When DIY is fine
You’re just starting, cash is tight, and you need something online this week. A Wix or Squarespace site gets you a presence. Just know it’s a placeholder, not a growth engine.
When to hire a pro
Your site generates leads or sales, you’re competing for customers online, or you’ve realized the DIY site isn’t converting. A designer brings strategy, conversion-focused design, SEO, and copy, the things that turn visitors into customers.
Common questions
Is a DIY website bad for business?
Not inherently, but a generic template site often loads slowly, ranks poorly, and converts worse than a designed one. If leads matter, that gap costs real money.
How do I know it’s time to hire someone?
When your website is part of how you make money, when it’s not converting, or when maintaining it eats time you should spend on customers, it’s time.
What does Fivenson charge?
Most website projects start at $3,500, quoted to scope. You get strategy, custom design, copy, and an SEO foundation, not just a template.