Many companies out there would have you believe that websites are a dime a dozen. You can be up on the web in just a day, or even within the hour, for a super-cheap one-time fee of $199.
Well, guess what…there’s a catch!
Sure, they can get a quick website up for an artificially low price in just a couple of hours for you. But there’s a whole lot missing from the equation that they won’t tell you about until it’s too late. Here’s what you’re not getting with a $199 web design company:
- Thought – You can pick from a handful of ready-to-go templates and have your site up in no time at all. Except there’s no thought given to the look and feel of the site and how it fits your specific needs. In fact, there are probably going to be a hundred other sites out there (or more) that are exact duplicates of yours. That’s the downfall of using quick and cheap template sites.
- Service – A company can only afford to provide so much one-on-one time within a $199 price point. And guess what…that amount is usually about zero. Typical of this business model, most service and support will take place through online Frequently Asked Questions and “support” forums.
- Quality Design – Again, the $199 design might look okay, and even suit your basic needs. But at this price range, it’s certainly not going to be unique or custom in many ways at all. It’s simply impossible, as good custom design takes hours even for a basic site. If quality is a priority (and it should be), then avoid the overnight website services.
- SEO – These sites might use “SEO-friendly” throughout their marketing material, but anyone can claim that. It’s like saying your car is gasoline-friendly—all you’ve got to do is pay to fill it up! The bottom line is that real SEO takes work. It requires a balanced approach to creating optimized content, link building, and numerous other components, none of which you’ll receive with a $199 website.
- Planning Strategy – Perhaps the best benefit of using a professional web designer to create your site versus the $199 one-size-fits-all approach is receiving knowledgeable advice and expertise when it comes to planning the intricacies of the website in detail before setting out to build it. The pros know what to expect and how to plan out the site to achieve your unique goals.
San Jose-based WSpider is eager to help you come up with a wholesome approach to your website. Our entry level prices are extremely affordable—plus you’ll benefit from so much more than a $199 website service can provide. Why not find out more about how we can help you today?
