Web design means planning, designing, and launching a business’s online home; each business needs a different kind of site. A consultant presenting one service has very different requirements from a store selling hundreds of products. Choosing the wrong website type can lead to extra costs or a rebuild within months. This page brings together the website types we offer and when to choose each.
A decision table matching needs to website types comes first, followed by corporate sites, e-commerce, WordPress, and SEO-friendly design, each linking to its detailed service page. Later sections cover package prices, schedules, and how we work in Istanbul. Based in Gülsuyu, Maltepe, Onur Freelance serves Istanbul in person or online and works remotely with other cities and abroad.
Let’s identify the website type you need
Send your business activity, the website’s intended role, and any existing address on WhatsApp; we can identify a suitable site type and provide a quote the same day.
What does web design include?
Web design covers page planning, visual design, setup, content placement, technical settings, and launch. The aim is an attractive interface that is easy to read on phones, loads quickly, and can be understood by search engines.
Every site built by Onur Freelance includes the following essentials. Packages differ in page numbers and functionality rather than these basics:
- Mobile-friendly design: The same page adapts to phone, tablet, and computer screens.
- SEO infrastructure: Page titles, meta descriptions, a sitemap, and readable URLs are configured.
- SSL certificate: The site opens over HTTPS, and form data is transmitted with encryption.
- Dashboard training: We demonstrate how to change text, images, and pages in the dashboard.
- Business ownership: Domain and hosting accounts are registered in the business’s name, which retains access details.
Mobile compatibility is treated as essential. Google uses mobile page versions fetched by its smartphone crawler for indexing and ranking; this is explained in Google’s mobile-first indexing documentation . A site that looks perfect on desktop but has a broken phone menu is incomplete from the search engine’s perspective too.
The right website type for your needs: decision table
The right site type depends on the first result your business expects online: building trust, generating inquiries, or selling directly. The table matches common needs with suitable website types.
| Need | Suitable website type | Key consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Quickly promote one service, event, or campaign | One-page promotional website | Landing page structure also suits advertising traffic |
| Present the company, team, and services on separate pages | Corporate website | A separate page for each service creates a foundation for search visibility |
| Let customers add products to a cart and pay online | E-commerce website | Plan online card payments, shipping, inventory, and legal text together |
| Let your team regularly add blog posts and announcements | WordPress-based website | Dashboard familiarity and plugin flexibility matter |
| Being found in Google searches is the main goal | SEO-friendly setup (any type) | Plan page structure around search intent from the outset |
| Reach customers in a specific district | Corporate or one-page site + local content | Plan alongside Google Business Profile |
| An existing site is outdated, slow, or broken on phones | Redesign of the same type | Plan redirects from old URLs to new pages |
The table is a starting point. Some businesses have two needs, such as corporate information and online sales of a small product range. Planning a small store section within a corporate site, with room to expand, may be more balanced than building extensive e-commerce infrastructure immediately.
When planning a redesign, we identify existing pages receiving search traffic. Their addresses are retained or redirected so the new design builds on existing visibility. Information that stays the same, such as address, phone, and business hours, is placed consistently across pages.
Page contents
Corporate web design: a multipage company website
A corporate site is a common choice for companies presenting services, teams, and completed projects on separate pages. About, services, contact, and optional project or gallery pages reassure first-time visitors while giving each service its own page that can appear in search results.
Industry often determines design decisions. A manufacturer emphasizes product groups, technical documents, and quote forms; a law firm highlights practice areas and easy appointments; a clinic may prioritize its specialist team and directions. Required pages, content preparation materials, and KVKK (Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law) notices are explained on the corporate web design page in detail.
E-commerce website development: an online store
An e-commerce site lists products, lets customers add them to a cart, and accepts payment directly. Its main difference from a corporate site is the order, inventory, payment, and shipping processes behind the design. Onur Freelance uses WooCommerce running on WordPress for e-commerce projects.
Launching a store requires more than design: an online payment application, legal text covering distance sales and returns, shipping integration, product photos, and descriptions. Some come from the business, others from payment and shipping providers. Product numbers and variations such as size and color directly affect setup time. Scope, external costs excluded from pricing, and platform options are covered on the e-commerce website development page.
WordPress website development: infrastructure managed through a dashboard
WordPress is an open-source content management system that allows content updates without coding and is the common platform for Onur Freelance websites. Corporate sites and stores can both use it, so WordPress is a shared foundation rather than a separate website type.
Its key benefit is enabling business teams to add text, images, blog posts, and campaign pages after delivery. Core, theme, and plugin updates must still be performed regularly; neglected installations may develop vulnerabilities. For theme and plugin choices, licensing, and setup steps, see the WordPress website development page.
SEO-friendly web design: built to be found in search
SEO-friendly design structures the site so search engines can crawl and understand it from the development stage. It is part of the structure itself. Heading hierarchy, a single topic per page, readable URLs, a sitemap, and fast loading form its foundation.
Performance is assessed using three metrics known as Core Web Vitals. In web.dev’s Web Vitals article, the recommended thresholds are main content loading measured by LCP within 2.5 seconds, responsiveness measured by INP no more than 200 milliseconds, and layout shift measured by CLS at or below 0.1. Image sizes, font loading, and heavy elements such as sliders are selected with these thresholds in mind.
No one can promise search rankings. A properly built structure provides a foundation for later content and link work; details are on the SEO-friendly web design page.
Packages and delivery time
Packages start at 12,000 TL; a comparison of one-page, corporate, and e-commerce packages and included tasks appears on the web design prices 2026 page. A project-specific quote is prepared the day your requirements arrive.
A standard corporate site launches in an average of 5–7 business days after content delivery. Store, booking, or membership features extend the schedule according to scope, confirmed in writing at the quote stage. Included work, additional costs, and industry-specific package recommendations are compared on the web design pricing page.
Let’s choose a package for your needs
Share the number of pages, whether online sales are needed, and whether content is ready; we will specify a suitable package and itemized total cost.
Getting a website built: the process step by step
For a business commissioning a website, the process starts with requirements and ends with dashboard training, with approval at each step. A typical corporate site follows this workflow:
- Requirements meeting: We discuss business activity, target customers, and the site’s role; the quote is sent the same day.
- Page plan: We list the pages and the visitor question each page will answer.
- Content collection: We gather copy, logos, photos, and contact details and guide you on missing content.
- Infrastructure and design: Domain and hosting accounts are prepared, and the design is built on that foundation.
- Review: Appearance, forms, speed, and SEO settings are tested individually on phones, tablets, and computers.
- Launch and handover: The site goes live, followed by a practical demonstration of the dashboard.
Content is the most common cause of delays. With text and images ready from the outset, the 5–7 business day timeframe can be maintained; when content arrives in stages, the launch date shifts accordingly. Required content is listed in the first meeting.
Web design in Istanbul: a guide by district
Each Istanbul district has a different business profile and different website expectations. Manufacturers in industrial areas prioritize catalogs and quote forms, while businesses in market and retail neighborhoods emphasize maps and one-tap calling. Consultants in office districts focus on corporate trust and appointment flows.
Web design in Istanbul is a district guide explaining these differences and linking to district pages on both the European and Asian sides. In-person meetings can be arranged with city businesses; alternatively, the entire process can be online. Meetings are scheduled between 09.00 and 21.00.
Web design in Maltepe: working close to our office
Onur Freelance is based in Gülsuyu, Maltepe; initial meetings and content collection with local businesses can be arranged nearby in person. This proximity also applies to neighboring Kartal, Kadıköy, and Ataşehir.
For businesses serving local customers, the website is planned together with Google Business Profile, map visibility, and district-specific service pages. Website requirements and local visibility settings for Maltepe businesses are explained separately on the web design in Maltepe page.
The difference between template sites and sites planned around your needs
A common approach is to replace a template’s demo content and launch. It is quick, but when template structure does not match the business, unnecessary sections remain, important pages are missing, and heavy animations slow loading.
Needs-based planning starts with the page plan and visitor questions, then applies the design. Ready-made components may still be used, but the structure follows the business’s needs.
When comparing quotes, ask: Does each service have its own page? Is the phone call button visible on the first mobile screen? Have unused demo sections been removed?
Common mistakes when commissioning a website
Most problems begin during decisions and are harder to fix after launch than to prevent. Domain transfers, redirects, and content delays belong on the first meeting’s agenda. Common mistakes and appropriate approaches include:
- Registering the domain in the designer’s name: Transferring it later can be difficult; register it in the business’s name from the outset.
- Choosing site type only by price: Buying a one-page site for a business planning online sales means rebuilding shortly afterward.
- Leaving content until the last day: Late copy and images mean designs are approved with empty boxes and launch is delayed.
- Approving only on a computer screen: Mobile menu issues, small text, and overflowing tables can be missed.
- Switching sites without redirecting old URLs: Old search links lead to error pages and accumulated visibility is lost.
- Hiding contact details in one place: If phone and WhatsApp links appear only on the contact page, visitors must switch pages to call.
- Skipping accessibility: Low contrast, images without descriptions, and unlabeled forms make the site harder for some visitors to use; W3C’s WCAG accessibility guidelines are the international standard used for this.
After launch: maintenance, updates, and growth
After launch, there are two needs: maintaining technical health and reaching more visitors. These belong to maintenance and marketing respectively. In the first weeks, check that form notifications reach the right address, call buttons work, and pages begin to be indexed.
Optional monthly maintenance costs 500–2,000 TL and covers regular updates, backups, and security monitoring. Maintenance is not mandatory; trained business users can perform basic updates themselves. Included tasks are listed on the annual WordPress maintenance and updates service page.
SEO, Google advertising, and social media can increase visitors and inquiries; channel suitability for different goals is explained on the digital marketing page. Examples of completed work can be reviewed on the portfolio page.
Take the first step toward your website
Use the same contact line to discuss website types while researching, clarify scope when comparing quotes, or schedule work when ready to begin.
Industry-specific websites
- Real estate website design
- Restaurant website design
- Construction company website design
- Doctor and clinic website design
- Beauty salon website design
- School website design
- Moving company website design
- Factory website design
- Cleaning company website design
- Hotel website design
- Architecture website design
- Accountant website design
- Dietitian website design
- Psychologist website design
- Car dealership website design
- Gym website design
- Veterinary website design
- Photographer website design
- All industries: industry-specific website design
Related guides
- Ready-made theme or custom design?
- Corporate web design pricing: factors that determine cost
- How long does it take to build a website?
- How do you choose a domain name?
- How do you get business email?
- Essential clauses in a web design agreement
- Choosing a corporate WordPress theme
- 10 questions to ask before commissioning a website
- Why is a corporate website important?
Project examples and customer reviews
Three delivered projects and excerpts from Google reviews.
“From start to finish, he understood our requests very well, offered excellent solutions, and delivered right on time.”
B. K. · Google review
“We needed a website for our restaurant. Once we shared our request, we were impressed by how quickly everything progressed.”
A. A. · Google review
“They understood our needs and created a modern, user-friendly website that reflects our corporate identity.”
H. R. · Google review
Reviews are from Google Business Profile; reviewers are identified by initials.
See all reviews on Google →Frequently asked questions
What does web design include?
It includes page planning, visual design, setup, content placement, technical settings, and launch. Every Onur Freelance website is mobile-friendly, includes SEO infrastructure and SSL, and comes with dashboard training at handover.
How long does it take to build a website?
A standard corporate site launches in an average of 5–7 business days after content delivery. Store, booking, or membership features extend the schedule according to scope, as specified in writing in the quote.
What affects web design prices?
Page numbers and functionality are the main factors. Starting prices are 12,000 TL for a one-page site, 15,000 TL for a corporate site, and 24,000 TL for a WooCommerce store; project-specific quotes are prepared the day requirements arrive.
Should I choose a corporate site or an e-commerce site?
Choose e-commerce to accept website payments, or a corporate site to present the company and collect inquiries. For a small product range, a store section with room to expand can be included in a corporate site.
Who owns the domain and hosting account?
Both are registered in the business’s own name, which retains access details. This avoids transfer problems when the work ends or another provider is chosen later.
Can the site be updated through the dashboard after launch?
Yes. WordPress lets you add copy, images, blog posts, and new pages through the dashboard, demonstrated practically at handover.
Is monthly maintenance required?
No; maintenance is optional support costing 500–2,000 TL per month depending on scope. It covers updates, backups, and security monitoring. Businesses without maintenance are advised to perform these tasks consistently themselves.
Can I commission a website from outside Istanbul?
Yes. Local businesses can meet in person if desired; for other cities and abroad, the whole process is completed remotely through WhatsApp, phone, and online meetings.
