When deciding you need a new Website for your business, you may be tempted by the plethora of online Website builder software available online promising beautiful Websites in just a few clicks. They promise to be easy to edit and powerful. If you want a professional looking Website that represents your business, sadly, these online cheap services are not for you. Or at least not most of you… We would say that wouldn’t we!
However, there are some circumstances where a cheap Website builder platform is for you.
1. If you don’t want to invest more than £500 in your Website, this may be a good option. Bear in mind that these days a Website could be one of your most important investments.
2. You want a quick web presence just to say you are online
3. You don’t mind if your Website looks similar to others out there. You just need a Website to get you started
Be warned:
1. Eventually, if you want your Website to become a powerful tool for your business, you will one day need to upgrade. You should consider whether you want to hamper your business at this stage by having a site that doesn’t quite do what you want it to do.
2. Many only website builders look pretty but search engines hate some of them due to the way that they are built. What is the point of having a pretty looking site if no-one can find them
3. We often carry out Website critiques for businesses and time after time we find dozens of changes that need making. Sadly, many sites that are built using Website builders just can’t be changed to suit the needs of the business
The alternative?
Contact a well known Web developer and get a quote for professionally designed Website that is custom built to suit your needs. More coming on that soon.
A FINAL WARNING – Be ware of new companies setting up to become Web Developers. Their prices are cheap, but they simply don’t have the skills or expertise to design, build and market your Website. At InSynch we see many poor imitations of our services. These companies will not last the test of time. Make sure you choose a Web developer who will still be around when you need them!
Written by Eddy Webb – Director at InSynch in Aberystwyth Wales – Web Design, Digital marketing and Consultancy.
