Should I Hire Someone or Build It Myself?

Most modern websites use some form of content management system (CMS). The majority of web hosts have made CMSs very easy to install or they may even have it pre-installed, depending on what type of hosting plan you purchase.

For simple websites, we recommend using WordPress, Weebly, or one of the many website builders available. These do not require you to learn how to code anything, you simply need to click and drag, and insert content. Most web hosts offer some sort of website builder software, or they offer 1-click installation tools for WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and more.

If you can use a program like Microsoft Word, then you should be able to handle it. And if you need help, there are plenty of tutorials, forums, YouTube videos, and more that can answer your questions, and guide you. Some web hosting companies also provide support.

If you have more complex needs or require a lot of customization and special features that a website builder or CMS can’t do on it’s own, then you can hire the help you need.

Beyond simply creating the site, you also need to look at marketing it, writing content for it, creating and editing graphics or video for it, and maintaining it so that it stays updated and secure.

Simply building a website won’t mean that it will get traffic, so all of these elements are important to it’s success and creating a great experience for your visitors that leads them to want to come back.

You can hire affordable freelancers to help you take care of graphics, content, SEO, security, and more starting at only $5. You can learn more about that, just keep reading.

Websites have become easy and cheap to create if you know where to get the hosting, domain, tools, and help.

If you encounter problems or you want your website to be built by someone experienced, we would be happy to help you out. Head on over to Making The Impact to learn about what we do and get a look at our prices.