WebForTrades vs DIY website builders
DIY builders work for some people. WebForTrades is for tradespeople who would rather someone built the site and set up the basics for them.
Which option fits you?
All three can be the right choice. It depends on your time, your budget, and whether you want to build it yourself.
DIY builders
If you want to build it
Tools like Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy. You build and manage the site yourself, usually on a monthly subscription. Good if you have the time and enjoy it.
Local agency
If budget is no issue
An agency or freelancer builds it for you. Often a higher price and a longer wait, and not always built around how trade customers search.
WebForTrades
If you want it done for you
I build a finished demo first, set up hosting, your domain and the Google Business Profile link, and you only pay if you keep it.
A fair comparison
No trash talk. Just the honest differences for a busy tradesperson.
| DIY builders | Local agency | WebForTrades | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | You | They do | I do |
| See it before you pay | No | Rarely | Yes |
| Time needed from you | High | Medium | Low |
| Typical payment | Monthly subscription | Higher one-off | One-off or monthly |
| Hosting and domain | You set up | Set up for you | Set up for you |
| Changes later | You do them | Often charged | Included |
| Built around trades | No | Sometimes | Yes |
| Google Business Profile link | You connect | Sometimes | I help connect |
Honest answers
Are DIY website builders any good?
Yes, for some people. If you have the time and enjoy building things yourself, tools like Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy can work well. WebForTrades is for tradespeople who would rather have it built for them.
What is the difference in cost?
DIY builders are usually a monthly subscription you keep paying. WebForTrades offers a one-off payment so you own the site, or a monthly plan if you prefer. Either way the build is done for you.
Do I have to maintain it myself?
With DIY builders, yes. With WebForTrades, changes are included and I can update it for you, or you can use the optional editor.
How is this different from a local agency?
A local agency or freelancer also builds it for you, often at a higher price and with a longer wait. WebForTrades is built around trades and you see a finished demo before you pay.
Rather have it done for you?
I will build a free demo of your website. See it first, pay only if you want to keep it.
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