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CPD Web Design

Web designer in RomeYour website,
built free.

You just pay to keep it running, from €14 a month.

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Example sites

Complete sites for made-up businesses in Rome, built the way I'd build yours. Open one and try it: the bookings, menus and language switch all work.

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How it works

  1. 1. We talk

    Twenty minutes on the phone or over a coffee. You tell me what the business does and what the site needs to do. There's no charge and no commitment.

  2. 2. I design and build it

    Usually within two weeks. I write or tidy up the text, sort out the photos and build it to work properly on phones. You see it first and tell me what to change.

  3. 3. It goes live

    I connect your domain, set up your Google Business Profile and analytics, and switch it on.

  4. 4. I look after it

    Every month I handle hosting, updates and backups, and make the changes you send me. New price or new photo? Send it on WhatsApp.

Prices

Two plans. The design and build are free on both; the monthly fee covers everything after that.

One page

For portfolios, freelancers, CVs, events and side projects.

€14/month
+ VAT

€0 to design and build.

  • A one-page site designed for you
  • Your own domain connected
  • Hosting, SSL and daily backups
  • Contact form, WhatsApp and social links
  • 1 small change a month
  • Support by email
Choose One page

Business

For restaurants, hotels, shops, studios and services.

€49/month
+ VAT

€0 to design and build.

  • A custom-designed site, up to 5 pages
  • English and Italian versions
  • Hosting, SSL and daily backups
  • Updates and security patches
  • Contact, enquiry or booking forms
  • Google Maps and Google Business Profile setup
  • Basic SEO for local search
  • Up to 3 small changes a month
  • Support by WhatsApp and email
Choose Business

There's a 6-month minimum term.

That's how the design and build get paid for without an upfront fee. After 6 months it's month to month, and you can cancel with 30 days' notice.

Compared with a typical agency

What a small business website costs over time. Pick a plan and a period.

Typical agency

Design and build
€1,500–€5,000
Hosting and SSL
€25/mo
Maintenance
€50/mo
Changes
by the hour
Support
by the hour
Due today
€1,500–€5,000
Total, 1 year
€2,400–€5,900

CPD Web Design · Business

Design and build
€0
Hosting and SSL
included
Maintenance
included
Changes
included
Support
included
Due today
€0
Total, 1 year
€588

With CPD you'd keep €1,812–€5,312

Agency build shown as a typical range. CPD totals include the 6-month minimum term. Want to own the design and code outright? A one-off €500 after the minimum term. Agency figures are typical for small Italian businesses.

What the monthly fee covers

Everything a site needs after launch. Most agencies charge for these separately.

Hosting
Fast, reliable hosting. You never have to deal with a hosting company.
SSL and security
The padlock in the address bar, and security updates applied as soon as they're released.
Updates
Software and integrations kept current, so nothing quietly stops working.
Daily backups
If something breaks, I restore yesterday's version.
Changes
New menu, new prices, new photos. Send them over and I'll update the site.
Support
Me, on WhatsApp or email.
Speed
Compressed images and lean code, so pages open quickly on a phone signal.
Phones first
Most people will find you on a phone, so that's what I design for first.

What's the catch?

There's a minimum term

6 months. That's how I get paid for the design and build without charging you up front. After that it's month to month.

I host the site

It runs on my hosting so I can keep it fast, secure and up to date. You never have to touch a server, a plugin or a password reset.

You can leave

Your domain and your content are always yours. After the minimum term you can take the whole site with you for a one-off €500, or simply cancel.

What each example includes

Every feature below works in the example site. Each example shows which plan it's built on.

Trattoria Alba

A family trattoria in Testaccio

Business · €49/month

Open the Trattoria Alba exampleRestaurants: what your website needs →
  • Hero + booking CTAFirst impression with one clear action: book.
  • Live “Open now” hoursUpdates automatically on Rome time.
  • Click-to-call & WhatsAppCustomers reach you in one tap.
  • Google Maps & directionsTurns visitors into walk-ins.
  • Interactive menuCategories, prices, dietary icons and allergens. Edited by me on request.
  • Photo gallery + lightboxLet the food sell itself.
  • ReviewsSocial proof from real guests.
  • Delivery & Instagram linksSend people where they can order or follow.
  • Table booking formRequests by date, time and party size, only on open slots.
  • Specials & eventsWine nights and set menus that fill quiet evenings.
  • Italian / EnglishServe locals and tourists alike.

Need something that isn't listed? Ask and I'll tell you whether it's included or what it would cost.

Questions

What's the catch?

There's a 6-month minimum term, which is how the design and build are paid for over time instead of up front. I host and maintain the site so it stays fast and secure. After the minimum term it's month to month, and you can leave whenever you like.

Who owns the site?

Your domain, your content (text, photos, logo) and your data are always yours. The design and code are licensed to you while you're on a plan. After the minimum term you can buy them outright for a one-off €500 and host them anywhere.

What if I want to cancel?

After the minimum term, give 30 days' notice. There's no penalty. If you cancel during the minimum term, the remaining months are still due, as with any fixed-term contract.

Can I get my domain back?

It's always yours. I register domains in your name, or use the one you already have, and I'll transfer it to you or a new provider whenever you ask, at no cost.

How long does it take?

Most sites go live one to two weeks after we first talk. The main thing that slows it down is gathering photos and text, and I help with both.

Do you build sites in Italian?

Yes. Every site can have Italian and English versions, with a language switch like the one on this site. It's included in the Business plan. I work in English myself, so we agree the Italian text together before your site goes live.

What counts as a small change?

Anything that takes up to about 30 minutes: changing text, prices or opening hours, swapping photos, adding a dish or an event. The One page plan includes one a month and the Business plan three. New pages and new features are quoted separately.

Which plan do I need?

If you need a single page that says who you are and how to reach you, such as a portfolio, CV, event or small side project, One page is enough. If you're a business that needs a menu, bookings, several pages or two languages, choose Business. You can move up at any time.

Is anything not included?

Bigger jobs: more than five pages, an online shop, new features or a full redesign. I'll quote those before doing any work, so there are no surprise invoices.

About me

Connor

Designer & developer

Based in
Rome
Works with
Small businesses
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I'm Connor, a designer and developer based in Rome. I've built websites for small businesses for years, and kept seeing the same thing: thousands paid up front for a site that nobody looked after once it launched.

So I changed how I charge. I build the site properly for free, and I'm paid each month for keeping it working. If your site isn't doing its job, I hear about it.

I work with restaurants, hotels, studios and shops in Rome and further afield.

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