A website that conveys the character of your business, appeals to customers both online and offline, and is easy to find locally.
For stores, specialty shops, and boutiques, having their own website is now the key to gaining online visibility and attracting new customers to their physical store. Anyone looking for something specific starts by Googling—whether it’s a product, advice, or a nearby store. If the website looks outdated or is missing altogether, potential customers will go to the competition before they’ve even set foot in the store.
As a web designer and WordPress freelancer, I develop websites for brick-and-mortar retailers that convey personality and quality. For specialty stores in particular, it’s important that the website not only showcases products but also conveys the store’s expertise in advising customers and its unique character—because that’s what sets local retail apart from anonymous online shopping.
A real-world example is the website for the Berlin-based lingerie boutique Doppel D, which specializes in bras in large cup sizes. The goal was to create a modern, trustworthy online presence that effectively showcases both the brick-and-mortar store and the quality of its consulting services. The entire website was built using WordPress and Elementor Pro, based on competitive keyword research—and supplemented with custom coupon order forms, a newsletter sign-up, integration of the Instagram feed, and detailed FAQ sections.
Added to this are the foundations for long-term visibility and legal certainty: a well-thought-out local SEO strategy, fast loading times, and GDPR-compliant integrations via Borlabs Cookie. The result is a website with a strong brand identity that captures the character of your business and appeals to your customers both online and offline.
Customer: Doppel D, Lingerie Boutique
Publication: April 2022
A strong, high-quality design that conveys the character of your business and the quality of your consulting services—created with Elementor Pro based on your corporate identity.
Keyword research and targeted optimization so that people can find you based on your offerings and location—right where your customers are searching.
Direct customer engagement and real added value: customizable order forms for gift certificates and a simple newsletter sign-up to build customer loyalty.
Integration of your Instagram feed, which connects your in-store presence with social media and keeps your website dynamic.
GDPR-compliant integration of external content via Borlabs Cookie, as well as ongoing technical support and further development.
Today, almost any website requirement can be met based on your needs and requirements. Just ask.
1. Analysis of the business, product line, and customer base. In our initial consultation, we’ll get to know your store: product selection, brands, quality of customer service, regular customers, and the type of new customers you’d like to attract. Do you want to continue selling exclusively in-store, or would you like to add a small online store? What stories—family-run business, curated selection, artisanal quality—make your store unique? This clarity shapes the web design.
2. A concept with a boutique feel. You’ll receive an initial web design concept with sample pages—the home page, a product or brand page, and the contact/directions section. Boutique websites need atmosphere: high-quality imagery, understated typography, and a look and feel that makes people want to visit your store. First partial invoice upon approval.
3. Implementation using WordPress & Elementor Pro. Based on the concept, we develop product categories, brand experiences, a team, an event calendar, news, directions with a map, and—if desired—a small online store powered by WooCommerce for select products or gift certificates. GDPR-compliant and with training available upon request.
4. Local SEO & Launch. Before Go-Live: Backups, Hacking Protection, Page Speed, and GDPR. Local SEO for “Specialty Store Berlin” plus industry and district—such as “Stationery Store Berlin Mitte” or “Concept Store Kreuzberg”—will be implemented, and old URLs will be redirected. The Google Business Profile will be optimized. You can manage updates, new seasonal content, and event announcements yourself, or I can handle that for you.
| Service | Price (net) |
|---|---|
| Strategic Website (Brand & Product Line, Local SEO) | starting at 3.000 € |
| Online Store (WooCommerce: Catalog, Payment, Shipping) | Starting at € 7.500 |
| Billing by the hour | 100 €/hour |
A professionally designed website with a custom layout, local SEO optimization, and features such as newsletter and coupon forms is available at a fixed price starting at €3,400 (net). For larger projects or additional features, the price may rise to €5,000 (net) or more. Alternatively, billing by the hour is possible (€80/hour net for web design).
Yes. Even without an online store, the website is crucial: Most customers do their research online before visiting a store. A well-designed website with local SEO attracts new walk-in customers—and showcases the quality of your consulting services right from the start.
Yes. Custom gift certificate order forms, newsletter sign-ups, FAQ sections, and the integration of social media feeds are among the features I regularly implement for businesses.
Depending on the scope and availability of the content, you can expect it to take about 4 to 8 weeks from the initial consultation to the launch.
Yes. From a simple product catalog without a shopping cart to a full-fledged WooCommerce store, anything is possible—with features such as inventory tracking, product variations, filters, and integration with a point-of-sale system, depending on your needs.
I ensure that all essential requirements are met: a complete legal notice in accordance with Section 5 of the German Telemedia Act (TMG), a GDPR-compliant privacy policy, a cookie notice or consent banner if required, the integration of external services (Google Fonts, Maps, Analytics) in compliance with data protection regulations, and secure contact forms. For personalized legal advice, I recommend consulting a specialized attorney—I’ll reliably handle the technical implementation.
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