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Why a tradesperson needs a website even more than a large company
Trades & independents29 July

Why a tradesperson needs a website even more than a large company

A large company can afford a dip in visibility for a while — its reputation absorbs the hit. An independent tradesperson doesn't have that cushion. Every job matters, and every customer who can't find them on Google is a customer who goes elsewhere.

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Why a professional website is essential for your business in Switzerland
Online presence 202629 July

Why a professional website is essential for your business in Switzerland

Before they even speak with you, a potential customer has already looked you up online. Here's what's at stake in those few seconds, and why AI is changing the game even further.

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Websites for freelancers: the mistakes that cost you clients
Service professions & freelancers29 July

Websites for freelancers: the mistakes that cost you clients

Coach, consultant, therapist, photographer, trainer: in service professions, a website often has only a handful of seconds to convince. Here are the most common mistakes, and what they really cost.

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AI news for August 2026
AI29 July

AI news for August 2026

At Atelier Web Romand, we keep an eye on AI news because it directly affects our craft: what we can build, what we need to disclose, and what makes a website visible or not. Here's what matters this month for your website.

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Free website, 200-franc website: what nobody tells you before you sign
Before you sign29 July

Free website, 200-franc website: what nobody tells you before you sign

On paper, the offer looks unbeatable. In practice, what isn't written into the promise almost always ends up costing you, in money or in wasted time.

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What a website really costs in Geneva
Budget guide 202629 July

What a website really costs in Geneva

Between the quote you're shown and the invoice you actually pay, there's often a gap. Here's what freelancers really charge, what agencies charge, and the recurring costs nobody puts on the first page.

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