Moving and courier services in Greece: set up your Websta profile

What your profile should show

Your Websta profile is a business page that works like a small website. You upload photos of your vehicle, your team at work, or completed jobs. You list the services you offer - house moves, office relocations, packing and unpacking, furniture delivery, parcel courier work, or piano moving, depending on your business.

Add a description of what you do and what area you cover. If you work across Greece or only in certain regions, say so clearly. Include your phone number and email so customers can reach you. You can set up online booking or ask customers to request a quote through a contact form - whichever suits your work better. Many movers and couriers in Greece use quote requests because prices depend on the job size and distance.

Upload high-quality photos: your vehicle, your team loading or unloading, the inside of a clean van, before-and-after photos of a job, or your packing materials. These images help customers trust you before they call.

Languages for your profile

Write your profile in Greek, since most customers in Greece search in Greek. If you work with expat customers or international businesses, add English as well. Some providers in Greece add a second language if they work in specific regions with tourism or immigrant communities, but start with Greek and English to reach the widest audience.

How people search for movers and couriers in Greece

Customers in Greece find movers and couriers through the Websta marketplace by entering their location and the type of service they need - house moving, packing, furniture delivery, or parcel courier work. On Websta, people can browse providers nearby and post a task to request quotes from multiple providers at once.

Google searches for 'moving companies near me' or 'couriers in [city name]' are also common. Make sure your Websta profile shows your service area clearly so customers in the right locations find you. Word-of-mouth and repeat customers are important in this trade, so encourage satisfied customers to contact you again and recommend you to others.

Being an independent provider in Greece

As an independent mover or courier, you need to register as a sole trader or operate under a business license, depending on your local authority's rules. Check with your local municipality or the Chamber of Commerce in your area for the exact steps - these can vary by region. You will need a tax identification number (AFM) and may need to register with the social security system (IKA or another fund depending on your status).

If you own a vehicle, it must be insured for commercial use if you are carrying goods for payment. Check your insurance policy to confirm it covers your work. Keep records of your jobs, invoices, and expenses for tax purposes. If you hire other people to work with you, you have additional employment and insurance requirements - check with your local labor office.

Payment through Websta happens through Stripe, so you will need a Greek bank account where payments can be transferred. You set your own prices for each service.

What to write in your first hour

Start by filling in the basic sections: your business name, phone number, email, and the area you cover (city, region, or nationwide). Write a short description of what you do - for example: 'House moves, office relocations, packing and unpacking. Serving Athens and surrounding areas' or 'Parcel delivery throughout Greece.'

Upload two or three clear photos: one of your vehicle, one of you or your team at work, and one of a completed job if you have it. These do not need to be professional photographs - clear, honest images build trust.

List your main services with a short description of each. Add a contact method: either set up online booking if you offer standard services with fixed prices, or use a quote request form so customers describe their job and you can reply with a price. Most movers and couriers in Greece use the quote request method because each job is different.

Write in simple, clear Greek. Say what you do, where you work, and how to contact you. Save the longer text and photos for later - get the basics live first so customers can find you.

Building trust on your profile

Customers choosing a mover or courier want to know they are reliable, careful with belongings, and honest about prices. On your Websta profile, show this through photos of your clean vehicle, your careful packing, and your professional appearance. If you have insurance, mention it. If you offer a guarantee or promise to handle items carefully, state it clearly.

Respond to quote requests quickly and give fair prices. Satisfied customers will use you again and refer you to others. Over time, your profile becomes a record of your work in the community.

After your profile is live

Once your profile is on Websta, check it regularly. Respond to quote requests and messages from customers within a few hours if possible. Update your photos and description if you buy a new vehicle or expand your services. Keep your phone number and email current.

If you work in multiple cities across Greece, make sure your profile and the Websta marketplace profile show all the areas you serve. This helps customers in different regions find you. The Websta marketplace for transport in Greece is at /marketplace/transport - customers search there by location and service type.