The people behind the code
Hi, we're Diego and Destina.
We build websites, then make sure they actually work for your business.
We started Portara with a simple idea: small business owners deserve agency-quality websites without agency prices — and without spending their evenings inside a website builder. Diego handles the build, Destina handles the design and getting your site in front of the right people.
"We build sites that are fast, clear, and actually get used."
— Diego & Destina, founders
Why Portara exists
We kept seeing the same gap. If you run a small business, you usually have two options: pay an agency €5,000+ for a website, or wrestle with Wix and Squarespace until you give up.
The DIY route quietly drains you. Mobile responsiveness, SEO, domains, security updates — it all becomes your problem, on top of actually running your business.
Portara is the third option: the technical expertise and ongoing care of an agency, with the speed and personal connection of working with a small dedicated team. You get a partner, not just a product.
Who we work best with
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Service providers
Barbers, salons and tutors who need bookings to run themselves.
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Hospitality
Restaurants and cafés with menus that change every week.
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Coaches & consultants
Personal brands that need authority and a steady stream of leads.
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Local trades
Contractors and cleaners who want to rank in local search.
The Portara promise
No jargon
Plain language, always. You'll understand exactly what you're paying for and why.
Speed matters
A slow website loses customers. Every image and line of code gets optimised.
You own your business
Your domain and content are always yours. No hostage-taking, ever.
How we work
Simple by design.
Discovery
A 15-minute call. You tell us your goals, we tell you honestly whether we can help.
The build
We design and build your site, and you follow along on a live preview link.
Launch
Domain, SSL, mobile testing — we flip the switch when everything is right.
Cruise control
Your service plan takes over: updates, hosting and support, handled quietly.
Enough about us.
Let's talk about your business.
We take on a small number of new clients each month so every site gets proper attention. Let's see if we're a good fit.