Websites for Startups: Design Smart, Manage Easily
- Startup Digital
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
For a lot of small businesses, your website needs to just work. No tech headaches, no big budgets, and no chasing a developer every time you want to update something simple.
We’ve worked with all kinds of clients, from interior designers and boutique consultants to indie authors and fashion startups and one thing they all have in common? They want to get online quickly, without fuss, and without handing over full control.
Some examples of these businesses are;
Otium Studio – an interior design practice
Re-leased – a luxury streetwear hire store
Pure Environment – a boutique environmental consultancy
Each of them needed a clean, professional website they could update on their own — no tech team required. For these reasons, we often recommend platforms that offer simplicity and flexibility.
And while we’ve used various platforms over the years, we’ve found that Wix studio really works well for businesses looking for something easy to manage that doesn't compromise too much on design features and customisation. It's worked great for our own studio too, helping us to:
Run newsletters and automated emails without extra tools.
Manage blog posts and SEO in one place
Track traffic and engagement (without needing a degree in analytics).
Set up invoicing and payments through a secure system without the hefty price tag.
We’ve also worked with enough small businesses to know when a platform actually makes life easier including ours.
That said, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. If your site needs heavy customisation, advanced ecommerce, or plans to scale fast, you might want to look at:
WordPress + WooCommerce (for flexibility and custom dev)
Shopify (great for growing product-based businesses)
Webflow (for designers who want pixel-perfect control and interactions)
The right choice ultimately depends on your goals, but for small teams and solo founders, there are definitely platforms out there that can make the launch and management process a whole lot easier.
Want to learn more? Check out our website Startup Digital or reach out - we’d love to chat!
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