About Jimdo
Overview
Jimdo is an all-in-one platform for small businesses and solopreneurs. It combines an AI-generated website, a booking tool, an online shop, smart forms, invoices and payment links in one place.
Jimdo has operated from Germany since 2007 and says it has hosted over 32 million websites. It hosts data on servers in Europe and provides GDPR-ready legal texts.
Key Benefits
- Build a website with Jimdo's AI in under 5 minutes, with structure, copy, images and calls to action tailored to your business.
- Optimise content for search on Google, ChatGPT and other AI assistants.
- Take unlimited one-on-one, group or recurring bookings connected to your calendar.
- Generate invoices automatically from bookings and orders, and send payment links by invoice, WhatsApp or email.
- Keep leads, bookings, orders and payments in one customer database.
- Get legal texts and an imprint that stay up to date, with GDPR-compliant data protection built in.
How It Works
You tell Jimdo what your business does, and the AI builds a website with the structure, copy and images you need. You then add bookings, smart forms or an online shop, and send invoices and payment links when the work is done. You can start for free without a credit card and upgrade at any time.
Use Cases
- Independent consultants build a search-optimised website and collect enquiries with AI-drafted smart forms.
- Service providers such as trainers fill their calendar with one-on-one, group or recurring bookings.
- Makers and retailers sell products through the online shop with one-click checkout.
- Freelancers send automatic invoices and payment links through WhatsApp or email.
- Local businesses keep one up-to-date profile across maps and directories with Jimdo Local.
Why Choose This Product
Jimdo connects website, bookings, sales and payments so small business owners avoid juggling separate tools. A free plan lets you try it without a credit card, and premium plans add domain connection options.
Jimdo Pros & Cons
- Free plan with no credit card required
- AI builds a website in under 5 minutes
- Bookings, shop, invoices and payments in one customer database
- GDPR-ready with servers hosted in Europe
- Pay monthly or save with 12- or 24-month terms
Key Features
AI Website Builder
Jimdo's AI generates website structure, copy, images and calls to action tailored to your business in under 5 minutes.
SEO and AI Visibility
Content is optimised for Google, ChatGPT and other AI assistants.
Bookings Tool
Unlimited one-on-one, group or recurring bookings sync with your calendar and can be shared anywhere.
Smart Forms
AI-drafted forms for consultations, briefings and lead capture send enquiries to your email and customer database.
Online Shop
One-click checkout keeps orders, payments and contacts in one database and connects to social channels.
Invoices and Payment Links
Invoices generate automatically from bookings and orders, and payment links work via invoice, WhatsApp or email.
Jimdo Local
One always up-to-date business profile with brand monitoring across maps and directories.
Legal and GDPR Tools
Legal texts and imprint stay up to date, with GDPR-compliant data protection and servers hosted in Europe.
Creator Editor
Creator's coding features let you customize navigation, online store and design elements with code.
Jimdo Pricing
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Frequently asked questions about Jimdo
Is Jimdo free?
Yes. Jimdo offers a free plan with no credit card required, and you can upgrade to a premium plan at any time using the Upgrade button in the top right-hand corner of your website.
Can I connect my own domain to Jimdo?
Yes. With premium plans, you can transfer your existing domain to Jimdo or keep it where it is and connect it to your Jimdo website. Add your registered domain at sign-up and confirm you own it.
Can I cancel my Jimdo contract?
Consumers get a 14-day right of withdrawal where a statutory right exists in their country. This does not apply to businesses.
When do I need to pay for Jimdo?
You can pay by the month, or save money by paying all at once for a 12- or 24-month term.
Can I start with a free website and upgrade later?
Yes. You can start with a free website and upgrade at any time by clicking Upgrade in the top right-hand corner of your website.
Can I customize my Jimdo website with code?
Yes. Jimdo's Creator editor offers coding features to customize your navigation menu, online store and design elements.