Should You Build Your Own Website or Hire Someone?
"It is the classic time vs money debate. Here is how to know if you should open the website builder yourself or call in a pro."
This is a big decision for every new business owner.
"Do I struggle through Wix for a weekend, or do I pay someone to do this properly?"
Both are valid paths. The right choice depends on your budget, your timeline, and your goals.
When to DIY (Do It Yourself)
There is absolutely no shame in building your own site. In fact, sometimes it is the smartest move.
1. You are just starting If you have zero revenue and a tight budget, do not spend your savings on a designer. Use a template. Save your cash for product development or ads.
2. You are experimenting If you are testing a brand new idea and do not know if it will work, spin up a simple landing page yourself. Validate the idea first. Polish it later.
3. Your needs are very simple If you just need a digital business card that says "Hi, I am a consultant, email me," you can probably handle that with a drag-and-drop tool.
When to Hire a Pro
Eventually, most businesses outgrow the DIY stage. Here is when it makes sense to bring in help.
1. You need strategy, not just pages A pro does not just make things look pretty. They think about the user journey. They structure the site to sell. (That is exactly what we do).
2. You need performance Builders are often slow. If you need a site that loads instantly to rank high on Google (SEO) and keep users happy, a custom build is necessary.
3. You are saving time Your time is valuable. If you are spending 20 hours fighting with a layout instead of running your business, you are actually losing money.
Hiring someone buys your time back.
4. You need a unique brand Templates look like templates. If you are ready to stand out and look like a serious industry leader, you need a custom design that fits your specific identity.
The Bottom Line
Start where you are.
If you are scrappy and early, DIY is great. Learn the basics. get something live.
If you are growing and ready to scale, hire a partner. It will pay for itself in saved time and better results.
If you get stuck, that is when help makes sense.
Stuck in the middle?
Not sure if you are ready to hire? We are happy to chat about it. No pressure. We will tell you if you are better off with Squarespace for now. Ask us a question.