👥 Service Comparison

Redesign Existing Site vs Build New

Sometimes your existing site can be improved. Sometimes it needs to be replaced. Here's how to decide.

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At a Glance

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Velosites

  • From $19/month
  • Done-for-you service
  • Professional design & development
  • Unlimited revisions

Build New Website

  • From $19/month
  • DIY or hire separately
  • Template-based design
  • Limited support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureVelositesBuild New Website
Keep ContentPreserve existing contentStart from scratch
Keep SEOPreserve rankingsRebuild SEO
CostPotentially lessFull build cost
SpeedPotentially fasterFull timeline
Modern TechLimited by existingLatest technology
Clean SlateWork with existingPerfect start
Legacy IssuesMay persistZero legacy issues
Best OptionDepends on current siteDepends on needs

Pros and Cons

Velosites

✓ Pros

  • •Preserve SEO rankings
  • •Keep existing content
  • •Potentially faster
  • •May cost less
  • •Less disruption
  • •Evolutionary approach

✗ Cons

  • •May inherit problems
  • •Technology constraints
  • •Not always possible

Build New Website

✓ Pros

  • •Latest technology
  • •Perfect architecture
  • •No legacy issues
  • •Modern best practices
  • •Clean slate advantages

✗ Cons

  • •Lose existing SEO temporarily
  • •Need all new content
  • •Longer timeline
  • •Higher cost
  • •More disruption

Which Is Best for You?

Choose Velosites if you want:

  • Good content exists
  • Strong current SEO
  • Solid existing structure
  • Budget constraints
  • Quick update needed

Choose Build New Website if you want:

  • Poor quality current site
  • Old broken technology
  • Major functionality changes
  • Rebrand/pivot
  • Starting fresh preferred

Our Honest Recommendation

Redesign if current site has good content and SEO. Build new if technology is outdated or major changes needed. We can assess and recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which to choose?

We analyze your current site for content quality, SEO value, technical condition, and functionality needs. Then recommend redesign or rebuild based on best outcome.

Will I lose SEO with new site?

New site needs careful SEO migration but can maintain rankings. Redesign preserves SEO better but may have technical limitations.

Which costs more?

New build typically costs more and takes longer. Redesign can be less expensive if existing foundation is solid.

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