1. Landing page: Creating a single-page website does not require any programming know-how. Whether you’re creating a simple sales page or an information-rich homepage, the costs associated and technologies required are typically low. A website building service will usually suffice. As long as you interface an email marketing system, you can also collect email addresses of visitors directly from the landing page. In this way, you can generate sales by encouraging visitors to access your online store.
Level of difficulty: easy
2. Portfolio: If you want to showcase your creative work online, website-building kits may not suffice. Portfolios usually call for a more customized design or the addition of special content that can be updated regularly. In this case, you can use a content management system (CMS) like WordPress or TYPO3, which produce professional results without much difficulty, even for beginners.
Level of difficulty: easy
3. Blog/Magazine: Anyone looking to publish new content on their website regularly, update the creative design, collect user/reader email addresses, or sell individual products will not be satisfied with a modular system. A CMS is the better choice here. However, even with a CMS you will most likely want to individualize parts of your site, which will then require programming knowledge.
Level of difficulty: moderate
4. Microsite: For more creative and interactive websites with dynamic responses, you will require some knowledge of website development or will need to work with a web developer. Microsites are usually programmed individually, or at least in part individually. As a non-developer, you will need freelance or agency support.
Level of difficulty: moderate
5. Corporate Website: You can create a simple company website with a modular system without having to touch a line of code. However, if you have higher demands for your website, asking a developer or agency is a good idea. When it comes to multilingual websites, pages with dynamic content, and integrated applications, the difficulty of implementation increases.
Level of difficulty: easy to high
6. Online store: A simple online store can be implemented using a modular system. Larger online stores with greater assortments are technically demanding projects due to the order and payment processes which must be implemented. In addition, you should consider the cost of payment solutions and shipping options.
Level of difficulty: medium to high
7. Web app: Online applications require an advanced understanding of web development. Depending on the range of functions, website creation costs can range up to six-figures for web apps. These projects can only be managed in collaboration with an agency or a competent freelance team, provided that they have their own project management skills.
Level of difficulty: high