Justin Cappelle
Websites for artists in Switzerland
Websites for artists and musicians, as strong as your work.
Portfolio and galleryBuilt-in online shopLocal SEO for artists
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What I build for artists and creatives
An artist without a website depends on social media. The day the algorithm changes, your reach is gone. Your website is your own space, your permanent showcase and your sales tool.
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Custom portfolio and gallery
Your work deserves to be seen at its best. I build photo and video galleries optimised for the web: fast loading, full-screen display, smooth navigation. Painter, photographer or musician, every piece is showcased in a design that respects your world.
High-resolution gallery
Built-in audio and video player
Immersive navigation
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Direct sales, no commission
Sell your records, prints, original pieces or concert tickets straight from your website. No Etsy or Bandcamp commission. You stay in control of your prices, your image and your relationship with buyers.
Built-in shop
Secure payments (Stripe)
Zero third-party commission
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Events and news
Concerts, exhibitions, openings, residencies: your upcoming dates are clear at a glance. The admin area lets you add or edit events in a few clicks, without touching any code.
Interactive calendar
Manage it yourself
Social media sharing
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Local SEO for artists
When a promoter searches for 'jazz musician Lausanne' or a collector types 'painter Geneva', your site needs to show up. I structure every page so Google understands who you are, what you do and where you are based.
Local Google rankings
Google Business Profile
Schema.org markup
Get a full audit of your website
I review your website myself, for free: loading speed, SEO, design and conversion path. You get a tailored report by email, showing what is holding you back and how to fix it. No commitment, and no sales follow-up afterwards.
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Your emailSylviane Deferne: a website that matches the talent.
Sylviane Deferne is a concert pianist and a recognised expert. Her previous Wix site no longer reflected her level. I designed a custom dark mode WordPress site with record ordering, a concert calendar and SEO optimised from day one.
- Dark mode design built around the world of classical music
- Fully working record ordering system
- Concert calendar she updates herself
- Complete migration from Wix with no content lost
Project delivered
sylvianedeferne.com
Your website is your
permanent stage.
Social media gives you visibility for a moment. Your website gives you a lasting presence. It is where a promoter, a gallery owner or a buyer can explore your full body of work, contact you and buy directly.
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A portfolio that does the work for you
A festival programmer who lands on your site should know within 10 seconds who you are and what you do. Visual gallery, audio clips, performance videos: everything is right there, with no friction.
- Optimised high-resolution galleries
- Built-in audio and video player
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Marie Laurent
Painter, Lausanne
Contact
Works
Exhibitions
Shop
Bio
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Works
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Shows
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For sale
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Artist shop
Album "Nocturnes"
Physical CD
CHF 25
Print "Series III"
30x40cm, signed
CHF 180
Order now
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Sell without a middleman
Bandcamp takes 15%. Etsy takes 6.5% plus fees. With your own built-in shop, you sell records, prints and tickets straight to your audience. Secure payments through Stripe, shipping handled by you.
- Online ticket sales and bookings
- Record and photo print orders
I know the art world,
not just the code.
An artist's website is not a company website with nice photos. It is a tool that shows your work, sells your pieces and makes you visible when a promoter, a gallery owner or a collector looks for you. I've been working with artists since 2018. I understand your budget constraints, your need to manage things yourself and why every pixel has to reflect your world.
Custom portfolioBuilt-in shop (Stripe)Local SEO for artistsConcert and show calendarLoads in under 1 secondContent you manage yourself
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5.0
100% satisfied clientsReal projects,
measurable results.
Every website is custom built around a real business need: it has to look good, earn trust and, above all, perform well enough to bring in results.
Au Koala Zen
A full redesign for Au Koala Zen, a gentle osteopathy and therapeutic massage practice in Penthalaz. New brand guidelines, a custom WordPress theme, on-page SEO rebuilt from scratch and a built-in blog.
WordPressCustom themeSEO
NORA Immobilier
A new website for NORA Immobilier, a close-knit property management firm in Nyon. Custom WordPress build, digital identity created with Immosprint and listings synced from the property CRM.
WordPressProperty CRMCustom build
FLAA architectes associés
A full redesign for FLAA, an architecture firm in Bussigny and Lausanne. Hand-coded WordPress theme, carefully crafted animations and projects shown at their best. Delivered in partnership with Immosprint.
WordPressCustom themeArchitecture
Régal'Animals
A full redesign of Régal'Animals, an online shop specialising in food for dogs, cats and ferrets. New WooCommerce store, restructured catalogue and a checkout built to convert.
WooCommerceWordPressE-commerce
Musician, photographer, painter, creative.
Every discipline has its own needs. A musician wants an audio player and a concert calendar. A photographer needs an immersive gallery. A painter wants to show series and sell originals. I shape each site around the craft.
Musicians
Audio player, concert calendar, record sales and a full biography.
Photographers
Full-screen galleries, print sales and a portfolio organised by series or project.
Custom website
Website design for artists
A site that reflects your artistic world and works for you: visibility, sales and professional contacts.
Tell me about your project,I'll handle the rest.
Describe what you need in a few clicks. I'll get back to you within 24 hours with a personal analysis and a free quote.
Association Artémont
Concerts and cultural events
“Justin brought together creativity, responsiveness and technical expertise to build a website that lives up to our standards. He listened, he was flexible, and the result is flawless. We will be calling on him again for our next projects without a second thought.”
Nathanaël B.
Alpura Lodges
“A modern, smooth website that is completely true to our image. Justin listened at every stage, came up with relevant ideas and delivered work of exceptional quality, on schedule. A serious, creative and passionate developer.”
Joel Lopez
ImmoSprint
“Impeccable work of flawless quality. Justin designed a website that matches our vision exactly, while bringing his own technical and creative expertise. The result: a professional, modern and extremely fast website.”
Romain B.
Leedy
“Available, committed and attentive, Justin built a website that goes beyond what I expected. He took the time to understand my needs and delivered a beautiful result, on time. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a real professional.”
Association Artémont
Concerts and cultural events
“Justin brought together creativity, responsiveness and technical expertise to build a website that lives up to our standards. He listened, he was flexible, and the result is flawless. We will be calling on him again for our next projects without a second thought.”
Nathanaël B.
Alpura Lodges
“A modern, smooth website that is completely true to our image. Justin listened at every stage, came up with relevant ideas and delivered work of exceptional quality, on schedule. A serious, creative and passionate developer.”
Joel Lopez
ImmoSprint
“Impeccable work of flawless quality. Justin designed a website that matches our vision exactly, while bringing his own technical and creative expertise. The result: a professional, modern and extremely fast website.”
Romain B.
Leedy
“Available, committed and attentive, Justin built a website that goes beyond what I expected. He took the time to understand my needs and delivered a beautiful result, on time. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a real professional.”
Yann Wegmüller
Chantemerle
“Meticulous, reliable work with excellent value for money. Justin delivers exactly what he promises, on time and with no unpleasant surprises. A dependable, rigorous developer. I recommend him without any hesitation.”
Yann Chaplet
Trio De Turismo
“Justin built our website to perfection. He respected our wishes while bringing his professional touch and sound advice. The result goes beyond our expectations. Excellent service, I recommend him without the slightest hesitation.”
Reviews translated from French
Frequently asked questions about websites for artists
Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch directly, I always reply within 24 hours.
Get in touchYes. I can build online sales straight into your site: record orders, photo prints, tickets for your concerts or exhibitions. You keep full control of your sales, with no outside platform taking a commission.
That is where every project starts. I don't drop your work into a generic template. I start from your visual identity, your colours and your world, then design a custom site that carries your artistic approach further. Every site is unique, just like your work.
Absolutely. Your site comes with an easy-to-use admin area where you can add concert dates, publish new photos, update your biography or post news. No technical skills needed.
With local SEO. I structure your site so it ranks for searches like 'pianist Lausanne', 'photographer Geneva' or 'painter Vaud'. Well-written content, a clean technical setup and an optimised Google Business Profile work together, and your local visibility grows month after month.
A custom portfolio site with a gallery, an events calendar and SEO starts from CHF 2,500. For a site with a built-in shop (records, prints, tickets), expect between CHF 3,000 and CHF 4,500 depending on complexity. The first conversation is free, so we can look at what you need.
Technologies and specialities
The areas I know best for building custom websites, interfaces and apps.