👥 Service Comparison

Agency Website vs DIY Builder

DIY sounds appealing until you spend 40 hours and get stuck. Professional agencies charge more but deliver working results. See the real comparison.

At a Glance

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Velosites

  • From $19/month (or $999 one-time)
  • Done-for-you service
  • Professional design & development
  • Unlimited revisions

DIY Website Builders

  • $10-30/month subscription
  • DIY or hire separately
  • Template-based design
  • Limited support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureVelositesDIY Website Builders
Your Time Required2-3 hours for info and feedback30-60 hours learning and building
Design QualityProfessional designerYour design skills (or lack of)
Time to Launch1-2 weeks2-6 months (or never finished)
SEO SetupConfigured properly from startLearn SEO or skip it
Mobile OptimizationPerfect mobile experienceHope the template works
Page Speed90+ PageSpeed typical40-60 common for DIY sites
Professional LookLooks like you investedOften looks DIY
Ongoing UpdatesRequest changesRemember how to do it
Upfront CostHigher initial investmentLower monthly fee
Full ControlManaged serviceComplete control

Pros and Cons

Velosites

✓ Pros

  • Minimal time investment
  • Professional quality results
  • Launches quickly
  • Looks polished immediately
  • SEO done correctly
  • Focus on business not website
  • Get it right the first time

✗ Cons

  • Higher upfront cost
  • Less hands-on involvement
  • Request changes vs instant editing

DIY Website Builders

✓ Pros

  • Lower monthly subscription
  • Full control over everything
  • Edit whenever you want
  • Learn new skills
  • No reliance on agency

✗ Cons

  • Massive time investment
  • Steep learning curve
  • Results often look DIY
  • Easy to mess up SEO
  • Mobile issues common
  • Many never finish
  • Time away from business

Which Is Best for You?

Choose Velosites if you want:

  • Value your time highly
  • Want professional results
  • Need quick launch
  • Focus on business growth
  • Not interested in web design

Choose DIY Website Builders if you want:

  • Enjoy learning web design
  • Have lots of free time
  • Tight budget
  • Like hands-on control
  • Not time-sensitive

Our Honest Recommendation

Calculate your hourly rate. If you bill $50+/hour and spend 40 hours on DIY, that's $2000 in opportunity cost. Professional agency costs less when you factor in time and results quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIY really that time-consuming?

Yes. Most people underestimate. Learning the builder, design decisions, content writing, troubleshooting issues—it adds up to 40-60 hours minimum.

What if I abandon my DIY site halfway?

Common outcome. You have a half-finished site and wasted weeks. Many of our clients come from abandoned DIY projects.

Can't I just hire someone cheap on Fiverr?

Different comparison. Cheap freelancers are hit-or-miss quality with communication challenges. Agencies provide reliability and ongoing support.

Ready to Make the Right Choice?

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