The first step for any business that wants to exist online is a professional website. Yet many business owners who say "I want to get a website built" do not know where to start. In this guide, we walk you through the process from A to Z.

Website Types and Price Ranges (2026)

Not every website is the same. Depending on your needs, there are different types and budgets to consider:

1. Showcase / Brochure Website

  • What It Does: Presents your company, services and contact details online.
  • Number of Pages: 5-10 pages (Home, About Us, Services, References, Contact)
  • Timeline: 2-3 weeks
  • Who It Is For: Lawyers, doctors, consulting firms, small businesses

2. Corporate Website

  • What It Does: Builds brand awareness and helps you rank higher on Google through SEO.
  • Number of Pages: 10-30+ pages, blog module, admin panel
  • Timeline: 3-5 weeks
  • Who It Is For: Mid-sized and large companies, holding company subsidiaries

3. E-Commerce Website

  • What It Does: Online product sales, payment infrastructure, stock management
  • Number of Pages: Varies by number of products
  • Timeline: 4-8 weeks
  • Who It Is For: Retail, wholesale, boutique brands

4. Custom Software / Web Application

  • What It Does: Business-specific digital tools such as CRMs, appointment systems and portals
  • Timeline: 6-12 weeks
  • Who It Is For: Companies with industry-specific needs

7 Criteria to Watch When Getting a Website Built

  1. Mobile Compatibility: More than 70% of visitors come from mobile devices. Your site should look flawless on every screen.
  2. SEO Foundation: Looking good is not enough; you need to be findable on Google. Meta tags, speed optimization and structured data are essential.
  3. Speed Performance: Sites that take longer than 3 seconds to load lose up to 53% of their visitors. Meeting Core Web Vitals standards is critical.
  4. SSL Certificate: Browsers flag sites without HTTPS as "Not Secure".
  5. Admin Panel: You should be able to update your content, images and blog posts yourself.
  6. Code Ownership: The project's source code should be handed over to you. You should not be dependent on the agency.
  7. Support and Maintenance: Always ask about the duration and scope of technical support after delivery.

How Do You Choose the Right Software Company?

  • Review Their Portfolio: Always check their past work and references.
  • Ask About Technology: Which technologies do they build with? Modern technologies (such as React and Next.js) pay off in the long run.
  • Communication Quality: You can gauge the quality of communication even in the first meeting. Choose companies that respond to your questions quickly and clearly.
  • Contract: Put the delivery timeline, revision rights, support scope and payment plan in writing.

How Does the Website Development Process Work?

  1. Needs Analysis: Your goals, competitors and expectations are defined in an initial meeting.
  2. Proposal: A written proposal is presented, detailing scope, timeline and cost.
  3. Design: A UI/UX design draft is created and submitted for your approval.
  4. Development: The approved design is coded and functionality is added.
  5. Testing: The site is tested on all devices and browsers.
  6. Launch: Domain and hosting are configured and the site goes live.
  7. Support: The post-delivery technical support period begins.

Conclusion

Getting a website built gives your business its digital storefront. When you work with the right company, you save time and get a more than worthwhile return on your digital investment in the long run.

At FKT Yazılım, we develop SEO-friendly, mobile-first corporate websites tailored to your business using React, Next.js and other modern technologies. For details and a quote, get in touch.

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