{"id":17193,"date":"2017-08-21T12:26:38","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T17:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=17193"},"modified":"2019-11-19T11:28:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T16:28:11","slug":"website-builder-vs-web-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/website-builder-vs-web-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Use a Website Builder or Hire a Web Designer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/BuildersVSWebDesign.png\" alt=\"Website Builders vs Web Design\" width=\"1199\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/BuildersVSWebDesign.png 1199w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/BuildersVSWebDesign-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/BuildersVSWebDesign-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/BuildersVSWebDesign-1024x536.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Website Builders vs Web Design Services<\/h2>\n<p>When the time comes to build out your website you have a lot of options to choose from. One of those choices is deciding between a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/website-builder\">website builder<\/a> and using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/services\/web-design\">web design services<\/a> to build your site for you.<\/p>\n<p>The trick is to know when you should build your site yourself and when to hire out the work. Which route you decide to pursue will depend upon your overall budget, what kind of site you\u2019re trying to build, and how quickly you want to have your site online.<\/p>\n<p>Below we look at the differences between the two and when you should consider using one over the other.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of a DIY Website Builder<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/gator1\">DIY website builders<\/a> can help beginners build out nice-looking websites in the shortest amount of time possible. For people who need to build small websites and launch in a day or less, they can be a great choice. Below we look at a few benefits of using a DIY website builder for your next project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/website-builder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/HostGator-Website-Builder.png\" alt=\"HostGator Website Builder\" width=\"600\" height=\"73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/HostGator-Website-Builder.png 600w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/HostGator-Website-Builder-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. Very User-Friendly<\/h3>\n<p>DIY website builders make it incredibly easy to build out your site. They\u2019re built with beginners in mind, so the learning curve is virtually zero. All you have to do is select your theme, rearrange it to your liking, and add your content.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Drag and Drop Building<\/h3>\n<p>Most DIY website builders have a drag and drop interface. This allows you to rearrange the visual elements of your site without any existing programming skills. Just choose the features you want to add, drag them to your desired location, and you\u2019re all set. Building out a website can\u2019t get any easier.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLl8gcdjf_J_nU_myHJISdolfx7HSDqKEu\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>3. Built-In Tech Support<b> <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Website builders know who their customers are: total beginners. For that reason, they typically have very helpful support staff that can help you with any issues that might arise. Their dedicated support staff and educational resources will help you avoid any roadblocks that could prevent you from getting your site online quickly and easily.<\/p>\n<p>Although using a website builder seems like the perfect solution, it isn\u2019t always the best route to take. Below we look at a few reasons to consider hiring a web designer instead of building out your own site.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Hire a Web Designer<\/h2>\n<p>Hiring a web designer to build out your site isn\u2019t for everyone. If you don\u2019t have a large budget set aside for your website, then you\u2019ll probably want to spend time building it yourself. Choosing to hire a low-budget designer will only leave you with a site that doesn\u2019t meet your end goals.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, hiring a web designer can be a great choice for a variety of circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a web designer will spend time understanding your business and build you a website that\u2019s perfectly custom-tailored to your needs. It will be more pricey right out of the gate, but if you want a website that stands out from the crowd and has a series of custom features, then there\u2019s no way around it.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you\u2019re planning on using your website to build out a huge platform, then you\u2019ll probably require a custom platform to do just that. You\u2019ll have a hard time building out a massive site just by using a DIY website builder.<\/p>\n<h2>Which One Should I Choose?<\/h2>\n<p>If all you require is a simple website and you want to have a site online in a few hours, then using a DIY website builder is a great choice.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you have the budget and are looking for a custom site that helps your business stand out from the sea of competition, then hiring a web designer can be a great route to take.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure about which route to take it can be helpful to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/website-builder\">try out a website builder<\/a> first to see if the site your building will work for your goals. Plus, even this basic experience can help you get a better idea of what you want to build and can help with hiring a web designer if you choose to take that approach.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, there is no wrong choice, but instead, it\u2019s a decision that needs to be based on your own existing needs. Have a small budget and only require a simple site? Then go with a DIY builder. 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