How to Choose the Right Web Design Option for Your Business
So, you’ve decided you’re ready to take the leap and start a website for your business? It can feel like a daunting decision on what to do next. Should you buy a pre-made template online or hire a designer for a fully custom website design? We’re sharing the reasons you may choose one over the other.
Your Current Budget
As you can expect, hiring a designer for a custom website is much more expensive than purchasing a template. Squarespace templates can range from as low as $97 and up to $500. Custom websites can range greatly, depending on who you work with and the customizations you require.Your Available Time
Remember…“time is money”. Is it worth it for you to have someone else do the work for you so you can focus on other aspects of your business? Templates are typically fairly simple to customize but will require more of your time than a fully customized website.
A custom website will likely take less effort on your end, but the overall process may be longer as a designer will be creating your website from scratch!Your Current and Future Goals
If you’re just getting started in your business or are working on a low budget, you may want to start out with a Squarespace template for your website. Particularly if you see yourself rebranding in the next year or two, it may not be worth it to invest in a custom website until you have a more established brand identity.
If you have an established brand and a specific look in mind for your website, you may want to opt for a custom built website. A custom website will be more tailored to your audience and help you avoid having to redo your website in another year or two as your brand evolves. Additionally, a designer can help you incorporate custom features or plugins into your website that will be specifically tailored to your business needs.
Here at June Mango, we offer both Squarespace Templates and fully customized websites through our Go Live in 5 process. Reach out to us today for more details!
