There are some great, easy to use DIY website builders out there, such as Wix, Squarespace and WordPress. And with plenty of YouTube tutorials available, it sounds easy to build your own website, right?
This is all true, and for some of you I would say go ahead. But there’s a lot to consider when choosing to create your own or to enlist the help of an expert. Of course there’s the financial side, but over the space of a year you’ll find a DIY website could soon add up. And then there’s competition. If you don’t mind your website looking similar to other people’s, and your not bothered on how you appear in search rankings, then it’s not such an issue. But if you want to stand out and be seen, then read on…
1 You get what you pay for.
Free options will give limited results.
2 Searchability.
3. Ads.
4. Standing out.