How Does a Website Work?
Even if you've never built a website before, we'll explain everything simply. Think of it like a house.
Domain = Your Address
Just like your house has a street address (123 Main St), your website has a domain (yourbusiness.com).
People type this to visit you.
Hosting = Your Land
Like the land your house sits on, hosting is the computer (server) that stores your website files and keeps them available 24/7.
Your site is always online because of hosting.
Website = The House Itself
This is what your visitors see: the design, pages, colors, content. This is what we build for you.
Everything from the homepage to the contact form.
What About IP Addresses?
Every computer on the internet has a number called an IP address (like 185.199.108.153). Your hosting server has one too. But you don't need to remember it — that's what your domain name is for! When someone types yourbusiness.com, the internet automatically finds the right IP address. It's all handled behind the scenes. You never have to touch it.
What's Included in Every Website
No hidden fees, no surprises. Every WordPress website comes with these features built in.
Custom Design
A unique, on-brand design tailored to your business — no generic templates, no cookie-cutter layouts.
Mobile-Responsive
Your website looks stunning on phones, tablets, and desktops — tested on every screen size.
SEO Optimized
Built with proper structure, meta tags, fast loading, and Google-ready from day one.
Security Hardened
SSL, firewall, secure login, automatic backups — your site is protected from the start.
Speed Optimized
Image compression, caching, clean code — your site scores 90+ on Google PageSpeed.
Training Included
We teach you how to manage your content — add posts, update pages, change images — all on your own.
How It Works
From your idea to a live website — here's the process, step by step.
Configure Your Website
Use our visual configurator to pick your industry, design style, pages, features, and colors. It feels like configuring a Tesla — easy and fun.
Receive Your Proposal
Within 24 hours, we send you a detailed proposal with exact pricing, timeline, and deliverables. No surprises.
Approve & We Build
Once you approve, NorthLuma builds your website from scratch — responsive, fast, and beautiful on every device.
Review & Go Live
Preview your site, give feedback, and we refine until you're 100% satisfied. Then we deliver — you're live!
Competitive Pricing, Premium Quality
Agency-quality WordPress websites at freelancer-friendly prices. No monthly fees — you pay once, own forever.
Available 2027Hand-built WordPress websites are not on sale yet. Checkout refuses these plans today — the prices below are the opening prices, not a live offer. The configurator only saves your specification for when the service opens; you are not charged and no delivery date is promised.
Starter
Perfect for personal sites and small projects
- Up to 3 pages
- Mobile responsive
- Contact form
- Basic SEO setup
- SSL security
- 5-day delivery
- 1 revision round
Professional
Best for small businesses and growing brands
- Up to 7 pages
- Custom design
- Advanced SEO
- Speed optimization
- Google Analytics
- Social media integration
- Blog setup
- 7-day delivery
- Design revisions included
- 30-day support
Enterprise
For complex projects with advanced features
- Unlimited pages
- E-commerce / WooCommerce
- Multi-language support
- Booking system
- Members area
- CRM integration
- Live chat
- Priority support
- 10-14 day delivery
- Design revisions included
- 60-day support
All prices are one-time payments. No monthly fees for the website. Domain and hosting are separate (from $3/mo).
Hosting Alone Won't Build Your Website
Providers like Strato sell hosting (the land). But who builds the house? That's us.
| Provider | Builds Website? | Custom Design | SEO | Speed | Revisions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ NorthLuma | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Included | From $299 (one-time) |
| Strato / Hostinger | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | DIY | $3-22/mo (hosting) |
| Wix / Squarespace | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | DIY | $16+/mo (forever) |
| Fiverr / Upwork | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 1-2 | From $50 |
| Web Agency | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 2-3 | From $3,000+ |
⚠️ Important: Buying hosting gives you an empty WordPress installation — a blank canvas with no design, no content, no features. You still need someone to build the actual website. That's exactly what NorthLuma does. Buy hosting anywhere you like (we recommend providers below), then let us build your website on top of it.
Buy Hosting Anywhere — We Build On Top
Pick any hosting provider below, get a domain and hosting plan (from $3/month), then order your website from us. We install, design, and deliver. You own everything.
Step 1: Buy Hosting
From any provider below. ~$3-10/month. Includes domain.
Step 2: NorthLuma Builds
We design and build your complete website. From $299 one-time.
Step 3: Go Live
We install everything on your hosting. You're live in days.
Recommended Hosting Providers
We partner with these providers. Pick any — we'll build on whatever you choose.
Strato
Swedish WordPress hosting with domain included. From 29 kr/month. Great for Nordic businesses.
Namecheap
Affordable domains + hosting bundles. Great for beginners worldwide.
SiteGround
Top-rated WordPress hosting with 1-click install. 24/7 expert support.
Cloudflare
Cheapest domain registration at cost price. Best DNS & CDN.
Hostinger
Budget-friendly WordPress hosting starting from $2.99/mo.
Hetzner
European high-performance hosting. Excellent value for developers.
Don't have hosting yet? No problem — select "I Need Everything" in our configurator and we'll guide you step by step.
Already have Strato, SiteGround, or another host? Perfect — we build on any WordPress hosting.
Why Choose NorthLuma
We don't use templates. We don't use page builders. Every WordPress website we create is hand-coded, performance-optimized, and built to grow with your business.
- Custom design — no templates, no cookie-cutters
- Mobile-first responsive on every page
- SEO optimization built in from day one
- Core Web Vitals optimized for Google ranking
- Security hardened with professional best practices
- Full training so you manage content independently
- 30-day post-delivery support included free
- Design revisions included during design phase
- 24-hour response time on all orders
- Competitive pricing — agency quality, freelancer prices
Configure Your Website
Our visual configurator lets you pick your style, pages, colors, and features — like configuring a car. It takes 3 minutes.
Your specification is saved for the opening (Available 2027) — there is no checkout step and nothing to pay today.
Available 2027Hand-built WordPress websites are not on sale yet. Checkout refuses these plans today — the prices below are the opening prices, not a live offer. The configurator only saves your specification for when the service opens; you are not charged and no delivery date is promised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know — even if you've never had a website before.
What exactly is a website made of?
A website has 3 parts: (1) A domain — your address, like yourbusiness.com ($10-15/year). (2) Hosting — the computer that stores your website files and keeps them online 24/7 ($3-10/month). (3) The website itself — the design, pages, and code that visitors see. We build part 3 for you, and help you set up parts 1 and 2.
What's an IP address and why should I care?
Every website has a unique number called an IP address (like 192.168.1.1) — that's the actual location of your website on the internet. A domain name is just a friendly way to remember it. When someone types yourbusiness.com, the internet translates it to your IP address behind the scenes. You don't need to do anything with IP addresses — your hosting provider handles all of this automatically.
Do I need to buy domain and hosting before ordering?
No! You can order your website first, and set up domain and hosting later. In our configurator, just select 'I Need Everything' and we'll guide you step by step. We recommend trusted providers and can even help you set it up for free.
How long does it take to build my website?
A typical WordPress website takes 5-10 business days depending on complexity. Simple sites (1-5 pages) can be ready in as little as 5 days. Larger projects with custom features may take 2-3 weeks. We give you an exact timeline with your proposal.
What do I need to provide?
At minimum: your business name, what your business does, and what pages you need. Ideally, also your logo, brand colors, text content, and any images. If you don't have content ready, we can help create it for an additional fee.
How do I manage the website after it's delivered?
WordPress has a simple dashboard — like writing a document. You can add pages, write blog posts, upload images, and change text without any coding. We provide full training and video guides. And for 30 days after delivery, you can contact us for free support with any question.
Can I add new features later?
Absolutely! WordPress is modular — you can add new features, pages, and even full e-commerce capabilities later. We build with growth in mind so your site can evolve with your business.
What if I'm not happy with the design?
We include design revisions during the design phase to make sure you're happy with the result. Our process is collaborative — you see the design, give feedback, and we adjust until it's right.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance?
Yes! After the 30-day free support period, we offer maintenance plans starting from $49/month that include updates, backups, security monitoring, and content changes.
Ready to Build Your Website?
Build your site in about 3 minutes — free to try, no commitment. Pay $49 only when you download the files you own.
Questions? Email us at [email protected] — we answer within 24 hours.
Available 2027Hand-built WordPress websites are not on sale yet. Checkout refuses these plans today — the prices below are the opening prices, not a live offer. The configurator only saves your specification for when the service opens; you are not charged and no delivery date is promised.