

Perfect for businesses that rely on trust, craftsmanship and local customers. Wherever you are in the Netherlands. Choose your sector and see the examples.

Contractors and carpenters

Local findability, a portfolio of renovations and quote requests.

4 examples →

Beauty salons and nail studios

Atmosphere, treatments and prices, and quick online booking.

5 examples →

Coaches, trainers and yoga teachers

Show your approach, a clear programme and an easy way to book an intake or trial class.

4 examples →

Hairdressers and barbers

Price list, opening hours, atmosphere and an appointment in a few taps on your phone.

4 examples →

Painters and plasterers

Show references, prices per m² and win quotes.

4 examples →

Photographers and videographers

A strong portfolio that shows your style and rates.

4 examples →

Installers, electricians and plumbers

Emergency service, availability in the region and a page for each type of job.

4 examples →

Advisers and consultants

A sleek, professional calling card with cases and expertise.

4 examples →

Catering and food trucks

Menus, party requests and mouth-watering photos.

4 examples →

Lunchrooms, coffee bars and bakeries

Menu, opening hours and atmosphere at a glance, easy to find nearby.

4 examples →

Restaurants

Menu, atmosphere and bookings, including groups and packages.

4 examples →

Eetcafés, bistros and grand cafés

Daily menu, drinks and events, and requests for parties and groups.

4 examples →

Landscape gardeners and garden designers

Atmospheric garden photos, before and after, and booking a garden consultation.

4 examples →

Physiotherapists and practices

Seen quickly, clear on reimbursement and online booking.

4 examples →

Car garages and bike repair shops

Book an APK (MOT) or repair, fixed prices and honest advice.

4 examples →

Crafts: from steel and clay to gold and glass

Craftsmanship on show, with custom requests.

4 examples →
Frequently asked questions

Good to know

Why do I pay nothing upfront?

We spread the cost of design and build over the subscription. You pay nothing upfront and know exactly what you spend each month.

How long does the subscription run?

At least 12 months, paid in advance monthly or yearly. After that you can cancel monthly. Cancel before the 14th? Then it ends at the end of that month.

Which changes are included?

Small changes are always included: texts and photos on existing pages, opening hours, prices, contact details and notices. Online within a week, up to about half an hour of work a month. New pages, features or a different design are agreed separately, with a fixed price upfront. What counts?

Is my domain name included in the subscription?

No, your domain name is separate from the subscription. We register and renew it for you, and charge it once a year at the normal annual rate. For most domains that’s a few tens of euros a year. The domain name always stays yours.

Can I keep managing my domain name myself?

Yes, that’s fine. Your domain name then simply stays with your own provider and we don’t take it over. You set one pointer to your website yourself, and we send you exactly which one. Renewal, your DNS and your email are then up to you, and so is the responsibility for them. Of course, we then don’t charge for the domain name.

Do I also get email on my own domain?

Yes, but we don’t host email ourselves. You take an email plan from, for example, Microsoft 365, Google or Proton, and we connect it to your domain so your email doesn’t end up in spam. That’s included. How email on your domain works.

Can I receive payments through the site?

No, deliberately not. No web shops, no online payments. Payment goes by invoice, card or your own till or booking system. We do link to that.

Who owns the website?

Your texts, photos, logo and domain name are always yours. Design, code and technology belong to SGS. So you rent a complete site that we keep running for you. If you leave, we don’t keep a single photo, logo or text of yours. Want to keep them? Then that’s up to you.

What if I want to stop?

Sorry to see you go, but we won’t make it difficult. After the first year you can cancel monthly. If you paid in advance, the site keeps running until the end of that period. We don’t give refunds, but you don’t pay anything extra either. After that the site goes offline and we don’t hand anything over: so keep a copy of your own texts, photos and logo. We only transfer your domain name, to you or your new provider. Did you have the domain before you came to us? Then you get it back for free. If we registered it for you, the transfer costs a €25 admin fee. How cancelling works.

Interested?

Sound good?

Tell us briefly what you do and who for. We’ll get to work for you.