What You Need to Build a Professional Website in 2025 - The Complete Guide

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Are you thinking of building a website for your business?

If so, then this article was written for you. Before you start the building process, it is important to be prepared with the necessary information, materials and goals. This way, your website will not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also effective.

What you need before you start building a website

1. Clear goal

Ask yourself:

  • Do I just want to present my business or sell products?
  • Do I want to receive phone calls and interest forms? Educate my audience? Promote my brand?

A clear goal determines the type of site you will need (e.g. landing page, corporate site, e-shop, portfolio).

2. Content (texts, photos, videos)

Content is king. It must be:

  • Quality
  • Well-written
  • Adapted to your audience (tone, style)
  • Optimized for SEO

If you don’t have ready-made material, consider working with professionals in copywriting, photography, and video.

3. Structure and Menu (Site Map)

Write down the basic pages you will need:

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services / Products
  • Blog / News
  • Contact

This initial structure helps with design, navigation and SEO.

Technical details you need to know

Domain name (the name of the website)

If you already have a domain, great. If not, choose something:

  • Short and easy to remember
  • .gr or .com depending on your audience
  • Related to your brand or subject matter
Hosting

Reliable hosting means a fast, secure and stable website. Don’t choose based on price alone - prefer partners with technical support and direct communication.

Email

A professional email (e.g. info@to-onoma-sas.gr) enhances your credibility. Usually associated with hosting.

SEO & functionality from the start

If you want your website to appear in high positions in Google results so that someone interested in your services can find you easily, take care of:

  • Correct titles and descriptions
  • Keywords relevant to your business
  • Fast loading
  • Mobile responsive design
  • Integration with Google Analytics & Search Console

SEO strategy should start from the design stage, not afterwards.

Checklist before the developer starts
  • Do you have a clear goal for the use of the website?
  • Have you prepared or requested content?
  • Do you have a domain and hosting or do you know which solution you will choose?
  • Do you know what you want the menu to include?
  • Have you thought about whether you will write a blog or run ads afterwards?

The more organized you are, the faster and more successfully the construction will be completed.

Do you need help organizing your project properly?

The Web Eleven team is here to guide you from the idea to the final delivery of a quality and unique custom website that will make your brand stand out.

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