Web design with its own character

Web design for independent professionals and small businesses: your website should immediately feel like your company, not like the same template with a different logo. We translate your story into a clear design that helps visitors choose.

4.9/5 on Google26 reviews

Beautiful is not enough. Your design must build trust and lead to action.

Every choice in typography, color, imagery and spacing supports your content. That gives your brand character without losing readability or speed.

Web design that guides the next step

A strong design makes complex information manageable and keeps the next step easy to spot.

True to your brand

The visual direction starts with your customers, personality and positioning. Every visual choice connects to your business instead of chasing a gimmick.

Clear for your visitor

Hierarchy, navigation and calls to action make it clear what matters, so visitors do not have to hunt for information.

Built for real screens

The design is tested in the browser immediately. Text, buttons and images stay usable from a small phone to a large screen.

Web design from first sketch to live website

We organize your offer, give your brand a distinct look, and build the design. You know what we need from you and what you can manage after launch.

Content and the visitor journey first

Visitors need to decide whether your business can help with their question. We start with your offer, customer questions, and the action each page should support. We organize that content in a simple page sketch, without color or photography distracting from the review. A service page might need a clear explanation and relevant work, rather than the same layout as your homepage.

You bring existing copy, questions from customer conversations, and examples. We identify missing information and pages we could combine. If you need help with the wording, we coordinate copywriting with the structure before the visual design is settled.

A recognizable visual direction

We translate your brand identity into choices that work on a website: readable type, sufficient color contrast, and clear differences between headings, body text, and buttons. Your logo can stay as it is. Where the brand guidelines leave gaps, such as error messages or mobile navigation, we define the missing rules. Even a less prominent page should feel like part of the same company.

You review the direction with real content rather than placeholder text. We discuss whether important information stands out and whether the look fits your customers. We collect feedback by version, resolving conflicting comments before they turn into disconnected design changes.

From design to working pages

You get a design that works in the browser, too. We turn the agreed direction into reusable components and immediately check what happens with longer copy, different images, and smaller screens. A good homepage is not enough: service pages, contact forms, and missing or incomplete content also need to make sense. We agree in advance which variations the project covers.

During development, we share a preview you can explore yourself. We check navigation, readability, keyboard access, and important actions. Responsive web design is part of that work. Before launch, we review the agreed pages together so design decisions are settled before the site becomes public.

See what visitors do

We also assess a new design by what visitors can do with it. Before development, we agree on which actions tell us something useful about your website: submitting an inquiry is different from opening a contact page. We set up measurement around that distinction. We check that a successful form is counted only after receipt and keep test submissions from distorting the results.

After launch, we review the available data alongside questions you hear from customers. We track changes through monthly measurements and point out when traffic is too low to support a conclusion. A drop may also reflect a campaign or seasonal demand. That helps us choose specific design changes without attributing every fluctuation to a button color.

Making changes after launch

You should be able to keep your website current without redesigning it every time. We discuss which text and images you want to change yourself and how often that happens. When a CMS makes sense, we configure its fields and blocks around those tasks. A small website that rarely changes may be better served by a simpler content setup.

At handoff, we practice a real change, such as adding a service or replacing a photo. We explain which choices are yours and where the design stays fixed. Technical updates and new features need separate website maintenance arrangements. You know what you handle and where we remain available to help.

When do you need a new design?

A new website design makes sense when your site looks professional but does not feel like your company, visitors miss important information, or mobile pages become small and crowded. We first check whether structure, copy, or visual design is causing the problem. A different color will not clarify an unclear offer. Sometimes improving a few important pages is enough.

We start with your audience, customer questions, and desired actions. That gives the design a specific job and keeps feedback focused on more than personal taste. We retain a strong existing brand identity; if you do not have one, we create a digital direction that can guide future communication.

Work with real personality

Digital experiences that feel like the company behind them.

What our clients say

A rotating selection of the reviews clients left on Google and Trustpilot — Dutch reviews shown in English translation.

An average of 4.9 out of 5 stars across 26 Google reviews (September 18, 2026).

5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

Working with Seppe is truly pleasant and professional. He is fast, highly skilled, and knows exactly what you need.

Juliette AartsTrustpilot review
5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

First and foremost, Seppe is a wonderful person to work with. But he also knows exactly what he is talking about and is not only a good web designer — he also understands the marketing principles that make a website convert. The fact that he truly makes time to listen and exchange ideas makes him a very valuable partner to work with.

Margot De VosTrustpilot review
5 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot

An incredibly kind person. He has already solved quite a few problems for us and always does so with a smile. A big thumbs up for Seppe.

Kris DaemTrustpilot review

How we work together

Clear and personal: you always know what is happening, what I need from you and what the next step is.

  1. Initial conversation

    We discuss your business, your customers, the bottleneck and what the website or workflow needs to achieve.

  2. Choosing a direction

    You get a clear structure and visual direction, with choices I explain in plain language.

  3. Building and testing

    I do the build, share work in progress and check the content, speed, technical quality and mobile usability.

  4. Launch and follow-up

    After launch I stay available for maintenance, performance tracking, and targeted improvements.

No agency, but a senior team

Seppe, freelance web developer and founder of Straffe Sites

At Straffe Sites you work directly with the team. Seppe stays your dedicated point of contact and builds your website; the team supports him with commerce, code and photography where needed. Communication stays direct, and your questions never get lost between account managers.

  • 25+ years of experience
  • 1 point of contact
  • Honest advice without a sales pitch
  • Worldwide clients, delivered remotely

Frequently asked questions

Straightforward answers before you decide whether this service fits your business.

What is included in web design?

Web design includes structure, wireframes, visual direction, typography, colors, components and responsive implementation. At Straffe Sites, we also build the design, so it never ends as a standalone file.

Do you work with templates?

Not as a final design. Proven component patterns are useful, but the combination, hierarchy and look are tuned to your business and content.

Can you work with my existing brand identity?

Yes. We translate your logo, colors and typography into a usable digital system and define any missing rules for digital use.

How many feedback rounds are there?

We agree on that in advance. You get interim versions with focused questions, so feedback stays centered on goals and usability rather than subjective preferences.

Do you also design for self-employed professionals and small businesses in the Netherlands?

Yes. We can work together online, and we adapt the copy to the terms and expectations of both Belgian and Dutch customers.

Terms

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Ready for a design with character?

Show us what you have so far and tell us who you want to convince. You’ll get direct advice on structure and visual direction.

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