Your website like a car: this is how we keep it safe, fast, and reliable!

Written by:
Leo Hoogma, 27 November 2025

A website... everyone knows what it is. But what exactly does it entail?
A website is something very normal for most people: you type in an address and voila, it appears. But what goes on behind the scenes to keep such a website secure, fast, searchable, and reliable? That's still quite abstract for many people.

At Hoogma Webdesign in Beerta, we`re happy to explain how a website works and what's involved in ensuring it meets the current (security) requirements of today's internet. We`re also happy to explain how it works, and to make it a bit more visual, we`ll compare your website to... a car!

Your website as a car: the technology explained in plain language

Everyone knows: a car doesn't drive itself. You need fuel, maintenance, a garage, and a license plate. A website works the same way.

It starts with the license plate: the domain name
Your website needs an internet address, just like a car needs a license plate to be allowed on the road. Without a domain name, you can't go anywhere.

Then you need a place where the car is parked: hosting
Hosting is the garage where your website is safely and securely stored. We offer managed hosting, which means we keep that garage tidy too:

• clean,
• secure,
• well-maintained

Many people don't know who hosts their web hosting - with us, it's simple: simply Hoogma Webdesign in Beerta, Oldambt, where you`re welcome for a cup of coffee if you`re in the area.

A good lock and alarm system: security & SSL
Just as a car needs a lock and alarm, a website needs good security. A high-quality SSL certificate is your website's personal alarm system. Not a cheap "shared lock," but security that's truly yours. This prevents malicious parties from eavesdropping or stealing data.

The dashboard and filters: email & spam filter
Your email environment is your car's dashboard. And to ensure the system doesn't get clogged up with junk, we use an external and very powerful spam filter—it's like having a top-of-the-line air filter under the hood!

And then... maintenance. Because without maintenance, every car breaks down
Just like a car, a website needs regular care to keep it running safely and smoothly. This is an ongoing process that we manage for you every month and includes:

• Technical maintenance - Compare it to a car's minor and major service. We ensure that all components continue to function.
• Server updates - Modern cars receive updates; so do websites. This keeps everything faster, safer, and more stable.
• Security checks - Your website's airbags, ABS, and safety systems. Invisible, but crucial.
• Spam monitoring - Just as parking sensors and cameras warn you of danger, we monitor suspicious activity.
• Evolving with the rules of the internet - Traffic rules are constantly changing. The internet is changing as well. Search engines have stricter requirements, browsers become more demanding, and technology evolves. We ensure that your website never falls behind.
• CMS maintenance (HWCMS) - This is the system you use to manage your website yourself. We keep everything running smoothly, securely, and user-friendly.
• Periodic external security scan - Think of this as a vehicle inspection by an independent expert. This way, we ensure everything runs according to safety standards.
• Monitoring via Google Search Console - This is your website's onboard computer. We monitor notifications and error codes, so problems are resolved before you notice them.

One-time construction costs: getting the car roadworthy

Before you can even drive away, the car has to be built, of course. For a website, this is the one-time basic setup where we, among other things:

• create pages,
• place text,
• process photos,
• compile the design,
• create a unified look, color, and corporate identity.

With this, we create a complete, ready-to-use website for you. Want to save on construction costs? Then you can also do the design yourself. If you create the pages yourself, color-code all the elements like the header, footer, and _bckgr_, and add your own images and text, we can keep these one-time construction costs lower. Feel free to request a free quote for the construction of your new website.

The technology behind your website explained with the vehicle metaphor

We hope this has helped us clarify the technical aspects of your website. But if you still have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via WhatsApp (fast response during office hours), by phone, or by email.

At Hoogma Webdesign, we believe in personal contact. No anonymous chat helpdesks or cumbersome AI systems. You can also simply drop by our office in Beerta with a question or an idea; you`re welcome. We`re happy to help you right away so you know exactly what to expect.

Want to know more or receive a free quote?

Want to know how much a website costs or how we can help you achieve greater online visibility? Request a free analysis of your current website or a no-obligation quote for a new website. Contact us however you prefer.

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