What this covers
A web designer plans, builds and maintains websites: page structure, layout, how the site behaves on a phone, forms and loading speed. Some handle only the design, others also the build, the hosting and the domain. For a small business the job should end with a site the owner can update without help.
What people ask for most
- One-page site for a small business
- Booking site for a holiday rental
- Online shop for a local producer
- Making an old site work on phones
- Site in Portuguese and English
- Fixing a slow WordPress install
- Setting up domain, hosting and email
- Adding a contact form and map
Timing and emergencies
It is urgent when the site goes down in high season, or when a domain expires and email stops arriving. Start by asking whoever hosts the site whether the fault is the server, the domain or the site itself, and delete nothing in the meantime. If a recent backup exists, putting it back is usually quick.
How to choose well
- Make sure the domain and hosting are registered in your name, not theirs
- Agree what happens after launch: updates, backups and who you call
- Ask for sites they have launched and open them on your phone first
- Fix the number of pages, languages and revisions before work begins
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
This service across the island
Pick a municipality to see what is most in demand there.
FunchalCâmara de LobosMachicoSanta CruzCaniçoSantanaRibeira BravaPonta do SolCalhetaSão VicentePorto Moniz
Frequently asked questions
How do I find someone to build a website on Madeira?
Describe the project on HomeFix: the type of business, the pages you need, the languages and your deadline. Professionals based on the island send offers and you can look through each portfolio. You agree everything directly between the two of you.
Will I be able to update the site myself afterwards?
Yes, if you ask for that from the start. Say you want to change text, photos, prices and opening hours without depending on anyone, and confirm you get administrator access. Ask for a short walkthrough, recorded or written, when the site is handed over.
How long does building a website take?
It depends mainly on the number of pages, the languages and how quickly you supply text and photographs. In practice content delays projects far more often than development does. Agree a schedule at the start with dates for the material you owe.
How is the price of a website agreed?
Directly between you and the professional, with no commission taken by HomeFix. Ask for a proposal that separates the one-off build from the costs that repeat, such as domain and hosting. Then you know what you pay once and what you pay every year.