Studio

A small studio.
A high standard.

FAROL studios designs, codes and secures websites by hand — based in Portugal, for businesses anywhere in the world.

1The idea

Farol: the light you see before anything else.

Making every business as visible as a lighthouse at sea.

“Farol” is Portuguese for lighthouse. A lighthouse never shouts. It stands in the right place, is built to last and does one thing exceptionally well: it gets seen. That is what we want for every client — a clear presence, without the noise.

FAROL studios was founded by Anna — web design, development and security. We take on few projects at a time, so each one gets full attention, from the first conversation to the last detail.

2How we work

Working with us. What you receive at each step.

  1. free

    Discovery

    A conversation with Anna about your business, your audience and what already exists. Free, with no commitment.

    You receiveAn honest view of what makes sense

  2. 3/6/12 mo

    Strategy

    We define channels, budget and goals. Nothing moves ahead without your written approval.

    You receiveA 3-, 6- and 12-month plan and a written quote

  3. 2–6 weeks

    Build

    Design, code and copy in 2 to 6 weeks. You see every stage and comment before we move on.

    You receiveA project diary in your client area

  4. monthly

    Launch & growth

    We publish, measure and refine. Every month, a clear report without jargon.

    You receiveYour live website and monthly reports

3Difference

What sets us apart. Facts, not adjectives.

Made by hand

No templates, no page builders. Every layout is designed for your business and coded from scratch.

Fast by design

Lean code, optimised images, self-hosted fonts. No plugins that add weight and age badly.

Secure by default

A strict content security policy, zero trackers, forms protected against abuse. Your visitors’ privacy is not up for negotiation.

Direct, no middlemen

You talk to the person who designs and builds your website. Replies within 24 hours, in your language.

4Proof

This site is our best sample.

What we promise clients, we apply to ourselves first. Everything in this window can be verified in your own browser.

farol inspect farolstudios.com

  • cspstrict · no inline
  • trackers0
  • third-party cookies0
  • external requests0
  • fontsself-hosted
  • contentserver-rendered

6/6 verifiable

no small print.

Languages

Five languages. The same care.

We meet, write and deliver in Portuguese, English, German, Spanish and Russian — your website copy included. In Portugal or remotely, online or in person.

  • PTPortuguês
  • ENEnglish
  • DEDeutsch
  • ESEspañol
  • RUРусский

first conversation is free

Let’s put your business in plain sight.

Tell us where you want to go. We’ll tell you honestly what makes sense — and what it costs.

Get a quote or write to contact@farolstudios.com