DIY website builder vs a £150 professional build

Quick answer: Add up three years of DIY subscriptions and your time. A one-off £150 build you own is often cheaper by month 18.

Monthly DIY fees add up. Time is a cost too. This guide is written for businesses in the UK and budget-conscious UK small businesses.

The maths

£20 a month is £240 a year before you add the premium tier to remove adverts.

Your time

Evenings spent fighting templates are unpaid labour.

SEO control

Titles, redirects, schema and speed are easier on a site you own.

Us

Cheap Website Packages from £150. Compare honestly.

Frequently asked questions

Is DIY ever right?

If you enjoy it and will maintain it, yes.

Can you edit a DIY site?

Sometimes. Export limits are the catch.

Will DIY rank?

It can. Unedited templates rarely do.

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