Web design from Dresden – personal, technically sound, independent
Looking for a web designer in Dresden who not only designs beautifully but also builds cleanly and maintains long-term? Formatgeber is the sole proprietorship of Ronny Opitz: one contact for design, development and operation – from Dresden, for the entire German-speaking region.What you get from me in Dresden
Custom web design instead of a page builder, cleanly coded websites with fast load times, and honest advice on which solution really fits your project – WordPress for a pragmatic start or a custom-built premium website.Locally rooted, technically independent
I work from Dresden and know the regional market – from craft businesses to B2B service providers. Operation runs on infrastructure in Germany, GDPR-compliant and without hidden third parties. In the end, the code is yours.Who it's worth it for
For small and medium-sized businesses that see a website as an investment: professional in appearance, fast in technology, independent in operation. No agency ticket system, but a personal contact from the first enquiry to ongoing operation.What a website costs with me
Prices are stated openly on this page, not at the end of a sales conversation. These are entry prices: I'll give you a binding figure for your project as soon as I know its scope.WordPress Basicfrom €990
The pragmatic entry point. A solid basis, online quickly, with a system you can maintain yourself.WooCommerce Startfrom €1,490
An online shop built on WordPress, for starting at a manageable scale and growing later.Premium Basisfrom €1,490 + €29/month server
Custom-built rather than assembled: no fragile plugin landscape, on a server in Germany.Premium Profrom €2,990 + €49/month server
For projects with their own logic, a database or growing visitor numbers.How a project runs
Four steps, in this order. At every point you know what happens next and what it costs.1
First conversationYou describe your project, I ask questions and tell you honestly whether WordPress or custom development fits better. The conversation is free and commits you to nothing.
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A quote with a fixed scopeYou receive a written quote covering scope, timeframe and price. What isn't in it won't be charged.
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Development with interim statesYou see the site while it is being built and can correct course while corrections are still cheap – not only at the end, once everything is finished.
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Handover and operationAt the end you receive access, a short briefing and the documentation. Then you decide: book maintenance, run it yourself, or continue with your own IT partner.
One project from Dresden
Instead of claims about experience, one piece of work you can examine yourself:Frequently asked questions about web design in Dresden
Do you only work with clients from Dresden?
No. I'm based in Dresden and am happy to meet regional clients in person. But the work runs just as well over video call and phone – some projects are outside Saxony.How long does a website take?
That depends on scope. A manageable WordPress site is online within a few weeks; a custom-built solution takes longer. I state the timeframe in the quote, not halfway through the project.What happens if I want to move on later?
You get a clean handover: code or access credentials, deployment instructions and, if you want, support with the migration. There is no technical lock-in to me.Do I necessarily need a maintenance contract?
No, maintenance is optional. With WordPress I recommend it, because updates there are part of normal operation – but you can just as well look after the site yourself or with your IT partner.Can I edit content myself?
Yes. With WordPress anyway, and with the custom-built solutions through a content management layer that lets you change text without breaking the layout.Start a project in Dresden
Describe your project – I'll get back to you within 24 hours with an honest assessment.Start a project in Dresden