{"id":344,"date":"2023-07-13T14:02:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T14:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediabrightweb.com\/?p=344"},"modified":"2023-09-28T18:03:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:03:32","slug":"should-i-hire-a-web-designer-diy-vs-pro-web-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediabrightweb.com\/should-i-hire-a-web-designer-diy-vs-pro-web-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Hire a Web Designer? (DIY vs Pro Web Design)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a website for your business puts you in front of more customers, and allows you to clearly showcase what you offer. If you’re starting from scratch you have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Hire a professional web designer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Build and design a website yourself<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In this article I’ll take you through the pros and cons of both approaches so you can figure out which is the best choice for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Benefits of Hiring a Web Designer<\/strong><\/td>Drawbacks of Hiring a Web Designer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Saves time – allowing you to focus on your business <\/td>Web designers aren’t free to hire <\/td><\/tr>
    They know how to make an attractive website <\/td> You pass over some creative freedom<\/td><\/tr>
    The website will be search-engine-optimised <\/td> Some web designers make it difficult for you to access your website<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Disadvantages of Hiring a Web Designer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The main drawback to hiring a professional to design your website is the cost. Professional web designers aren’t free. Many have spent years perfecting their designs and analysing what really works to increase Google rankings and conversions, and this does come at a cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The amount it costs to hire a professional to build your website really depends on the scope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, my starter websites cost \u00a3300 to build and design. This allows small businesses to have an online presence but without investing thousands just to get up and running. Get in touch<\/a> if you would like to discuss a quote to get your website off the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are a couple of other disadvantages to consider but most of these can be overcome quite easily with the right web designer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. You are passing over creative freedom – If you choose a good web designer, who understands your brand and goals, then this is actually an advantage as they will likely do a significantly better job than you will at designing the best website for your business. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Difficulty updating or adding content to the website – Some web design agencies take full control of the website which means you won’t be able to alter or add to it. I work differently. I make sure the website is fully owned by you, so you have access to change things whenever you need it. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Advantages of Hiring a Web Designer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Here are the main benefits of hiring a professional website designer instead of taking the DIY approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n