Should I build my own website or pay someone?
If you’re considering creating a website for your business, you now have two options. Either create a website on your own or have a professional web developer complete it for you.
Businesses should exercise extreme caution concerning their budget and other resources throughout the start-up phase. DIY website development is a recent trend that allows you to create a website without coding skills, and HTML and CSS codes are not required to post anything online. Anyone may effortlessly and rapidly create a website. But are they worth the effort? Will they prioritise your business’s needs?
Cons of a DIY website
Let’s discuss the cons of building a DIY Website.
Similar Designs
Due to the ease with which website templates can be obtained, there is a reasonable probability that the DIY website template you select is similar to most websites already available on the web. You can choose to purchase the template and prevent others from setting it in the future, but this will not eliminate people who bought and used the template before you.
Customisation is limited
In most cases, you will need to customise the website to achieve the best results. However, this may be impossible on the DIY website. If you wish to modify the template’s settings to add more text or optimise the graphics, you will almost certainly require additional coding abilities or the assistance of a professional website design business. Otherwise, the template may appear stretched and may not perform correctly. Additionally, most DIY websites employ out-of-date code that may not be compatible with all browsers, and this would undoubtedly restrict your visitors’ ability to navigate your website.
Less SEO-friendly
SEO has become the critical component of a website’s increasing online user attention. Additionally, it enables users to access your online solution, connect with you, and even purchase products or services you offer. Unfortunately, most do-it-yourself websites are not designed SEO-friendly, and SEO may be a challenge when using a poorly designed template.
Pros of a DIY website
Let’s discuss the pros of building a DIY Website.
Drag & Drop Templates
With web design templates or a do-it-yourself website, you are generally not required to imagine the appearance of your website because the end result is already there. You only give your company’s name and a few essential items. Specific themes allow you to customise minor details such as colours and typography, but the overall appearance remains consistent. However, WordPress does provide a front end editor – that we prefer to use for our clients.
Cheap and readily available
There are numerous website designs available online, and most of them are either free or reasonably priced. Additionally, these templates are available in a range of designs. Installing and uploading it to the server is simple, and you get a variety of theme options with which to experiment. Themes relieve you of the burden of coding and testing.
Speed
Website templates and do-it-yourself websites require nothing more than a pinch and are typically up and running quickly. Because they are created by organisations with experience in digital marketing, they are generally rapid and compact. However, theme companies do not consider SEO and thus make it more difficult.
