A website is no longer just a business card — it’s often the first thing that decides whether a prospect trusts you or not. On the French Riviera, where competition between local businesses is particularly dense, the gap between a generic site and a strategically built one shows up directly in the number of enquiries you receive.
Our approach
Every project starts with a scoping phase: business goals, target audience, direct local competition. This step shapes everything that follows — a site for a law firm doesn’t need the same structure, tone or conversion priorities as one for a restaurant or a building contractor. We then design a clear information architecture and a bespoke look aligned with your brand, built on modern web technology, for fast-loading pages and security that’s baked in by design.
Why the technology choice actually matters
Many business websites on the French Riviera still run on heavy systems, dependent on dozens of third-party plugins that slow down loading and multiply potential security holes. We build our sites with modern static technology: pages are generated in advance rather than recomputed on every visit, which eliminates most classic vulnerabilities (injections, plugin flaws, poorly secured databases) and produces load times under one second, even on mobile over 4G. That speed isn’t just a nicety — Google factors it directly into ranking, and every extra second of load time measurably drives visitors away before they’ve even seen your offer.
Our process, step by step
The project begins with an in-depth conversation about your business and real objectives, followed by a precise proposal with clear scope and timeline before any financial commitment. Next comes a visual design phase, where we present mockups for your approval before development starts — no surprises at delivery. Development happens in visible stages, with regular progress checkpoints. Before launch, we test the site across common devices and browsers, check load times and validate that forms and integrations work correctly. Once live, we stay available for adjustments and can continue supporting you through our maintenance plan.
What’s included
- Bespoke, mobile-first UX/UI design
- Development on fast static technology
- Technical SEO built in from day one (structure, speed, structured data)
- Training so you can update your own content through a simple interface
- Guided hosting and launch
- GDPR-compliant contact forms
A foundation for your full digital strategy
A fast, well-built site is only the first building block. It becomes a real business lever once paired with a local SEO strategy that makes it genuinely visible on Google, and, where relevant, an online store if you sell products. We systematically design our sites as extensible foundations, so these pieces can be added later without rebuilding everything.
Who it’s for
Craftspeople, independent professionals, hotels, restaurants, shops and SMEs on the French Riviera who want a site that truly represents them — and loads in under a second. Whether you’re starting from scratch or rebuilding an existing site that’s become slow or dated, our approach stays the same: understand your business before designing a single page. Whether you’re based in Antibes, our home base, or in Nice, our approach stays the same. To go further, our complete guide to website creation covers every step in depth.
Some of our work
From an exceptional events venue in Cannes to an independent buying guide, our portfolio shows the same method applied to very different projects. The case studies cover the Château de la Croix des Gardes’ bilingual site, which we have been evolving since 2021, and Les fours à pizza, designed from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a custom website cost?
Budget depends on the number of pages, the level of design customisation and the features required (booking, multilingual content, a content back-office). We always provide a precise quote after a free first conversation about your project, with no surprises or hidden fees afterwards.
How long does it take to build a brochure website?
A standard brochure site is typically delivered in 3 to 5 weeks once content and design are validated. A more complex site (multilingual, custom features) can take 6 to 8 weeks. Timing also depends on how quickly you provide copy and visuals.
Will I be able to edit the site myself once it's live?
Yes, every site ships with a simple editing interface that lets you update text, images and articles without touching any code. We train you on it when the site goes live.
Do you always use the same technology, or do you also work with WordPress?
It depends on the project. Modern web technology remains our default choice for most brochure and institutional sites — ultra-lightweight pages, with no database to secure day-to-day, so the site stays fast and reliable without constant technical maintenance. We keep a close eye on how tools evolve, to choose the right ones. But WordPress still has relevant use cases — a specific plugin ecosystem, an in-house team already trained on it, heavy community features — and we offer it when it's genuinely the best fit for your situation, after understanding your actual need.
Will the site already be SEO-optimised at launch?
Yes, technical optimisation (speed, heading structure, structured data, sitemap) is built into every site we deliver. That doesn't replace a full SEO content strategy, but it guarantees nothing is technically holding your search visibility back from day one.
Do you offer support after the site goes live?
Yes, through our [maintenance](/en/services/maintenance) plan, which covers security updates, backups and small content or feature changes over time.
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