Buy or Lease a fast, lightweight websites for small businesses

Buy or Lease a Website

You can choose between two options when working with us: buying a website or leasing a complete package. Both options include a professionally designed website built in JouwWeb — the difference is in ownership, management and monthly costs.

Buying a Website or Webshop 

We design and build the website or webshop for you, after which you manage the hosting and your JouwWeb subscription yourself.
The domain name becomes fully yours, and you can transfer the domain to any provider at any time.

Please note: a JouwWeb website or webshop cannot be moved to another hosting provider — only the domain name can be transferred.

Leasing a Complete Package (Website Only)

You lease the website as an all‑in service. We manage the hosting, structure, updates and technical setup, and the domain name remains registered under our company.

Leasing gives you one single point of contact, no large upfront investment, always‑up‑to‑date maintenance, no time lost learning technical systems, and a fully managed setup that keeps everything running smoothly.

Please note: This leasing option applies only to websites, not to webshops. - Just like with buying, a JouwWeb website cannot be moved to another host, but the domain name can be transferred if you later decide to purchase it.

Why We Build on JouwWeb

There are many well‑known platforms on the market, including WordPress, Shopify, Wix and Jimdo. Each of them has its own strengths, and for certain specialised or large‑scale projects they may offer more advanced possibilities.

For the type of business websites we create, JouwWeb offers the best balance of speed, stability, ease of use and low maintenance.

It allows our clients to manage their website without technical complexity, while we take care of the design, structure and setup.

Below you can compare how JouwWeb performs against the most widely used platforms in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria. This helps you see which approach fits your goals best when choosing a fast, lightweight and maintenance‑free business website.

Website Builder Comparison

When we create websites for clients, we choose the platform that delivers the best balance of speed, reliability, ease of use and long‑term stability.
The comparison below shows how JouwWeb performs against the most widely used website builders in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria.
It highlights why JouwWeb is our preferred foundation for fast, lightweight and maintenance‑free business websites.

Criteria JouwWeb WordPress Wix Jimdo Squarespace
Overall Rating (Website) ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
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Hosting Quality ★★★★★ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
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Security ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
SEO Capabilities ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
Scalability ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
Design Flexibility ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆
Best for Small Businesses ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆

E‑commerce Platform Comparison — Why We Also Build Webshops in JouwWeb

For advanced or large‑scale e‑commerce, platforms like Shopify or Shopware offer more extensive features. But most small businesses in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria don’t need enterprise‑level complexity. They need a webshop that is fast, stable, easy to manage and affordable to maintain.

That’s why we also build webshops in JouwWeb. It provides a clean, reliable foundation for small product catalogs, simple checkout flows and day‑to‑day management without technical overhead. For small business webshops, this lightweight approach is often the most practical and cost‑effective solution.

The comparison below shows how JouwWeb performs against the most widely used e‑commerce platforms in our region, and why it remains a strong choice for small businesses that value simplicity, speed and low maintenance.

Criteria JouwWeb Webshop Shopify WooCommerce Wix Stores Shopware
Overall Rating (Webshop) ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
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Cost Efficiency ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆
Product Management ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
Payment Options ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
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Stock Management ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
Checkout Quality ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
Multi‑Currency ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
Multi‑Language ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
Scalability ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
Best for Small Businesses (Webshop) ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆

If you’re unsure which approach fits your business best, we’re happy to help you choose the right setup. Whether you need a fast, lightweight website or a simple, reliable webshop, we build everything with a focus on clarity, speed and long‑term stability. Feel free to reach out — we’ll gladly think along with you.

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