Let me preface this blog post by stating I am obviously biased for professionally developed websites.

What are your options when it comes to the first step of having a website? You can start creating your website, or you can hire a professional to do it for you.

Benefits of DIY web builders

1. Simple generic website layouts
2. Basic editor interface
3. Cheaper

Benefits of a Professional

1. Dynamic, unique layout.
2. Advanced payment and upsell funnels for e-commerce.
3. Analytics for your traffic.
4. Website maintenance and updates.
5. Professional text and image content goes a long way.
6. Keyword SEO page optimization.
7. Social media integration.
8. SSL secure encrypted connection.
9. Email list building tools.
10. Website promotions and ongoing marketing to drive traffic to your business via the website.
11. Years of superior profit margins

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Ask yourself, are you artistically inclined? Have a knack for design? If not then stay away. This sounds rather harsh, but you can cripple the conversion rate of your traffic without decent design. The conversion rate is the percentage of visitors they become customers. Statistics show that if a website looks outdated or poorly developed the visitor will leave before 8 seconds have passed.

It’s not about getting it done it’s about getting it done right. Your website could be the most profitable part of your business; this is why you need to make it the best it can be.