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Showcase websites for freelancers and expats: simple, fast, yours to keep.

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What's included

Custom design

A visual identity built around your business.

Contact form

Every message lands straight in your inbox.

Mobile-friendly

Tested on every screen.

Delivered fast

A few days is all it takes.

From €350 · 50% deposit on signing, balance on delivery See the detailed quote
Available features

A look at 5 features that can be added to your site: a location map, online payments, appointment booking, an Instagram feed, and client reviews. WhatsApp chat is included by default on every site · the others are added based on the project's needs.

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Location map

Your address shown on a real interactive map, so clients can find you at a glance.

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Payment / deposit

Stripe Payment Link or PayPal.me: collect a deposit straight from the site, so the client doesn't need to enter card details somewhere else.

Pay the deposit · €175
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Appointment booking

Calendly or similar: your clients book a slot without a single email exchange.

9:0010:3014:00
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Instagram feed

Your latest posts shown automatically on the site, no manual updating required.

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What clients say

★★★★★

Instant quote

The price below covers a complete base site. The options checked below are add-ons, and the total updates live. Leave your email to receive the full breakdown.

Showcase website (6 sections included) €350
  • Custom, responsive design (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Working contact form
  • Accordion FAQ included
  • Basic technical SEO (H1/H2/meta tags, Search Console)
  • Hosted on Netlify's global network, free SSL
  • Delivered within days
Customize your site
Packs: bundled services
Estimated total €350

This total covers the features listed. Any request outside this scope (custom work, an unlisted feature, a technical constraint) is subject to an additional quote.

Hosted on Netlify's global network: instant loading, free SSL certificate, professional-grade security. Included free up to 100 messages/month, more than enough for the vast majority of freelancers. Beyond that, a paid plan exists (~$9/month, at your cost) to cover the extra usage.

Amounts shown in a currency other than euros (via the selector at the top of the page) are an automatic conversion for informational purposes only. The contractual reference price always stays in euros.

After delivery, 2 minor edits are included for free. Beyond that, each additional edit is billed at €30, regardless of complexity.

Want to stop worrying about it? The Peace of Mind pack (€19/month, no commitment) includes hosting-quota monitoring and 15 minutes of edits per month.

Quote sent. I'll get back to you within 48h with the details.

Deposit calculator
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50% deposit €500
Balance on delivery €500
Comparison

Wix, a regular agency, or Le Manuel?

Same need, three different ways to get there. Market ballpark figures for Wix/Squarespace and a regular agency, adjust as needed.

Click a criterion or the arrows to compare Wix/Squarespace, a regular agency, and Le Manuel.

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Timeline

Wix / Squarespace Do it yourself, could take weeks
Regular agency 4 to 12 weeks
Our offer
Le Manuel A few days
Portfolio

Example projects

MNL Import site, independent car broker
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MNL Import

Independent car broker. Transparent pricing grid, direct contact.

BrokeragePricing grid6-step process
Mima'lua site, communications agency in French Guiana
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Mima'lua

Art direction agency for creators and brands. Priced packages, measurable results.

AgencyPriced packagesMeasurable results
Milys site, biscuit maker from French Guiana
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Milys

Artisan biscuit maker. Product gallery, pre-registration form.

FoodGalleryForm
si.elim_art site, artistic expression workshops
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si.elim_art

Artistic expression workshops for varied audiences (businesses, events, healthcare and social services).

WorkshopsMulti-audienceForm
Why a website

Lasting visibility, complete independence.

An Instagram page or a Taplink is a limited starting point. Visitors depend on the algorithm to find the page, they only see a stack of links, and they have to leave the app to get in touch.

A showcase website acts as a digital business card: it enables smooth communication, without the downsides of a physical card that gets forgotten, lost, or needs reprinting. It's a single address that guides every client to your full range of activities, accessible at any time.

This is what a digital-first approach makes possible: lasting visibility and complete independence.

 

You describe your business to me, I propose a structure, we agree on a 50% deposit and a timeline. The site is live within a few days.

Not without touching code, for now. Small tweaks after delivery are billed as a flat fee; there's no drag-and-drop editor.

Those are features that require an external account (Calendly, Stripe, Instagram...). The structure is ready; all that's missing is connecting it to the real service.

Your text (or a clear idea of your business, I can help write it) and your photos if you have them. Without photos, we can work with suitable placeholder visuals until yours are ready.

Netlify hosting (global network, SSL included) is free up to 100 messages/month, more than enough at this level of traffic. The domain name (€10-15/year) is at your cost, but I'll help you choose and set it up. The "domain + pro email" pack exists if you'd rather I handle it all.

WordPress is still a solid tool, but it needs ongoing maintenance (security updates, plugins) and adds technical overhead for a simple showcase site. What I build is lighter, faster to load, and free of WordPress's usual security vulnerabilities. The honest trade-off: without an added CMS, you won't edit the content yourself afterward, as explained above.

Native HTML, CSS and JavaScript: no proprietary framework, no platform locking you in. The source code is 100% yours: exportable, hostable wherever you want, and any developer can pick it up and modify it later if you wish. Zero dependency on an account or subscription with me for your site to keep working.

No: one month of support is included after launch (bugs, small questions, minor adjustments). After that, two options: a one-off intervention billed hourly, or a monthly support plan if you'd prefer ongoing help. We figure it out based on your actual needs; nothing is checked by default.

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