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No-nonsense web design and digital products.

We are The Weather — an award-winning digital agency rated #1 out of 1,100+ web design companies in Germany on Clutch.

Based in Berlin and Prague, we've built over 200 websites and digital products for clients across industries — from tech startups and research institutions to green energy companies, universities, NGOs, and forward-thinking brands worldwide.

We design, build and brand — websites, digital products and AI tools — for companies that expect outcomes, not excuses.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $50 - $99 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Berlin, Germany
  • Year founded
    Founded 2020
  • Languages
  • Timezones

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Chris Lettner
Founder & CEO About the Team

8 Languages that we service

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Czech
  • Croatian
  • Mandarin
  • Ukrainian
  • Serbian

5 Timezones that we service

EET
Eastern European Time (EET)
UTC
Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)
CET
Central European Time (CET)
SAST
South African Standard Time (SAST)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)

2 Locations

  • Berlin , Germany
  • Prague , Czech Republic

Select Focus Area
Application Platforms
Linux server
20%
Amazon Application Development Framework
10%
Azure Platform
10%
Heroku
10%
Other app platform
10%
Windows server
10%
AI Technologies & Models
Anthropic
30%
Open AI GPT-3
30%
Stable Diffusion
30%
Hugging Face Bloom
10%
CMS Focus
Frameworks and CMS
Other frameworks and CMS
50%
Programming & Scripting
PHP
50%
Java
20%
SQL
10%
User Experience Focus
Industries
eCommerce
30%
Advertising & marketing
10%
Arts, entertainment & music
10%
Business services
10%
Energy & natural resources
10%
Hospitality & leisure
10%
Information technology
10%
Real estate
10%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
40%
Enterprise (>$1B)
30%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
30%
Certified in:
Web Design Web Development WordPress CMS

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+
Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr
Rating for cost 5 /5

What Clients Have Said

The Weather offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, with many clients noting their affordability and alignment with budget constraints. Specific project costs were not widely shared, but clients consistently praised their efficient delivery and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 44 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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The Weather Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Cost 5.0
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Areas for Improvement: Communication and Transparency

    While generally positive, some clients noted areas for improvement, such as providing more transparency on project stages and better communication regarding draft versions and billable hours.

  • Client-Centric Approach and Cultural Fit

    The Weather is noted for aligning with client values and providing services that fit client budgets and cultures. Their client-centric approach fosters trust and satisfaction, making them a preferred partner for many businesses.

  • Efficient and Responsive Project Management

    Clients praise The Weather for their efficient project management, timely deliveries, and responsiveness to feedback. Their structured approach and clear communication ensure a smooth collaboration, often exceeding client expectations.

  • Proactive and Innovative Problem Solving

    Clients appreciate The Weather's proactive approach and innovative problem-solving capabilities. They provide creative solutions and adapt quickly to changing client needs and project scopes.

  • Effective Communication and Collaboration

    The Weather excels in maintaining clear and effective communication, often using virtual meetings and messaging apps. This approach ensures that clients are well-informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Strong Technical and Digital Marketing Expertise

    The Weather showcases strong technical skills, particularly in web development and digital marketing. Their efforts have led to increased traffic, improved SEO, and successful social media campaigns, contributing significantly to client growth.

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B2C WordPress Website Update for Freelance Journalist

  • Web Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • Jan. - June 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I was very happy about our cooperation."

Jun 22, 2022
Freelance Journalist, Personal Website Project
Katharina Kunzmann
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Munich, Germany
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

The Weather helped a freelance journalist build out a new website. They took care of the entire process, from conceptualizing its design to implementation and deployment. WordPress was used as the platform.

E-Commerce Web Dev & Design for Online Retailer

  • E-Commerce Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • May 2021 - May 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Dominik had a great eye for design, and he was very open to suggestions and feedback."

May 23, 2022
Strategy Director, Aqua Vim
Anonymous
Verified
  • Retail
  • New York City, New York
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

The Weather helped an online retailer develop and design a new e-commerce website, with the goal of driving more conversions. They also made sure its design was aligned with the client's brand guidelines.

Web Dev and Design for Tour Company

  • Pay Per Click Search Engine Optimization Web Design Web Development
  • Google Adwords Content development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2014 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I’m happy with our partnership. I wouldn’t change anything."

Dec 14, 2020
CEO, Discover Prague Tours
Viktor Hubner
Verified
  • Hospitality & leisure
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

The Weather partners with a tour company to provide web services. They’ve built and rebuilt sites, provided consulting services, and offered expertise in design, social media, and Google Ads management.

Web Dev for Theater & Video Artist

  • Web Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • Mar. - June 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"We had good communication, as often as needed, and everything was finished on time."

Nov 11, 2020
Theater & Video Installation Artist, Inallerichtungen.com
Marie Sturminger
Verified
  • Arts, entertainment & music
  • Austria
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A theater and video installation artist hired The Weather to create a webpage showcasing an interactive video web installation.

Website Development for Luxury Travel Agency

  • Web Design
  • Less than $10,000
  • Aug. - Jan. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I truly cannot recommend this company enough."

Sep 2, 2020
Owner, The Kane Club
David Kane
Verified
  • Hospitality & leisure
  • New York City, New York
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A luxury travel agency hired The Weather to redesign its website. The goal of the project was to make it more user-friendly, provide more content, and improve the SEO.

Web Design, Branding, & Digital Marketing for Sports Bar

  • Web Design
  • Less than $10,000
  • Mar. 2019 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
4.0

"They are a small studio, but they are true allrounders. This is extremely helpful, especially for small companies."

Jun 15, 2020
Owner, Royal Down Under s.r.o.
Ashley McGlynn
Verified
  • Hospitality & leisure
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

The Weather has provided a variety of design and marketing services. This includes designing a sports bar's logo, signage, and website, along with supporting digital marketing and event promotion.

Web Dev & Design for Team-Building Startup

  • Web Development
  • Less than $10,000
  • Nov. 2018 - Dec. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"We credit them with giving us a crucial edge over competitors."

May 13, 2020
Managing Director, Maiblau s.r.o.
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Czech Republic
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Starting with a logo, the Weather branded a team-building company and developed their website in adherence to this new-found identity. They managed conversion analytics and spearheaded their marketing strategy.

Creative Design & Web Dev for Art Brand

  • Other Design
  • Less than $10,000
  • July 2019 - Mar. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
4.5

"We primarily liked their efficiency and no-BS approach. They're very easy to talk to and to present ideas."

May 11, 2020
Project Manager, Art Brand
Marek Vaculcik
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

After providing initial merchandise design services, The Weather expanded their role into web and e-commerce development. They helped solidify the brand identity and visuals through the website and apparel.

Web Dev for Maritime Fashion & Supply Shop

  • Web Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2017 - Jan. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"It was quite lovely to have just one person for our point of contact."

Apr 23, 2020
Head of Marketing, Krymská Manufaktura
Anonymous
Verified
  • Advertising & marketing
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

The Weather created an e-commerce solution, along with branding and digital marketing services. This involved an online audit, Google Ads, SEO, and promotional services on social media.

Web Design for Tour Agency

  • Web Design
  • Less than $10,000
  • Jan. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their attention to detail stood out."

Apr 18, 2020
Owner, Funky Tours
Tom Morris
  • Hospitality & leisure
  • Czech Republic
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

The Weather developed a website and a marketing strategy to create an online presence from scratch.

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Packages we offer:

Startup: Website Creation

We build fast, data-driven websites on Webflow or Framer — paired with brand identity, AI-assisted content editing, and digital advisory to help startups launch and grow with confidence. Every decision is geared towards results.

Small

Small: Best for pre-launch startups and solo found

$6,000 /total
  • Web Design: Template-based design with adjustments
  • Revisios: up to 10 hours
  • SEO and AI Search Optimization
  • Performance Optimization
  • Handover Worksop and CMS Training
  • 8 week delivery

Large

Large: Best for Series A startups ready to scale

$20,000 /total
  • Web Design: Figma, Design from scratch (mobile, desktop)
  • Revisios: up to 32 hours
  • SEO and AI Search Optimization
  • Performance Optimization
  • Handover Worksop and CMS Training
  • 12 week delivery
Features

Small

$6,000

/total

Medium

$9,000

/total

Large

$20,000

/total

Web Design

Template-based design with adjustments

Figma, Design from scratch (mobile, desktop)

Figma, Design from scratch (mobile, desktop)

Revisios

up to 10 hours

up to 20 hours

up to 32 hours

SEO and AI Search Optimization

Performance Optimization

Handover Worksop and CMS Training

Small

$6,000

/total

Web Design

Template-based design with adjustments

Revisios

up to 10 hours

SEO and AI Search Optimization

Performance Optimization

Handover Worksop and CMS Training

Medium

$9,000

/total

Web Design

Figma, Design from scratch (mobile, desktop)

Revisios

up to 20 hours

SEO and AI Search Optimization

Performance Optimization

Handover Worksop and CMS Training

Large

$20,000

/total

Web Design

Figma, Design from scratch (mobile, desktop)

Revisios

up to 32 hours

SEO and AI Search Optimization

Performance Optimization

Handover Worksop and CMS Training

Our Story

The Weather is a creative collective built on independence and craft. We started in Berlin and Prague — and now work with a fully remote team spanning Munich, Vienna, Barcelona, Athens, Kyiv, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, and beyond.

We work without dogmas, pointless meetings, or bloated processes. What we do have: a lean, multidisciplinary team fluent in the business contexts of the markets we work in, a track record of 200+ delivered projects, and a no-fluff policy for getting things done.

Meet the Team

Dominik Max Justin Backhaus

Dominik Max Justin BackhausFounder & CEO

Dominik Backhaus is a founder of The Weather, working at the intersection of design, web and digital communication. Since 2020 he has built digital experiences. He is a former Senior Art Director at Fuse GmbH in Hamburg, and studied at DFFB Berlin.

Chris Lettner

Chris LettnerFounder & CEO

Chris Lettner is a founder of The Weather. With 12+ years in website creation, he is known for pragmatic, high-impact design. In addition, he is a co-founder of Oylo (AI video transformation startup) and Plantologie (rare plants boutique shop).

Mia Pavlinović

Mia PavlinovićProject Manager

Mia Pavlinovic is a project manager and UX/UI designer with experience in digital project management and media production. Based in Berlin, she has been at The Weather for 3 years, ensuring web projects are delivered on time, on brief and on budget.

Elizaveta Khristova

Elizaveta KhristovaProduct Designer & UX/UI Designer

Elizaveta Khristova is a designer at The Weather, working across web design, branding and showcase production. She has designed websites and brand identities for clients ranging from research projects and real estate firms to wellness studios and ven

Tereza Kubíčková

Tereza KubíčkováUX/UI Designer

Tereza Kubíčková is a UX/UI Designer with an MSc in Human-Computer Interaction and a first-class degree in Advertising & Digital Marketing. Czech-born and UK-educated, at The Weather she works on UI design, wireframing and prototyping.

What Sets Us Apart

Start from the goal, not the deliverable.

Every project begins by defining what the website actually has to achieve — more enquiries, better applicants, a brand that holds up in front of a board. Then we build toward that and drop whatever doesn’t serve it. No discovery theatre, no 60-page strategy document nobody reads.

We’ll tell you what you don’t need.

Proven technology over clever technology. A refresh instead of a rebuild when a rebuild is overkill. AI where it takes real work off people, and not where it just sounds good in a proposal. We say so even when the honest answer is a smaller project for us — which is why clients come back.

We’ve solved your problem before

Over 200 websites and products since 2020, across schools, NGOs, consultancies, real estate and SaaS. Fewer experiments on your budget — we recognise the pattern early and spend the thinking on what’s actually specific to you.

Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed The Weather is a legally registered business,
has had its financial risk status checked (Creditsafe: Moderate Risk), and is backed by 45 verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

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Verified Client Reviews
45
Overall Review Rating
5
Source
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Last Updated
October 18, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Christian Lettner
Source Kurzy.cz
Jurisdiction of Formation Czech Republic
Date of Formation August 1, 2011
Status Active
Last Updated October 16, 2022
ID 88035867

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated January 1, 2022
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