Is a freelance developer really an alternative to an agency?

For most small and mid-sized businesses, yes. An agency starts to make more sense for very large projects with many stakeholders. For a single business website, a specialized freelancer is often faster, cheaper, and easier to reach directly.

What if I need more features later?

The technical foundation (Next.js, React, TypeScript) grows with the project — from a simple landing page to a custom web app with a database and user accounts, without a full rebuild.

How fast can I get a quote?

Usually within 24 hours of your first message, including a fixed price and a realistic delivery timeline.

Looking for a Web Design Agency? Here's How to Decide

Most people searching for a "web design agency" actually want just one thing: a website that works, gets delivered on time, and doesn't blow the budget. The agency itself is usually a means to an end, not the goal. So it's worth looking closer before committing to the first name you find.

What a typical web agency costs

Traditional web design agencies usually charge hourly rates between €80 and €150 — often without a clear total price upfront. For a simple business website, that adds up to €3,000-8,000 quickly, and considerably more for anything complex. On top of that, there's often a project team of several people (account manager, designer, developer), which tends to slow down communication and the timeline further.

That's not inherently bad — for large, complex projects with many stakeholders, a fully staffed agency can be exactly the right fit. For most small and mid-sized businesses, though, it's a lot more structure than the actual project needs.

The alternative: a specialized freelance developer

I'm Vladimir, the developer behind Nordbüro. No team, no middleman layer — you talk directly to the person actually building your website. That means:

Fixed price, not a running tab. Landing pages start at €799, business websites at €1,499 — the price is locked in before the project starts.
Direct communication. No back-and-forth through three layers of people. You message me, I reply within 24 hours.
Faster delivery. Without internal coordination rounds between several team members, sites often go live in 5-10 business days, not 6-8 weeks.
A modern technical foundation. React, Next.js, TypeScript — the same technology used to build large SaaS products, not a generic CMS template.

(A closer look at the freelancer vs. agency trade-off: read the full comparison on the blog.)

What to watch for with any provider — agency or freelancer

Whichever you choose, there are clear warning signs:

No written fixed price upfront. If no one can quote a total price before the project starts, you're carrying the financial risk.
No concrete references. Ask for real, clickable examples — not just screenshots in a PDF.
Unclear ownership after launch. Who fixes bugs? Who manages the domain? That should be settled before you sign anything.
Unrealistic delivery times. "Website in 2 days" for a multi-page project is almost always a red flag for quality.

How a project with Nordbüro actually works

The process is deliberately simple: you pick one of 22 finished industry demos as a starting point — restaurants, dental practices, tradespeople, law firms, and more are already covered. I adapt the logo, colors, copy, and photos, using AI-assisted workflows to move faster without cutting corners on quality. Then you go live — domain setup included, and a monthly support package afterward if you want one.

No middleman layer, no surprise invoice. Just a website that gets delivered on time.

Ready for a real quote? Get in touch — fixed price, clear scope, reply within 24 hours.