Websites are never ‘finished’. Whether it’s updating events, posting news, or tweaking small technical details—a website requires continuous maintenance. For many small organizations, associations, or local initiatives, this is a challenge. Time is lacking, technical knowledge is limited, and ultimately, the quality suffers.
This is precisely the problem that Hebweb.nl solves.
Websites Need Constant Changes
A website is not a static business card, but a living platform. Think about:
- Adding new events (like the return of the Handmade Parade in Hebden Bridge).
- Updating contact information or small ads (like the Small Ads section, where users respond quickly to offers).
- Correcting errors, such as with the wind farm consultation where ambiguities had to be addressed.
Without regular updates, a website quickly becomes outdated, loses its relevance, and with it, its visitors.
People Don’t Have the Time (or Knowledge) to Do Everything Themselves
Most administrators of local websites are not professional developers. They have other priorities—a full-time job, volunteer work, or simply no interest in technical hassles. The result? Updates are postponed, the site becomes outdated, or worse: errors creep in.
Take, for example, a community site like Hebweb.nl. It needs to be able to react quickly to local developments—whether it’s flood warnings or a petition against a wind farm. If every change has to be made manually, it not only takes time but also increases the chance of errors.
No UI, Everything via Email: Simple and Direct
What makes Hebweb.nl special is the absence of a complicated CMS (Content Management System). Instead, all communication happens via email. Users send a message with their request, and the developer takes care of the implementation.
Why does this work so well?
- No learning curve: No dashboard, no buttons, no settings. Just send an email, as you normally would.
- Fewer errors: No risk of someone accidentally deleting a page or messing up the layout.
- Faster updates: The developer can intervene directly without the user having to read a manual first.
It’s a return to the essence: You provide the content, we handle the technology.
AI as an Invisible Force Behind the Scenes
A developer who manually performs all changes is not scalable. But what if AI can lighten the load?
- Automatic text processing: AI can interpret email requests and suggest placements.
- Faster updates: Think of automatically generating event calendars or synchronizing data.
- Less repetitive work: AI can take over routine tasks, such as formatting small ads or checking links.
Although Hebweb.nl does not yet have full AI integration like Google Gemini 2.0, it does show how a combination of human expertise and automated support can keep a website running smoothly.
Conclusion: A Subscription to a Web Developer is the Future
For many organizations, a website is not a hobby, but a necessity. Yet, they often lack the time, knowledge, or resources to maintain it properly. Hebweb.nl offers a solution: a subscription where you don’t pay for a tool, but for a service.
- No technical hassle – just send an email.
- Always up-to-date – without you having to worry about it.
- Quality guaranteed – because a professional (supported by AI) is in control.
It’s a model that works not only for local communities but for anyone who needs a website—without the hassle.
So, do you also have a website that constantly needs attention? Perhaps a subscription to a developer is the solution.