DIY website builders have made creating a basic website more accessible than ever. If your requirements are simple, your budget is limited and you have time to learn the platform, building it yourself can be a perfectly sensible place to start.

The difficult part isn’t getting words and pictures onto a page. It’s creating a website that clearly explains your business, works properly on every screen and gives potential customers the confidence to contact you.

We look at the real costs, time and limitations of both options to help you decide which approach makes sense for your business.