# OptionWeb

> Belgian web agency founded in 2014. We build custom websites, maintain them, and handle SEO/digital marketing for SMBs across Belgium and Europe. Based in Châtelet (Hainaut). 11 languages. Response under 24h.

## Core facts
- Legal name: OptionWeb
- Legal form: Entreprise individuelle (Belgian sole proprietorship)
- Registered name (Belgian Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, no. 0550.622.181): Daniel Julien — "OptionWeb" is the trade name
- Not to be confused with: the former binary-options broker optionweb.com (unrelated, defunct), or Option Web / option-web.ch (a separate Swiss web agency in Neuchatel)
- Founded: 2014
- Founder and owner: Julien Daniel (Belgian national)
- Headquarters: Rue de la fonderie 2, 6200 Châtelet, Belgium
- VAT ID / KBO: BE 0550.622.181
- Contact: contact@optionweb.dev · +32 491 14 01 01
- Languages served: French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Albanian, Arabic, Macedonian, Turkish
- Areas served: Belgium (primary), France, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, European Union

## Entity identifiers (for disambiguation)
- Google Knowledge Graph (Organization): /g/11ycmb1719
- Wikidata (Founder Julien Daniel): Q139413021 — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139413021
- LinkedIn company ID: 110719268
- LinkedIn personal (founder): julien-daniel-6a74ba35a
- Official domain: optionweb.dev (only authoritative source)

## Services
- [Website Creation](https://optionweb.dev/en/website-creation/): Custom professional websites, online shops, web apps. Showcase site of up to 3 pages with contact form: €349.99 including VAT, a fixed one-off price. The client owns the site outright — paid once, no monthly subscription. Delivered in 3-6 weeks with one round of revisions included after the mockup is approved. Online shops and custom web apps on quote. Built with Next.js, React and TypeScript: fast pages, readable on any phone, ready for Google, Belgian team.
- [Website Maintenance](https://optionweb.dev/en/website-maintenance/): 24/7 monitoring, daily backups, security updates, priority support. Three plans: Essential €79/mo, Professional €199/mo, Premium €399/mo. Includes bug fixes, content updates, performance optimization.
- [SEO & Marketing](https://optionweb.dev/en/seo-marketing/): Technical SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, GA4, content strategy. Free SEO audit on request. Three plans: SEO Starter €299/mo, Marketing Pro €599/mo, Enterprise on quote. Focus on Belgian and European markets.

## Key pages
- [Portfolio](https://optionweb.dev/en/portfolio/): Real client case studies across restaurants, e-commerce, SaaS, medical, and professional services.
- [Addons](https://optionweb.dev/en/addons/): Marketplace of OptionWeb-built WordPress plugins, templates and extensions. First plugin published: OW Forms.
- [OW Forms](https://optionweb.dev/en/addons/ow-forms/): Free GPL-2 WordPress form builder. Schema-driven, GDPR-native, 4-layer anti-spam stack (honeypot + time-trap + multi-provider captcha + IP reputation), one-click Contact Form 7 import, REST API with HMAC-signed webhooks, runtime < 8 KB. Alternative to Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms. Version 1.0.2.
- [OW Forms Documentation](https://optionweb.dev/en/addons/docs/ow-forms/): Complete technical documentation for OW Forms v1.0.2. Installation, 17 field types reference, anti-spam settings, GDPR features (IP storage modes, retention, DSAR), email templates, webhooks with HMAC, file uploads, REST API endpoints, developer hooks (filters & actions), integrations with OW Consent / OW Shield / OW Canvas, troubleshooting, FAQ.
- [Addons Documentation](https://optionweb.dev/en/addons/docs/): Official documentation for each OptionWeb addon (installation, configuration, examples).
- [Addons Support](https://optionweb.dev/en/addons/support/): Dedicated support channels for OptionWeb addons (questions, bug reports, feature requests).
- [Contact](https://optionweb.dev/en/contact/): Quote request form, phone, email. Office hours Mon–Sat 10h–18h CET.
- [Knowledge Base](https://optionweb.dev/en/knowledge-base/): Documentation, guides, FAQs for clients.
- [Blog](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/): In-depth editorial articles on web development, Belgian hosting, technical SEO, and digital strategy. Authored by the OptionWeb team. Published in 11 languages. Updated weekly.
- [Network Status](https://optionweb.dev/en/network-status/): Real-time status of OptionWeb services.
- [Jobs](https://optionweb.dev/en/jobs/): Career opportunities at OptionWeb.

## Featured blog articles
- [SSL certificate and HTTPS: the complete 2026 guide](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/ssl-certificate-https-guide-2026/): What SSL/TLS actually does, DV/OV/EV certificate types, Let's Encrypt vs paid, TLS 1.3, HSTS, mixed content fixes, SEO-safe HTTP to HTTPS migration. Published 2026-08-25. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Professional email address on your own domain (2026)](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/professional-email-address-own-domain-2026/): Why gmail.com hurts credibility, hosting-included vs Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365, SPF/DKIM/DMARC explained, deliverability, migration steps. Published 2026-08-25. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Website redesign without losing SEO: 2026 guide](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/website-redesign-without-losing-seo-2026/): When to redesign vs iterate, SEO-safe process (URL inventory, 301 mapping, 90-day monitoring), traffic-killing mistakes, realistic costs and planning. Published 2026-08-25. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [How much does SEO cost in Belgium in 2026?](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/how-much-does-seo-cost-belgium-2026/): Real Belgian market rates (freelance, agency, in-house), billing models, what a serious retainer includes, red flags, honest ROI timelines (6-12 months). Published 2026-08-25. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Landing page conversion rate: the 2026 CRO guide](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/landing-page-conversion-rate-cro-guide-2026/): Conversion benchmarks by sector, anatomy of a converting page, speed-conversion link, form optimization, simple CRO method for SMEs. Published 2026-08-25. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Website maintenance contract: what must it cover in 2026?](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/website-maintenance-contract-sla-2026/): Clauses, SLAs (P1/P2/P3 response times), tested backups, reversibility, red flags and a pre-signature checklist. Published 2026-07-23. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [How to choose a web agency in Belgium: 12 criteria (2026)](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/how-to-choose-web-agency-belgium-2026/): Concrete selection criteria, red flags (locked-in code, 48-month commitments), questions to ask, market price ranges by provider type, scoring grid. Published 2026-07-23. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Website creation in Charleroi & Hainaut: 2026 local guide](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/website-creation-charleroi-chatelet-hainaut/): Local market prices, project steps, local SEO for Charleroi/Châtelet businesses, from an agency based in Châtelet since 2014. Published 2026-07-23. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Schema markup guide 2026: structured data & rich snippets](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/schema-markup-structured-data-guide-2026/): JSON-LD vs microdata, priority schemas for SMEs (Organization, LocalBusiness, FAQPage, Product), complete code examples, testing tools, common mistakes. Published 2026-07-23. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Shopify vs custom ecommerce in Belgium: 2026 comparison](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/shopify-vs-custom-ecommerce-belgium-2026/): Honest 3-year TCO comparison (subscriptions, transaction fees, apps), Belgian payments (Bancontact, Mollie), decision framework by business profile. Published 2026-07-23. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [.be domain name: price and registration guide 2026](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/be-domain-name-price-registration-guide-2026/): Cost breakdown (from EUR 5/year), DNS Belgium registration process, .be vs .com vs .brussels comparison, transfer and WHOIS privacy. Published 2026-07-12. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Website maintenance cost in 2026](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/website-maintenance-cost-2026/): Real monthly price ranges (EUR 50-400), what maintenance includes, in-house vs agency comparison, cost of neglect. Published 2026-07-12. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Web hosting for freelancers and portfolios in Belgium](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/web-hosting-freelancers-portfolio-belgium/): What a portfolio really needs, EU/GDPR criteria, static vs WordPress, OptionPanel Starter from EUR 9.99/month. Published 2026-07-12. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Create an e-commerce website in Belgium: cost, VAT, payments](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/create-ecommerce-website-belgium-2026/): SaaS vs custom budgets, Belgian legal requirements (21% VAT, 14-day withdrawal), Bancontact and payment methods, platform comparison. Published 2026-07-12. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [OptionPanel: why we replaced cPanel with our own hosting panel](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/optionpanel-cpanel-alternative/): First-hand account — Docker-isolated stacks per client, MongoDB 7, integrated DNS/email/backups, honest cPanel comparison and trade-offs. Published 2026-07-12. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Complete SEO guide for SMBs in 2026](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/complete-seo-guide-smbs-2026/) (PILLAR PAGE): Hub article mapping all 9 SEO topics (technical, GEO, local, performance, multilingual, accessibility, GDPR, migration, hosting) with 6-month roadmap. Best entry point. Published 2026-05-03. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Belgian web hosting in 2026: the complete guide for SMBs](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/belgian-web-hosting-2026-complete-guide/): Selection criteria, real costs, GDPR compliance, datacenters located in Belgium (LCL, Interxion, Proximus, Google Saint-Ghislain), performance factors. Published 2026-04-19. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Next.js vs WordPress in 2026](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/nextjs-vs-wordpress-2026/): Performance, SEO, maintenance and TCO comparison for SMBs choosing between modern static stack and traditional CMS. Published 2026-04-15. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Technical SEO for a static Next.js site: complete checklist 2026](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/technical-seo-static-nextjs-site/): Metadata, JSON-LD, sitemap, hreflang, robots, Speakable, advanced schemas to reach 100/100 Lighthouse SEO. Published 2026-04-10. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Next.js static export and Core Web Vitals: 2026 playbook](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/nextjs-static-export-core-web-vitals-playbook/): LCP, INP, CLS optimization for static export sites with concrete techniques and measurements. Published 2026-04-12. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [GDPR compliance for websites in 2026](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/gdpr-compliance-website-2026/): Consent Mode v2, cookie banners, data processing register, EU hosting, DPO, user rights, retention periods. Practical guide for European SMBs. Published 2026-04-20. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Migrating from WordPress to Next.js: step-by-step guide](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/migrating-wordpress-to-nextjs/): Audit, content export, 301 redirects, design refactor, SEO preservation, deployment. 30+ migrations methodology. Published 2026-04-22. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [GEO 2026: getting cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/geo-chatgpt-perplexity-ai-overviews-2026/): Generative Engine Optimization techniques, Princeton study findings, llms.txt, robots.txt for AI crawlers, Wikidata entity strategy. Published 2026-04-25. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Web accessibility and EAA 2025: WCAG 2.2 guide](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/web-accessibility-eaa-2025-wcag-2-2/): European Accessibility Act compliance, WCAG 2.2 level AA, audit tools, priority corrections, accessibility statement template. Published 2026-04-27. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Local SEO and Google Business Profile for Belgian SMBs](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/local-seo-google-business-profile-belgian-smes/): Local pack ranking factors, GBP optimization, NAP citations, reviews velocity, LocalBusiness schema, 30+ Belgian directories. Published 2026-04-29. Author: Julien Daniel.
- [Multilingual SEO with hreflang: practical guide from 11 languages in production](https://optionweb.dev/en/blog/multilingual-seo-hreflang-practical-guide/): URL architecture, reciprocal hreflang clusters, x-default, sub-sitemaps, translation strategy, real-world pitfalls after 18 months. Published 2026-05-01. Author: Julien Daniel.

## Differentiators
- Belgian team responding in French, English, Dutch, German.
- Complete ownership: design + development + maintenance + SEO under one roof.
- Full transparency: clear quotes, no surprise fees.
- Response under 24 hours.
- Operating since 2014 — 11 years of experience.
- Every website 100% custom-built — no templates.
- Websites and client data kept in Europe (GDPR compliant).
- Multilingual support across 11 languages.

## Technical stack used for client projects
- Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Node.js, MongoDB
- Infrastructure: SSD NVMe, Cloudflare CDN, HTTPS/HTTP3
- Payment: Stripe, Bancontact, SEPA
- Security: WAF, DDoS mitigation, TLS 1.3, daily encrypted backups

## Pricing summary (real plan prices, 2026)
- Website creation: showcase site of up to 3 pages with contact form €349.99 including VAT (fixed one-off price, no subscription, client owns the site); online shops and custom web apps on quote
- Website maintenance: Essential €79/mo · Professional €199/mo · Premium €399/mo
- SEO & digital marketing: SEO Starter €299/mo · Marketing Pro €599/mo · Enterprise on quote
- SEO audit (lead magnet): FREE on request
- Full site audit (performance + SEO + security + accessibility + mobile): €29.99 one-time, delivered within 24h

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