So you want a website but thinking of doing it yourself?
There are a vast number of DIY website providers, some are even advertising on TV. These DIY site-builders are good if you are building a simple personal website (e.g. info for guests for your wedding day), but if you want a website to showcase your business, you really should consider a professional web designer.
Ever think that a lot of websites look the same as each other? That’s because these DIY site-builders use templates which lack flexibility. A professional web designer can make your website stand out from your competitors.
Your website is a reflection of you and probably will be the first impression that a customer has about your business.
Here are some of the reasons you should hire a professional web designer:
- Many people find designing their website intimidating, where do you start? A web designer can get that design out of your head and make it real.
- A good web designer understands modern design and best practice.
- They will give you a unique design which will set you apart from your competitors.
- Building your own website takes time – can you afford to not do your day job while you are writing your website?
- SEO – a good web designer will sort out your SEO and set up google analytics for you to track your visitors.
- Just under 50% of web users will browse your website on a mobile device (tablet or smartphone) – a web designer will ensure your website is optimised for all devices.
- Invariably, your homemade website will run into issues which you cannot resolve. Or you may want to add extra pages and find your DIY site-builder wants to charge you extra. A web designer can organise the hosting for you and sort out issues.
