Insights
We've turned the questions we get most in meetings into articles. From getting ready to build, to search and AI visibility, to running your site after launch — written for business owners.
- Running your site3 min readNEW
What happens if my website is slow?
Customers leave instead of waiting, and your search ranking drops too. Most slowness comes from photo size, and checking it is free.
- Running your site3 min read
Do I really need website maintenance?
It's not required, but if no one can look after the site in-house, it's cheaper to have it. Here's what maintenance includes and what happens without it.
- SEO · GEO4 min read
Can I get ChatGPT to recommend my shop?
Yes, you can. Keep your website open for AI to read, and write clear text that answers questions. This is called GEO.
- SEO · GEO3 min read
What is Google Search Console, and do I need to register?
Google Search Console is a free tool that shows how Google sees your website. Be sure to register. It's the only place where you can see which search terms showed your site and how many times.
- SEO · GEO4 min read
Why doesn't my shop show up on Naver?
Naver doesn't find websites on its own. Checking three things (Naver Search Advisor registration, Naver Place registration, and the text on your website) solves most cases.
- Getting ready3 min read
How many revisions do you get when building a website?
At ISSYMO it's 5 for Basic and 10 for Standard. Here is what "1 revision" means, and tips for getting the result you want while saving revisions.
- Getting ready3 min read
Does my website really need to be responsive?
Yes, it does. Most customers visit on their phones, and Google judges sites by how they look on a phone. Here is what responsive means and how to check it.
- Getting ready3 min read
How long does it take to build a website?
A Landing site takes 1–2 weeks, and a website with features takes 2–5 weeks. The time is counted from the day we receive all your materials, and delays usually come from decisions and materials, not development.
- Getting ready3 min read
Domain vs hosting: what's the difference and who buys them?
A domain is your address, and hosting is the place your website sits. It is safest to buy the domain in your own name, and hosting can be handed over as part of maintenance.
- Getting ready4 min read
How much does a website cost?
A landing website starts from KRW 500,000, and a website with features such as online shopping or booking starts from KRW 1,500,000. Here is what drives the price and what to check in a quote.
- Running your site4 min read
What to do in the first month after launch
Week by week, what you and your web agency should each check during the 4 weeks starting the day after your website goes live.
- Getting ready3 min read
Why 10 photos are enough
You can start a website without a professional shoot. Which 10 photos you need, and three rules for shooting on your phone.
- SEO · GEO5 min read
How to write so your shop shows up in AI answers
Which sentences ChatGPT and Gemini pick to quote, and how to rewrite the introduction on your website.
- SEO · GEO5 min read
What is the difference between Naver and Google?
Why the same website shows up on Google but not on Naver, and how the two search engines look at different things.
- Getting ready4 min read
7 things to check before you build a website
Seven things to decide before you choose a web agency. Settling them first can cut both cost and build time a lot.
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