When a client contacts us, the first question is often: "do I need a showcase site or a catalog?". The answer depends on your business, your goals, and your budget. Here's a complete guide to making the right choice.
A showcase site is ideal if you offer services (installation, maintenance, consulting) and your clients need to understand who you are, what you do, and how to contact you. It typically includes 3 to 7 pages: home, services, about, contact. It's the fastest and most economical solution.
A dynamic catalog is essential if you sell physical products or have an inventory to present. It allows your clients to browse products by category, filter by features, and request a quote directly from the site. This applies to industrial equipment, auto parts, chemicals, etc.
The investment gap between the two stays reasonable. A showcase site covers the essentials; a dynamic catalog adds the admin panel, product management and a CRM to track quote requests. Quoting happens after a 30-minute call.
Our recommendation: if you have more than 10 products to present, go directly for a catalog. The additional investment pays for itself quickly through automated quote requests and reduced time spent sending catalogs via WhatsApp.