WordPress website for Enterprise

WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system (CMS), allowing you to create a website, online store, or even a blog. WordPress is a free and open-source software released under the GPL license. Many of the world’s largest companies, including Forbes, The Guardian, and TechCrunch, use WordPress. At Höyry, we implement web services with WordPress.

Yes, WordPress is a secure platform. As with any software, it’s important to keep the WordPress installation and its plugins updated with the latest security patches. At Höyry, we take care of over 250 WordPress websites through our WordPress support service. The support service helps keep the content management system always up-to-date without any extra worries.

The cost of a customized WordPress website varies according to your needs and the scope of the site. If you need a basic site, which is a so-called one-page or includes only a few pages, costs start at around 2000 euros. For a medium-sized business site, which includes several services and is designed to meet your business needs, prices start from 4000 euros upwards. When you need a complex site with additional features or integrations specifically built for your website, the price exceeds 10,000 euros. This becomes clear when you request a quote.

It is advisable to allocate around 3 months for the revamping of a company’s website. The first month is spent on defining, user experience, and visual design. The next couple of months are used for coding and content production, for which it is good to reserve sufficient time. Smaller sites, such as one-page sites, can be completed in a few weeks if necessary.

Here are a few points to consider for a successful website project:

1. Clearly define what you want your website to achieve and what functionalities you need. For example, do you want to provide information about your services, gather more inquiries, or sell products through an online store? Clear goals help you choose the right solutions for your site.
2. Ensure that the website is designed and implemented with the needs of users (customers) in mind, ensuring a smooth user experience. User research and analyzing user feedback can help you understand what users expect and look for on a website.
3. Research potential website providers’ references and ask for more information. This will give you an idea of their previous work and client satisfaction. At Höyry, we are happy to share more about the projects we have completed for various industries, which may not be included in our work samples.
4. Set a budget for acquiring the website and discuss costs with potential service providers. A well-implemented website is an investment that serves for several years and adapts to changing needs. Remember to also consider ongoing maintenance costs, such as updates and technical support.
5. Choose an experienced website developer with a track record in similar projects. Consider the skill level and roles of the implementing team. Individual operators are often cheaper, but even in building, a mason doesn’t build the whole house alone. Conduct background research and talk to potential partners to get a better understanding of their expertise and working methods.

Over the past ten years, we have implemented around 250 online services, websites, e-commerce sites, and customized services with Höyry. The majority of these have been built on the WordPress content management system. The companies and organizations we have assisted have ranged from small businesses to publicly traded companies and municipal websites. Industries have varied from wellness services, tourism, industry, and energy companies to consumer brands. You can find selected web projects in our portfolioand if you want to know more, then get in touch.

One of the significant advantages of WordPress is its inherent search engine friendliness. Its structural features, combined with quality content and correctly implemented SEO practices, ensure that your site ranks high in search results and effectively reaches its target audience. When we develop your site, its page structure is clear, it is indexable by search engines, and it has built-in tools for SEO. We strive to keep up with changes related to Google’s indexing. You can purchase SEO as a service from us or do the optimization yourself.

Yes, they work. A large portion of users browses websites primarily on their phones, and we know how to accommodate this. We implement all websites responsively (scalable to different devices) and some following the Mobile first principle (meaning pages are primarily designed for mobile devices).

WordPress is extremely user-friendly as a website platform. While the system is flexible and allows for the creation of versatile websites, it is also designed for those without a technical background. Part of the implementation includes user training, after which you will be able to easily edit website content, add new pages, and functionalities.

We focus on making content updates easy and managing the overall structure effectively during implementation. The user can change images, update text, and easily add new sections without programming skills. They can also easily manage different elements of the site by dragging or dropping, enabling easy editing without needing special technical skills.

No, the basic version of WordPress, i.e., WordPress.org, is an open source software, which means you can download, install, and use it for free without any usage fees. However, there are several costs that may be associated with using a WordPress site:

1. Web hosting: While the WordPress software itself is free, you need web hosting and a domain name for your site to be available online. These incur annual or monthly costs.
2. Themes and plugins: Although there are many free themes and plugins available, some premium themes and plugins are sold, and they may incur costs.
3. Maintenance services: If you don’t want to or can’t maintain your site yourself, you may need external help, which can incur additional costs.

It is also important to note that there is a separate service called WordPress.com, which is an automated hosting solution for WordPress sites and blogging platforms. This service offers both free and paid plans, with paid plans including additional features such as more storage space, themes, and other benefits. This is often confused with the free publishing system offered by WordPress.org.