We only sell the purchased variant, so read this with that knowledge. You can check the calculation yourself.
When renting, you pay a low monthly amount without purchase costs, but the site remains the property of the builder and stopping usually means starting over. When you buy, you pay more once and keep the site, the code and your positions. In three years, renting is usually more expensive; it is cheaper under twelve months.
NEXT TO EACH OTHER
The differences at a glance
| ASPECT | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Costs at start | Low or none | One-off, from €895 |
| Monthly amount | Substantial, often with contract duration | Hosting and maintenance only, from €19 |
| Property | Builder remains owner | You, after full payment |
| Notice period | Often fixed for one to two years | Hosting can be canceled monthly |
| When stopping | Site goes offline | You keep files, database and domain |
| Costs over three years | Increases to well above a purchase price | Purchase plus monthly costs |
| Adjustments | Often included | Service contract or hourly |
WHEN WHAT
When renting is wise after all
Renting has real benefits and it would be unfair to leave them out. For a temporary campaign, for a company that has yet to appear to exist, or when you simply have no room for investment at the moment, a low monthly amount is the sensible choice.
Where things go wrong is the combination of a long contract term and no ownership. Always calculate the total over the contract duration and ask what happens if you stop.
- Rent for a temporary campaign — a site that may disappear after a year.
- Renting with an idea that has yet to be proven — not a big investment in something uncertain.
- Renting without investment space — there is no such thing as a half-purchased site.
- Please pay attention to the contract duration — and on what remains when you stop.
- Buy from a lasting company — cheaper in three years.
- Buy as you build positions — you don't want to lose that when you cancel.
- Buy if you want to be able to change — take your code to another party.
- Buy for custom development requirements — rental models work with templates.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
More about renting and buying
What will a rental site cost in three years?
Do the math: monthly amount multiplied by 36. With the common models in this market, this exceeds a purchased site including hosting and maintenance, and you will have nothing left at the end. With a short duration it turns out the other way.
What happens to my Google rankings if I stop renting?
The site goes offline and your positions disappear. Starting over at a new address takes months. This is the part that is rarely discussed during closing and is the most expensive afterwards.
Do you also offer a rental model?
No. It clashes with what we sell: a site that is yours. If you really want to spread the property, a payment arrangement can be negotiated - the property will remain with you.
Can I buy a rented site?
Sometimes, for a lump sum. Ask before you sign, not after: at that point you no longer have any negotiating power.
CONTINUE READING
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What suits your situation?
Explain your plans and duration. We charge for both models, even if renting is more favorable.