If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll just build my website myself and save a few grand”, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: DIY might cost you more than you think. And no, we’re not just saying that because we’re a team of website developers with a dog in the fight.
Let’s break it down.
🚨 The Cost of Going DIY
Sure, platforms like Squarespace, Wix and Shopify make it seem easy. But the “drag and drop” dream comes with hidden costs.
What You’re Really Paying For:
- Your time (and sanity).
- Premium templates & plugins – yep, they add up.
- Trial and error – hours spent trying to figure out why your contact form isn’t working!
- Missed conversions – Poor UX turns interest into exit signs, fast.
It’s like buying IKEA furniture and realising halfway through you’re missing screws, tools and the patience of a saint. Sure, you can do it. But should you?
💻 The Pro Approach: Worth the Price Tag?
Hiring a Website Designer in Newcastle means paying for more than just a pretty homepage. You’re buying strategy, performance, optimisation and experience.
What You Actually Get:
- A brand-aligned, high-converting site.
- UX design that turns browsers into buyers.
- Mobile optimisation (because 70% of your traffic is coming from phones, let’s be real).
- SEO foundations that help people actually find your site.
- A team that knows what to do after launch day too.
Plus, you’re not stuck in a late-night YouTube wormhole trying to fix your site after a plugin breaks everything.
💸 The Real Money Talk
Let’s say you spend 60 hours on a DIY site. What’s your hourly rate worth?
Even if your DIY build is technically cheaper upfront, a poorly built site that doesn’t convert, doesn’t rank and doesn’t feel on-brand = lost leads and sales.
Hiring a pro? That’s an investment with ROI.
🧠 Here’s the Wild & Free Verdict
DIY can work if:
- You’re just starting and need a quick, temporary solution
- You’ve got a super simple offer
- You know your way around SEO, design and CRO (hello, unicorn)
BUT…
If you’re building a brand, launching a product or trying to scale, don’t leave your digital shopfront to chance.
Get the experts in…
👋 Hi, we’re Wild & Free, your favourite website designers in Newcastle.
Ready to Ditch the DIY Stress?
If you’re tired of band-aid fixes and template headaches, we’ve got you.
✨ Strategy. Design. SEO. All in one place.
✨ Custom builds that look good AND work hard.
✨ Built right here in Newcastle.
Let’s build you a website that actually grows your business.
