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Website relaunch: use funding in Austria
There are several funding programs in Austria for digitalization projects like website relaunches. Which ones are eligible, which deadlines to observe, and where the most common mistake lies.
There are several funding programs for digitalization projects in Austria, such as KMU.DIGITAL (SME.DIGITAL) or aws digitalization funding. Whether and to what extent one of these is currently eligible for your project, we review individually with you. Current conditions: kmudigital.at, aws.at. The sequence is crucial in any case: first the approved application, then the order for the website relaunch.
01 — Funding
Subsidies in Austria
For digitalization projects, there are several funding programs in Austria, such as KMU.DIGITAL or the aws digitalization funding. Whether and to what extent one of these is currently relevant for your project, we'll review with you individually. Current conditions: kmudigital.at, aws.at.
Which program is relevant, how high the subsidy currently is, and whether the budget for the current funding period is still open changes regularly — plus there are regional funding programs that vary by federal state. Only the information from the funding agencies themselves is reliable, not a fixed percentage stated here.
The most common mistake is always the same: commission first, then want funding. That doesn't work. Allow several weeks of lead time for application and approval.
02 — Price
What it costs
- Price
- Individual based on effort
- Typical duration
- 5 to 10 weeks
Depending on the number of pages and the condition of the existing site. A fixed price can only be stated honestly after the initial consultation — send us a brief description of your project and we'll send a proposal that fits the scope and effort.
03 — Process
How a funding application works
Check funding program
Which program fits the project and company size. This determines the subsidy amount and effort.
Obtain quote
A quote is usually required for the application — commissioning does not happen yet.
Submit application
Submission with project description, cost breakdown and schedule.
Wait for approval
Only after approval is the commission placed. If you commission earlier, you lose the funding.
Implement and settle accounts
After completion, final accounting with supporting documents follows.
04 — Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is a relaunch worth it if we're renaming soon anyway?
Not in that order. Clarify the renaming first, then relaunch — otherwise you build a site that needs adjustment again shortly after.
Can we switch over gradually?
For larger sites, yes — section by section. It takes longer but spreads the risk and cost.
Should we carry over all content?
No. Pages that bring neither visitors nor serve a purpose are removed — that makes the site clearer and the remaining pages stronger. What brings visitors is carried over and improved.
Will we lose Google rankings with a relaunch?
Only if you do it wrong. Short-term fluctuation over two to four weeks is normal, a lasting drop is not. The cause is almost always the same: missing or incorrect redirects. We create the list before the move and check it afterward.
Do we have to go offline during the relaunch?
No, the old site stays online until the switchover day. The change happens on a set date, usually outside business hours, and typically takes only a few minutes.
When is a relaunch overdue?
When the site doesn't work on mobile, the content management system no longer receives security updates, or you can't change content yourself. A merely outdated appearance is the weakest reason of all.
What happens to our existing Google Business Profile?
It remains untouched as long as the website address doesn't change. If the domain changes, the link stored in the profile needs to be updated — we take care of that.
05 — Next
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- Website Relaunch — Requirements
- Website relaunch — Provider comparison
- Website Relaunch — Measuring Success
- Website Relaunch — Small Businesses
- Website relaunch — Do it yourself
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Next step
Initial assessment, no obligation.
Briefly describe what you need. You'll get an honest answer about what's realistic and what it will roughly cost.