"We need a website." This sentence kicks off thousands of projects every year. And many of them end the same way: an overpriced agency, finished in 6 months, the site looks good but nobody knows how to update it.
There is a better way.
What a Small Business Really Wants From a Website
Before talking about technology, we need to be clear about goals:
- Discoverability — Google can find me
- Credibility — I look professional
- Conversion — visitors become customers
- Updateability — I can change prices without calling a developer
Most solutions focus on points 1-3 but forget about 4. And that is the problem.
Why Updateability Is Key
Imagine you change your opening hours or prices. Do you call the agency? Wait 3 days and pay €50? Or do it yourself in 2 minutes?
A CMS system (Content Management System) exists precisely to make the second option available to everyone.
But not all CMSes are equal. WordPress requires a constant server, backups, plugin updates, security patches. It is work in itself.
Headless CMS for a Small Business — Does It Make Sense?
Headless CMS used to be the domain of large projects. But Modulo CMS changes this rule.
What you get:
- Admin panel for content management (blog, menu, real estate...)
- A fast public website without a database
- No monthly CMS licensing fees
- Content in Markdown — portable, backupable
What you need to handle:
- Hosting (Cloudflare Pages — free for small projects)
- A domain (~€10/year)
- Initial setup (we help with this)
How Much Does It Cost?
| Project Type | Solution | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Business card + contact | Static page | ~€500 one-time |
| Blog + about us | Modulo CMS blog module | ~€800-1200 one-time |
| Restaurant + menu | Modulo CMS food module | ~€1000-1500 |
| Real estate agency | Modulo CMS reality module | ~€1200-2000 |
No monthly CMS fees. Hosting on Cloudflare Pages is free for typical traffic.
What Not to Worry About Right Away
New businesses want everything: a shop, a reservation system, a blog, a newsletter, a chatbot... This is a trap.
Start with the minimum that works. Add features based on what customers actually need — not based on what you think they will want.
Modulo CMS is modular for exactly this reason — you add a module when you actually need it.
First Step
If you are thinking about a website for your business and want to talk about the options, write to info@modulocms.sk. The first consultation is free.
