FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we get most often.

General

What is SiteZen?
SiteZen is the Smit Media brand for fast, secure websites without a database. You choose a static website, a website with our own CMS, or a WordPress theme.
Do I need technical knowledge?
No. The admin is calm and clear, and you get a walkthrough on delivery.
Can I offer my website in several languages?
Yes. Each language has its own pages and web addresses.
What does a website cost?
That depends on what you need. Request a free quote; you get a clear proposal with no surprises.
Can you migrate my existing website?
Yes. We first discuss what you want to keep.
Is there a WordPress version?
Yes. We build WordPress themes, for a new installation or for your existing site, including neat integration of your plugins.
Do you also build a plain, static website?
Yes. SiteZen Website is a fast static site without a CMS and without a database, with, for example, a contact form and a fixed gallery.

Over SiteZen

Who is behind SiteZen?
SiteZen is made by Smit Media. You deal directly with the maker, not with a call centre.
What is the difference between Website, CMS and WordPress?
SiteZen Website is a static site without an admin. SiteZen CMS has its own admin and runs without a database. With WordPress we build a theme for your WordPress installation. All three come as a standard design or fully custom.
Which features does SiteZen have?
Pages and blog with drafts, scheduling and earlier versions, multilingual pages, forms with support tickets, an Inbox and mailbox, newsletter lists, prices and offers, portfolio, gallery, Instagram, reviews, FAQs, products and a shop, statistics without cookies and editable privacy texts. You switch modules on or off per site.
Can I edit texts and photos myself?
Yes. You change everything on your site yourself in the admin, in every language you enable.
Can I try the admin first?
Yes. In the demo you look around in a real SiteZen admin. The demo is view-only: changing things is not possible.
Can several people work on the site?
Yes. There are roles: admin, manager and editor. An editor writes posts and pages, a manager handles the rest and an admin has full rights.
Can I place modules in my own text?
Yes. With a short code, or the Insert modules button in the editor, you can put a price table, FAQ, gallery or form on any page.
Can I follow up messages and tickets in the admin?
Yes. In the Inbox every message gets a status and you can reply in your site's style. Support requests have a ticket number and priority.

Prijzen en offerte

How does requesting a quote work?
You fill in the quote form, briefly say what you need and receive a personal proposal without obligation.
Are prices shown on the website?
Not yet. Everything is on request: you request a quote and receive a personal proposal. There is no subscription, you buy a product.
Can I add extra services?
Yes. Installation and server configuration, a security audit, mailbox configuration, a module on request and migration can be combined with any package.
Can I get a form with my own questions?
Yes. The quote form can be set up yourself with custom fields, dropdowns and checkboxes, in every language.
Do you offer hosting or a domain name?
No. We are not a host and do not register domain names. You set those up in your own name. We gladly advise which host suits SiteZen.
Is there a subscription?
No. You buy a product and pay for that. Help with installation or an extra module is a separate agreement.
Do I install it myself or do you?
Both work. You get a package with a manual to install yourself. If you want us to roll it out and configure it, that comes in three versions: install yourself, with installation and extended.
Can I have an extra module made?
Yes. If you have an idea, such as a ticket system, we build the module together at a fair rate. After that we add it to the SiteZen core.

Techniek en veiligheid

Why does SiteZen work without a database?
Fewer parts means fewer things that can break, less attack surface and less maintenance. Content is stored in files.
How secure is the admin?
The admin supports two-step verification and forms have spam protection.
Can I use light and dark themes?
Yes, your visitors can choose between a light and a dark theme.
Are there backups?
Yes. You can make a backup yourself and restore an earlier version. Want help with the set-up? That is possible under Installation and advice.
Can I undo a mistake if I delete something?
Yes. Deleted items go to the trash first, where you can undo it. There are also automatic earlier versions and backups.
Does the site use cookies for statistics?
The statistics work without cookies. You can edit your cookie and privacy texts yourself in the admin.
What is a security audit?
A full check of your site together with your hosting: certificates, server settings and vulnerabilities, with advice. It is an extra package.
How secure are forms and passwords?
Forms have spam protection with Turnstile, invisible honeypots or your own challenge question. Passwords and keys, including for modules such as Instagram, are kept in a file outside the web root.

Support

How do I submit a support request?
Fill in the form on the support page. Choose what it is about and how urgent it is, and briefly describe what is happening. You then see your ticket number right away.
What is a ticket number?
A unique number that belongs to your request, for example SUP-0001. You get it right after sending and by email. Mention it when you reply, so we can find your request right away.
How quickly do I get a reply?
We reply as soon as possible. Urgent requests, such as a website that is not reachable, go first.
What do I choose for urgency?
Low for a small question, Normal if you can keep working, High if it affects your work or visitors, and Urgent only if the website is not working.
Can I send a screenshot?
The form has no attachment. You receive a confirmation by email: reply to it and add your screenshot, with your ticket number.

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