Website builders promise a site without a developer. Sometimes that is exactly right; sometimes it costs you more in the long run. Here is how to decide based on your goals rather than the marketing.
Builders make sense when…
- You need something simple, live quickly, on a tiny budget
- You are testing an idea before investing
- You are comfortable doing the work yourself
- Performance and SEO are not yet priorities
A developer makes sense when…
- The site is a serious source of customers
- You want top speed, SEO and a bespoke design
- You need custom features a builder cannot handle
- Your time is better spent running the business
The long-term picture
Builder subscriptions are cheap monthly but never stop. Over a few years they can match the cost of a custom site — without the speed, control or ownership. Factor in the total cost, not just the first month.
A practical middle ground
If you have outgrown a builder, we can rebuild on a fast, modern stack from £1,950 and, where useful, set it up so your team can still edit content easily.