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Answers to the questions we are asked most

From what a website costs to what GEO actually involves. If your question is not here, do ask it. We answer in plain language and without a sales pitch.

Plain language, no sales pitch.

About Geekie

Who we are, who we work for and what a collaboration looks like.

What exactly does Geekie Creative & IT do?

We are a one-stop shop for everything digital within your business. On the technical side we handle web development, custom software and apps, websites and webshops on WordPress and Shopify, SEO and GEO, and AI consultancy, automation and implementation. On the creative side we do business photography, product photography and social media management. That gives you one point of contact instead of five separate suppliers.

What kind of businesses do you work for?

We focus on small and medium-sized businesses and on sole traders with commercial ambitions. Think builders, plumbers, installers and other tradespeople, as well as practices, hospitality, retail, consultancies and manufacturers. Usually these are organisations of one to fifty people without an IT department or a content or social team of their own.

Which region do you cover?

Our home base is Rotterdam and we work throughout Rotterdam and the surrounding area, including Schiedam, Capelle aan den IJssel and Barendrecht. Remote work we do across the whole of the Netherlands. For on-site work we look at what is practical case by case.

Do I have to buy everything from you, or can I pick one service?

You decide how far you go. Some clients only have a website built, others hand over their entire IT and online presence. Our starting point is that you get what you need, and above all not what you do not need.

Why would I put IT and online visibility with the same supplier?

Because the two are inseparable. Your website, your imagery, your search visibility and the technology underneath all have to fit together. With separate suppliers, problems tend to turn into finger-pointing. With us the responsibility sits in one place, which saves you time and argument.

Who are the people behind Geekie?

Geekie was founded by Joep de Kok. He handles the technical side, with years of experience in IT support and ten years of building websites. Anastasiia is the creative lead: she takes care of design, photography and social media, with more than three years of product photography and content for an online store, Instagram and TikTok.

Websites and visibility

Questions about our packages, timelines and SEO.

Which website packages do you offer?

We work with three options. Start is a 4-page WordPress website for €30 a month, including hosting and basic SEO, for anyone who wants to be online quickly and affordably. Growth is a complete website with multiple pages, content management, in-depth SEO and data insights. Bespoke is truly custom, for example with app integrations, app platforms, booking systems or a webshop.

What does a website cost?

Start costs €30 a month excl. VAT, for now with a 6-month minimum term instead of 12. After that you can cancel monthly, and when the agreement ends the website is entirely yours. Growth, the complete website, starts from €795. Bespoke is priced per project, because no two custom projects are alike. That price is always fixed before we start.

I am a self-employed builder or plumber. Is a website worth it for me?

For tradespeople especially, it is. Someone who needs a plumber, painter or builder picks up their phone and calls one of the first companies they see. With a fast page that ranks well locally, with clear services, photos of your work and a call button, you win that job more often. Our €30 a month Start website is often all you need, and we arrange everything: no technical skills required on your side.

How long does it take to build a website?

A Start website is normally live within a few weeks. A complete website takes longer, depending on the number of pages, the copy and the imagery. For bespoke work we set out a schedule with clear phases in advance, so you always know where we stand.

What do unlimited revisions actually mean?

With the Bespoke package we keep adjusting the design until it is right. No debate about a third or fourth round of changes. We do not think you should have to pay to fix something that should have been right the first time.

What is a revision?

A revision is a round of corrections: you review the website and pass on all your changes at once, and we make them. Start includes one round of revisions and you can simply add more. Growth has several rounds and Bespoke unlimited.

Can my existing website be improved instead of replaced?

Often, yes. We first check whether the foundation is sound. Sometimes speed gains, better copy, new imagery and technical SEO already achieve a great deal. If the foundation is outdated, rebuilding works out cheaper in the long run than repairing forever. We will tell you honestly what we would do.

Do you also handle hosting and maintenance?

Yes. We can take care of hosting, updates, backups and security so your website stays fast and safe. You are also free to keep this in your own hands, in which case we provide a clean handover and a proper explanation.

What does SEO optimisation involve at Geekie?

For us SEO starts in the engineering: fast loading times, a logical structure, correct headings, clean code and structured data. On top of that we optimise the copy for the search terms your customers genuinely use, and we make sure your business is easy to find locally.

What is SEO for AI (GEO) and why does it matter?

More and more people no longer ask Google but ChatGPT or another AI assistant which company they should call. Those assistants read websites and recommend businesses they can understand well: clear copy, structured data and a technically sound site. We build websites from the first line of code so that both Google and AI assistants can read them properly. That keeps you findable as search changes.

Can you build a webshop as well?

Yes. We build webshops on Shopify or WordPress with a custom-coded front end, also known as headless. You get the reliable checkout and management of those platforms, but without the limitations and sluggishness of a standard theme. The result is a webshop that loads faster, ranks better and is built to sell more. Improving or maintaining an existing webshop is possible too.

What are data insights and what do I get out of them?

We show you how many visitors you get, where they come from, which pages are working and where people drop off. We use that to make adjustments. It turns your website into an instrument you can steer with, rather than a digital business card.

Can you add a chatbot or automation?

Yes. Think of a chatbot that handles frequently asked questions, automated quote requests, links to your calendar, or forms that feed straight into your admin. We always check first whether it genuinely saves you time.

Software, apps and AI

About custom software, apps, AI advice and automation.

Do you also build apps and custom software?

Yes. We build web apps, mobile apps, client portals, booking systems, dashboards and integrations between your systems. Always starting from how you work, and only then which technology suits it. Sometimes a smart integration is enough and a full app is not needed. When that is the case, we say so.

What can AI realistically do for my business?

Often more than business owners expect, and in different places than they imagine. Think of processing quotes and invoices automatically, a chatbot that handles routine questions, help with drafting copy, or smart search through your own documents. We first look at where you lose time and only then at the technology.

Do you only advise, or do you carry it out as well?

Both. We advise, automate and actually implement the solution, including explaining it to your team. If you would rather have the advice carried out elsewhere, that is fine too. The advice is yours.

Why are you different from all those new AI agencies?

Because we did not jump on the hype. We have worked with IT, websites and software for years out of genuine interest, long before everyone started talking about AI. That is also why we know when AI is not a good idea, and we tell you so honestly.

Photography and social media

About imagery and content.

Why does original photography matter?

Everyone recognises stock photos by now, and they say nothing about your business. Original imagery of your team, your premises and your work builds trust and makes you recognisable. On top of that you can use it everywhere: on the website, in your webshop and on social media.

What does social media management involve?

Together we set the strategy and the tone, we build a content calendar, produce the posts and imagery, publish everything and respond to comments and messages. Each month we go through the results and adjust where needed.

Can photography and the website be combined?

That is precisely our strength. We shoot the imagery with the website and your social channels already in mind, in the right proportions and style. Everything then fits together and you are not left making do with material that was never quite right.

Rates and working together

How we make agreements about money and terms.

How do your rates work?

We work with fair, transparent rates. You know where you stand in advance, whether it is a project at a fixed price or support by the hour or by the month. We never bill you for anything you did not ask for.

Am I tied into a long-term contract?

No. For ongoing services such as social media or SEO we work with clear agreements you can cancel. Only the €30 a month website has a minimum term, for now 6 months instead of 12, because we do not charge for the build up front. After that it too can be cancelled monthly and the website is entirely yours.

What happens at the first meeting?

We arrange a conversation on site or online, free of charge and with no obligation. We ask about your business, your current situation and your ambitions. You then receive a concrete proposal with a clear price and schedule. We only start once you have agreed.

How quickly do you respond to a question?

We normally reply to enquiries through the website within one working day. With existing clients we usually just talk over WhatsApp, which is often even quicker. For ongoing agreements we set response times in advance.

Cannot find your question here?

Do ask it. You will normally have a personal answer within one working day, even if that answer is that we cannot help you.

Curious what could work better for you?

Book a call with no strings attached. We take a look, ask the sharp questions and tell you honestly what we would do. Even if that means you are better off changing nothing for now.

Email us directly: info@geekie.nl

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