Think you don’t need a pro?

There are a handful of things that are worth figuring out by yourself. Learning how to start a fire in the woods, or discovering your spouse’s love language, for instance. Designing your business’ website without professional help? Not one of them.

As a small business owner, you already wear plenty of hats. You’re managing operations, finances, payroll, customer service, sales, technical support, and more. Adding ‘website guru’ to the list is not only one more role demanding your time and attention, it could come at a serious price.

Here are several potential drawbacks to trying to build your own website without professional help:

Waste of valuable time: Building a website from scratch can be very time-consuming, especially if you're new to the process. You may find yourself spending hours upon hours trying to figure out how to do (or undo!) things, taking valuable time away from running your business.

Slow website performance: Go at it alone and you may inadvertently end up with a website that is slow, unresponsive, and difficult to navigate. This is a big bummer for your users and will negatively impact their experience, potentially driving customers away.

Poor design: A DIY website is easy to spot, and can look unprofessional at first glance. You only have about five to ten seconds to make a first impression, so don’t gamble on anything that could cast your business in an unfavorable light.

Difficulty with search engine optimization (SEO): Optimizing a website for search engines can be a complex process that requires specialized knowledge. Without professional help, you may struggle to get your website to rank well in search results, making it harder for people to find your site.

If you’re ready to throw up the white flag and get professional help with your website, you’re in the right place. Visit my Services page to learn more about what I offer and how I can help.