Artist and designer profile on Websta in Czechia

What to include in your Websta profile

Your profile page works as your own website and marketplace listing. People in Czechia will land on it when they search by service and location. Start with the core sections that matter most for artists and designers: a clear description of what you offer (graphic design, illustration, portraits, web design, branding, etc.), your portfolio - which means photos of your work or finished projects - and a way for people to contact you.

Add a services section where you list what you do. You can add photos to each service to show examples. If you take on projects of different types or budgets, list them separately so people know what to expect. A portfolio section with images of your best work is essential. People choose designers and artists largely by what they see.

Include a contact section and enable booking or quote requests, depending on how you work. If your projects need discussion before pricing (which is common for design work), use quote requests so people can describe what they need and you can respond. If you offer smaller items or fixed services, booking may work better. Both are available on Websta.

Languages to publish in

Publish your profile in Czech. This is where most people in Czechia will search. If you work with clients from outside the country or have a second language, you can add English as well, but Czech is the priority. Keep descriptions clear and direct - say what you do, what tools or style you work in, and how long a typical project takes.

How people search for artists and designers in Czechia

In Czechia, people find service providers like you through local search - they look by service type and town or region. On Websta, the marketplace lets people search by 'art' (the category for artists and designers) and filter by location. Some people post a task describing what they need (a logo, website design, illustration, etc.) and wait for offers from nearby providers. Others browse profiles directly.

To be found, make sure your profile clearly states what you do and where you are based. Use common service names - graphic designer, illustrator, web designer, photographer, painter - not made-up terms. The clearer you are about your speciality, the more likely the right people find you.

Working as an independent artist or designer in Czechia

If you are self-employed in Czechia, you are usually registered as a sole trader (živnostnická oprávnění). You need to register this with the relevant district authority, and you must have a business license. Payments from clients come to your own bank account through Websta's payment system, Stripe, so you handle your own invoicing and tax obligations.

You set your own prices on Websta. When someone books a service or accepts your quote offer, the payment is processed through Stripe and goes to your bank account. You are responsible for declaring income and paying taxes (and, if applicable, health and social insurance contributions) according to Czech law. Check with your local tax office (finanční úřad) or a Czech accountant about registration, tax deadlines and what you need to keep as records - rules vary depending on your income level and business structure.

What to write in your first hour

You do not need everything at once. Start with the basics: a short description of what you do (two or three sentences), a list of the main services you offer, and 3-5 photos of your best work. If you have a portfolio website already, you can reference it in your profile, though images on your Websta profile itself will help people decide faster.

Write in plain Czech. Say what you are good at, what kind of work you take on, and what people should expect. If you specialize - say, you only do web design, or you focus on hand-drawn illustrations - mention it. People searching in your town or region will see your profile, so being specific helps both you and them.

Why a Websta profile matters

Many artists and designers in Czechia work alone or with a small team. Having a web presence used to mean building a website or paying for an online shop. Websta profiles work differently - your profile is your website and your shop at the same time, and people find you through local search and the marketplace. You own the prices, the payment goes to your bank account, and you decide who to work with.