Resources

At Digital Vantage, we believe that an informed client is a better client. Not because we want to give away work for free - but because projects done with a partner who understands what they're ordering end up successful twice as often.

Every resource on this site comes from real projects: checklists were created for hundreds of implementations, calculators - for dozens of budget discussions, document templates - for contract negotiations, which we learned from mistakes (our own and others').

Resources

Need a quote for a specific project?

Calculators give an orientation - a realistic quote takes into account your context, technical stack and business goals. We respond within 24 business hours.

FAQ

01
Are these resources really free?

Yes, all checklists, calculators and templates are free and do not require registration. We make them available because we believe that market awareness works for everyone - clients and agencies.

02
How often do you add new resources?

New resources appear every 4-8 weeks. Existing ones are reviewed quarterly for regulatory and technical updates. You will find the date of the last update on each subpage.

03
Can I use these materials inside my company?

Yes - for internal and non-commercial use. For external publication or further distribution, please indicate the source: Digital Vantage (www.digitalvantage.pl).

04
I have a web project to quote - where do I start?

Start with an ROI or cost calculator to get a budget orientation. Then download a brief template and fill it out - this will cut your first conversation with us in half.

Topic guides

The tools, templates and reports above each answer a single question. Guides walk through an entire topic — each one collects articles from a single area in the order decisions are actually made.

Websites for businesses — from choosing technology and costs, through the implementation process, to maintenance and security. 93 articles.
E-commerce from scratch — platforms, payments and logistics, store SEO, operations and integrations. 41 articles.
Getting a business started technologically — domain, email, tools and budget in the first months of operation. 14 articles.
Web applications — from MVP and pricing, through technology choice, to the development process. 10 articles.
Applications for businesses — process automation, dedicated software, mobile applications. 9 articles.
Google Business Profile — setting up a listing, optimisation and local visibility. 7 articles.
SaaS in business — when a ready-made tool is enough, and when you need your own. 6 articles.
Glossary of terms — 12 terms we use in quotes and meetings, explained without jargon.

Tools and calculators for companies

Before you start talking to an agency, check how much your project should cost. Our calculators are based on data from more than a few dozen implementations - not on forks taken from the ceiling.

E-commerce TCO Calculator

Total Cost of Ownership: SaaS vs custom development over 3 years

Calculate annual online store ownership cost. Compare Shopify, WooCommerce, and more. Hosting, plugins, fees, maintenance. Free tool.

Online store cost calculator - how much does e-commerce really cost

How much does an online store cost to build in Switzerland? Calculator based on dozens of e-commerce projects. Compare platforms and the full budget in CHF.

Quiz: Off-the-shelf SaaS or custom software?

Buy vs Build — quiz for business owners and IT decision-makers

Interactive quiz: off-the-shelf SaaS, SaaS + customizations, custom development, or low-code? 7 questions, instant recommendation.

Quiz: Website, web app, or mobile app?

What does your business need? 6 questions, instant answer

Interactive quiz: do you need a website, web app, PWA, or mobile app? 6 questions, instant recommendation with cost estimates.

Quiz: Which e-commerce platform is right for you?

7 questions → a platform recommendation tailored to your store

Interactive quiz: which e-commerce platform is best for your store? Shopify, WooCommerce, and more — 7 questions, instant recommendation.

Quiz: WordPress or Headless CMS?

When is WordPress enough, and when do you need headless?

Interactive quiz: WordPress, Headless WordPress, or Payload CMS? 6 questions, instant technology recommendation.

Web application cost calculator - MVP or full product? Check how much it really costs

How much does a web application cost in Switzerland? MVP or full product - check the differences. Pricing in CHF by technology, features and scale.

Website Maintenance Cost Calculator

Hosting, domains, updates, certificates — calculate your annual total

Calculate your monthly website maintenance cost. Hosting, domain, SSL, updates, security, technical support — compared with market rates. Free online tool.

Website ROI Calculator

Return on investment for your website — from traffic to revenue

Calculate website ROI. Traffic → conversion → revenue. Payback period, multi-year projection, Google Ads comparison. Free online calculator.

Website Speed Test

Check Core Web Vitals and discover how many customers you lose to a slow site

Free website speed test. Core Web Vitals, mobile & desktop performance, issue list with recommendations. Results in plain business language.

Website cost calculator - check a realistic quote for your project

Find out how much a website for your business should cost. Calculator based on data from 50+ projects. Pricing in 2 minutes - without talking to a salesman.

Templates and checklists for informed decision makers

Ready-to-use work tools - checklists and document templates - that reduce decision time and eliminate costly mistakes on web and e-commerce projects.

How to choose a web agency

38 points for verification

Questions to ask at least three agencies before signing: who will build your project, who owns the code and access, and what an accepted stage means.

Migrating an e-commerce store step by step

42 points for verification

Five migration phases from planning to the first 72 hours after the switch: 301 redirects, checkout, order history, ERP sync and SPF/DKIM for email.

Self audit of the website

30 points for verification

You can do this audit yourself without technical knowledge - using free online tools. Allocate 3-4 hours for it. The result? Concrete

UX checklist for an online store

35 points to be verified

35-point UX checklist for online stores: navigation, product page, cart, checkout and mobile. Find what makes customers abandon a purchase.

Website security

32 points for verification

32-point website security checklist: SSL, data protection (revFADP/GDPR), backups, updates, passwords and monitoring - the minimum for Swiss sites.

What to check before launching the site

54 points for verification

Pre-launch checklist from 20 years of launches: noindex left on production, missing 301 redirects, GA4 conversion events, iOS Safari checkout, SSL expiry.

Independent industry reports.

Recurring report programmes based on publicly available sources. Transparent methodology. Open datasets under a Creative Commons licence.

Mobile application costs in Poland

116 price observations from 60 companies: four median price points, native against cross-platform, and why software houses dominate the mobile market.

Online store costs in Poland

108 price observations from 70 sources: WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Magento, SaaS platforms and dedicated B2B, and why the model decides the cost.

The cost of SaaS tools around a company website in Poland

355 prices from 91 vendors in 17 categories, taken only from the vendors' own pricing pages: why the number you are quoted is not the price you pay.

Web application costs in Poland

118 price observations from 92 companies: price points from MVP to fully integrated application, senior hourly rates and the gap to German and UK prices.

Website costs in Poland

112 published price observations from 80 sources: market medians by type of site, WordPress against headless, and how agencies and software houses price.

Need a quote for a specific project?

Calculators give an orientation - a realistic quote takes into account your context, technical stack and business goals. We respond within 24 business hours.

Blog & News from the Digital World

News from the digital world. Our company will help you find your way in the intricate world of technology, help you create a website, applications for your business.

ChatGPT and AI tools

ChatGPT Business, Copilot or Gemini for business — plans, prices and data

ChatGPT Business, Copilot or Gemini in Switzerland: what a business plan changes, price per user in CHF, FADP processor rules and what your suite has.

8 October 202625 min read

AI Act and AI rules

EU AI Act for a Swiss business — when it applies, the FADP and fines

7 Oct 202637 min

E-invoicing and accounting

Accounting software in Switzerland — CO 957, VAT and prices in CHF

6 Oct 202613 min

AI agents and chatbots

AI agent in business — what it is and when it makes sense

5 Oct 202625 min

ChatGPT and AI tools

AI in business — where to start, what it costs and what the law says

4 Oct 202620 min

SEO

SEO cost — a calculation instead of a price range

3 Oct 202618 min

Website speed

PageSpeed Insights — how to read the report: user data, the Lighthouse score and test settings

3 Oct 202620 min

SEO

Google Search Console — what it is and how to use it in business

3 Oct 202620 min

Advertising and campaigns

SMS Marketing for Online Stores in Switzerland — Consent and Compliance

2 Oct 202613 min

FAQ

01
Are these resources really free?

Yes, all checklists, calculators and templates are free and do not require registration. We make them available because we believe that market awareness works for everyone - clients and agencies.

02
How often do you add new resources?

New resources appear every 4-8 weeks. Existing ones are reviewed quarterly for regulatory and technical updates. You will find the date of the last update on each subpage.

03
Can I use these materials inside my company?

Yes - for internal and non-commercial use. For external publication or further distribution, please indicate the source: Digital Vantage (www.digitalvantage.pl).

04
I have a web project to quote - where do I start?

Start with an ROI or cost calculator to get a budget orientation. Then download a brief template and fill it out - this will cut your first conversation with us in half.

Topic guides

The tools, templates and reports above each answer a single question. Guides walk through an entire topic — each one collects articles from a single area in the order decisions are actually made.

Websites for businesses — from choosing technology and costs, through the implementation process, to maintenance and security. 93 articles.
E-commerce from scratch — platforms, payments and logistics, store SEO, operations and integrations. 41 articles.
Getting a business started technologically — domain, email, tools and budget in the first months of operation. 14 articles.
Web applications — from MVP and pricing, through technology choice, to the development process. 10 articles.
Applications for businesses — process automation, dedicated software, mobile applications. 9 articles.
Google Business Profile — setting up a listing, optimisation and local visibility. 7 articles.
SaaS in business — when a ready-made tool is enough, and when you need your own. 6 articles.
Glossary of terms — 12 terms we use in quotes and meetings, explained without jargon.

Tools and calculators for companies

Before you start talking to an agency, check how much your project should cost. Our calculators are based on data from more than a few dozen implementations - not on forks taken from the ceiling.

Resources

Resources

Need a quote for a specific project?

01Are these resources really free?

02How often do you add new resources?

03Can I use these materials inside my company?

04I have a web project to quote - where do I start?

Topic guides

Tools and calculators for companies

Templates and checklists for informed decision makers

Independent industry reports.

Need a quote for a specific project?

01Are these resources really free?

02How often do you add new resources?

03Can I use these materials inside my company?

04I have a web project to quote - where do I start?

Topic guides

Tools and calculators for companies

Templates and checklists for informed decision makers

Independent industry reports.

01
Are these resources really free?

02
How often do you add new resources?

03
Can I use these materials inside my company?

04
I have a web project to quote - where do I start?

01
Are these resources really free?

02
How often do you add new resources?

03
Can I use these materials inside my company?

04
I have a web project to quote - where do I start?