How to build a Websta profile for movers and couriers in Czechia

What your profile page should contain

Your Websta profile is a single page that works like a small website. It should include: a short description of what you offer (house removals, office moves, courier deliveries, storage help, or a mix), a list of the services you provide with enough detail that a customer knows whether you handle their type of job, photos of your vehicle or team at work, your town or service area in Czechia, and a way for customers to contact you or book directly.

For movers and couriers, photos matter. Include images of your vehicle with registration visible, your team loading or unloading, and if possible, examples of packed items or a cleared space. These show you are real and active. Do not use generic stock photos.

Add sections for the types of moves you take: household moves within one town, long-distance moves across Czechia, office relocations, courier services (same-day or scheduled), packing supplies, or storage coordination. Be honest about what you do and do not do. If you only handle local moves, say so. If you take jobs across the country, make that clear.

Booking, quotes and contact options

Websta profiles include a contact form and online booking. For movers and couriers, most jobs need a quote rather than instant booking, because the price depends on distance, volume, complexity and current demand. Set up your profile to accept quote requests - customers describe their move or delivery, and you respond with a price and date.

Include your phone number and email on the profile so customers can call or write directly if they prefer. Many people in Czechia still prefer a phone call to arrange a move. Both options together work best.

If you offer a simple service with fixed prices (for example, courier delivery within Prague or Brno), online booking can work. For most removals, a quote request form is more practical. Websta supports both.

Languages and location

Publish your profile in Czech. Most customers searching for movers and couriers in Czechia use Czech, and they look for providers in their own language. You can add English if you want to reach expat customers in Prague, Brno or other cities, but Czech is essential.

Make your service area clear. If you work in one region (for example, Central Bohemia), say that. If you handle moves across the whole country, state it. If you mainly work in cities and avoid very remote villages, be honest about it. Customers filter by location and service area, so this information helps them find you or rules you out quickly.

Websta shows your profile on the marketplace where people search by service and place. You can set your location in the profile, and Websta puts your page in front of customers nearby.

How people search for movers and couriers in Czechia

Customers in Czechia search for this service on Google and Websta. On Google, they search phrases like 'stěhování Praha', 'přeprava měst', or 'kurýr Brno'. On Websta, they browse the transport marketplace at /marketplace/transport, filter by service (removals, courier, packing) and by town or region, and either look at provider profiles or post a task and wait for offers.

Websta's marketplace is a small channel in Czechia compared to Google, but it reaches people actively looking for a service right now. Your profile page also works for Google search if someone finds the link - make sure your description includes plain words like 'stěhování' (removals), 'přeprava' (transport) or 'kurýr' (courier) so search engines understand what you do.

Most searches happen a few weeks before a move date. People book or request quotes as soon as they know their moving date. Fewer searches happen in summer holidays or at year-end.

What to check as an independent provider

Before you set up your Websta profile, check a few things with the relevant authority in Czechia. Confirm whether you need a trade license (živnostenský list) for removals and courier work. This depends on whether you do it as a side job or a main business, and what type of goods or distances you handle. The Czech trade office (živnostenský úřad) in your district can answer this.

Check insurance: do you need cargo insurance, vehicle liability insurance, or employer liability if you have staff. A broker or your insurance company can advise you. This is not a legal requirement for the profile, but it is important for running the business safely.

Confirm how you handle payments. Websta uses Stripe to process card payments, and money goes to your bank account. Check that Stripe works in Czechia for your type of account, or ask Websta support. You set your own prices on the profile.

If you are not yet registered as self-employed (OSVČ), check the tax office rules for starting up. You do not need to be registered before you create a Websta profile, but you will need it before you can legally work and invoice customers.

What to write in the first hour

Start with a clear description of what you do: 'House removals across Prague and Central Bohemia' or 'Same-day courier deliveries in the Czech Republic' or 'Office relocations and packing services'. One sentence is enough. Then list 5-10 services: household moves, office moves, courier deliveries, packing supplies, piano moving, or storage help. Be specific.

Write your service area and any limits. Example: 'We move houses and offices within Czechia. Most jobs are in Prague, Brno, and surrounding regions. We can handle long-distance moves with advance notice.'

Add your town, phone number, and email. Upload at least one photo - your vehicle, your team, or a move in progress. If you have photos on your phone, use them. Real photos are more powerful than no photos.

Set up a quote request form or online booking, depending on your service. If most jobs need a price discussion, use quotes. Write a short note on what information you need: 'Tell us your move date, start point, end point, and what you are moving so we can give you a price.'

Proofread your description and check that your contact details are correct. Then publish. You can add more photos and details later.

After you go live

Once your profile is live, reply to every quote request and contact form message quickly - ideally within a few hours. Many customers call or email several movers on the same day and book the first one who responds with a clear, reasonable price and available date.

Update your profile if your service area changes, you add a new service (for example, storage), or your availability shifts (for example, you are fully booked in summer). Keep photos and description current.