Services / Web development
Web development in Schaffhausen.
We build websites, online shops and web applications that load fast, run securely and connect cleanly with your systems. GOLDSTEIN.DIGITAL works from Hallau (SH) for companies in the canton of Schaffhausen, eastern Switzerland and southern Germany.
What it is about
Web development is the part of a web project you do not see but feel every day: how fast a page loads, whether a form reliably arrives, whether products and stock levels are correct and whether the site still works after an update. Good web design therefore needs equally careful technical execution.
As a web agency in the canton of Schaffhausen we combine both. Our web developers turn design into clean, accessible code, choose the right platform and make sure your website can still be maintained and extended three years from now. Whether you need a new company website, want to modernise an existing shop or need an internal web application: we start with your requirements, not with a site builder.
What we build
- 01
Headless websites
Content management separated from delivery: statically generated or server-rendered pages that load very fast and work across channels and languages.
- 02
WordPress
Custom themes without bloated page builders, a lean plugin selection, hardening and updates. Your team edits content, the technology stays tidy.
- 03
Shopify and e-commerce
Online shops on Shopify or as headless commerce: theme development in Liquid, product data, payment and shipping processes, multilingual setups for CH and DE.
- 04
Integrations and automation
APIs, webhooks and data sync with ERP, accounting, inventory or CRM - so orders, products and contacts are no longer transferred by hand. See process automation in our services overview.
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Performance and Core Web Vitals
Measurement, image optimisation, caching, clean font loading and restrained use of JavaScript. Fast pages improve user experience and lay the groundwork for SEO.
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Operations, hosting and security
Deployment, backups, monitoring, updates and hardening of WordPress and servers. On request we take over ongoing maintenance.
How a project runs
- 01 · AnalysisRequirements and current state
We clarify goals, content, existing systems and data flows. For existing websites we review code, hosting and security.
- 02 · ArchitecturePlatform by benefit
We recommend WordPress, Shopify, headless or a custom build - with reasons, and with an eye on maintenance effort and cost over the years.
- 03 · DevelopmentVisible in stages
You follow progress on a preview environment, give feedback and test integrations with real data.
- 04 · Launch and operationMeasurably better
Redirects, tracking, Search Console and monitoring are in place from day one. After that we keep optimising.
Technologies and deliverables
We work with proven, open technologies: HTML, CSS and JavaScript to current standards, PHP and WordPress, Shopify with Liquid, Node.js for integrations and build processes, static site generators for headless setups, and REST and GraphQL APIs. For data-driven projects we also use Python. Where artificial intelligence makes sense, for search, text suggestions or data preparation, we advise as part of our AI consulting.
Deliverables usually include:
- a documented technical concept with a platform recommendation
- responsive, accessible implementation with light and dark mode where useful
- multilingual setup with correct hreflang markup
- a technical SEO foundation: structured data, sitemap, redirects, fast load times
- connection to your systems via interfaces
- an introduction for your team and short operations documentation
If you also need a native app, see app development. For visibility after launch we can add campaigns via Google Ads.
Who we build for
Our clients are SMEs, craft businesses, retailers, restaurants and specialist publishers who see a website or shop as a tool rather than a business card. Typical cases are companies whose current website has become slow, hard to maintain or insecure, or online retailers who want to sync data between shop, marketplace and accounting automatically.
Examples of our work: the bilingual corporate website of ANELK Pharma, the website of schreinermeisterei, the guide magazine Tee-Magazin.de, the four-language presence of LibraLy.CH and data-driven web apps such as Gasspeicher.App and Netzfrequenz.App. All work is listed under Projects.
GOLDSTEIN.DIGITAL is led by André Schulze, self-employed for 15 years in e-commerce, online retail, SEO and SEM. That hands-on retail experience feeds directly into how we build shops and integrations.
Typical timeline
- 2-3 weeksSmall website
A few templates, existing content, no integrations.
- 4-8 weeksCompany website
Custom design, CMS, multilingual, technical SEO foundation.
- 2-4 monthsShop or portal
E-commerce, integrations with ERP or accounting, staged planning.
- OngoingOperation and care
Updates, monitoring, further development as agreed.
Frequently asked questions
What does web development with GOLDSTEIN.DIGITAL cost?
The effort depends on scope, integrations and content. After an initial conversation you receive a written quote with a fixed scope - pricing on request.
Headless, WordPress or Shopify - which fits us?
WordPress suits teams that want to edit content themselves and rely on a proven ecosystem. Shopify is strong for online retail with standard processes. A headless architecture pays off for demanding performance, multiple channels or custom logic. We recommend based on your needs, not our preferences.
Can you develop our existing website further?
Yes. We first review code, hosting, plugins and security, then decide with you whether extending or rebuilding is the better investment.
Do you integrate ERP, accounting or inventory systems?
Yes, provided the system offers an interface (API, export or webhook). Typical cases are product and stock sync, order handover or automatic transfer of form data.
How long does a web development project take?
A compact website with a few templates is often done in four to eight weeks. Shops, portals or projects with several integrations are planned in stages over two to four months.
Do you only work in the canton of Schaffhausen?
No. We are based in Hallau (SH) and work with clients in Schaffhausen, Klettgau, Neuhausen, Stein am Rhein, Winterthur, Zurich, Thurgau and southern Germany. Much happens remotely, and meetings in person are easy within the region.
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A new project, a question about AI or a website that should work harder: we usually reply within one working day.