Should I hire a professional web designer or do it myself?

Thinking before putting your hands in your pockets is important. It needs careful thought, considering different things, and being honest like talking to a therapist.

It is important to consider both the pros and cons before making a decision. Easy-to-use tools for creating websites are often advertised. Take the time to research these before committing.

Does the website need to be all singing and dancing?

How complex are the requirements of the website? For a simple website with contact info or hours, a pre-made builder and template will do.

To fully use digital marketing and advanced features, hire a professional website designer. A website can be beneficial for businesses. It can help them make more money by scheduling appointments, managing email lists, controlling stock, and selling more products.

A professionally designed site delivers these additional features, yet remains a fast-loading responsive website design. Avoid search engine penalties by having a user-friendly website that visitors enjoy using.

How good are you at learning?

This is usually the crunch question. Be honest now. What is your aptitude and interest in learning new skills?

It's hard to make a website by yourself. You need to learn how to fix problems and deal with downtime.

Do you know your taupe from your teal? Did you know white space can be any colour? Knowing what works and what doesn’t in the digital space is key.

The best web designs combine creativity with technical know-how. Basic knowledge of coding can help to customise templates and explore new options. If you know SEO basics, you can help the website rank on search engines. If you don't like coding or know about SEO, hire a web designer.

SEO changes constantly, so it's important to always learn and stay aware. It's a lifelong commitment.

How much time do you have to devote to a website?

DIY website works if you need a simple info site and are in a hurry. If you want a fancy website and need it fast, hire a website designer. They can make it happen quickly.

We won't talk about the time needed to keep the site's SEO, upload and edit content regularly.

How much budget do you have for a website design?

While building a website yourself can be a cost-effective way to create a digital presence for your business. It’s important to assess the price of the website design and weigh the trade-offs between cost and quality.

But you need to stop thinking about the cost of a website design. Think of the return on investment. How critical is a website to your business? It’s integral.

Digital Presence is a Christchurch digital marketing and web design company creating high-performance websites for small and medium-sized businesses. There are no up-front costs and no contracts. We have website packages with design, SEO, hosting, editing time, and security certification to prevent problems.

So, should you hire a professional Christchurch website designer? Yes, we think you should.

Sounds too good to be true? Not at all. Contact us today for a free no-obligation chat by clicking here or calling 0274 278047.