Tools & migration
Where to host your page when Europe matters to you
Hosting location, VAT, local payment methods, support in your language: four criteria that get overlooked far too often.
Choosing a platform almost always comes down to the commission rate. Four other criteria weigh just as heavily on actual revenue.
| Criterion | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Hosting location | Transfers outside the EU: paperwork and legal exposure |
| Local payment methods | Bancontact, iDEAL, SEPA: up to 30% more conversion depending on the country |
| VAT OSS | Without it, the quarterly filing falls entirely on you |
| Support language | A payment dispute goes badly when handled remotely and in a foreign language |
In the Netherlands, a page without iDEAL loses a significant share of its conversions. In Belgium, it's Bancontact. These are not comfort options: they are the default payment methods for tens of millions of people.