Website Builder vs. Done-for-You Website: Which Is Right for You?
A website builder gives you the tools. A done-for-you website gives you the result. Here is what each really involves, so you can decide where your time is best spent.
- Tailored, mobile-friendly design
- Fast hosting with global CDN delivery
- Active security and monitoring
- Routine updates handled for you
- Live in 10 days
What “done for you” means
With a done-for-you website, someone else does the work you would otherwise do yourself.
Layout, colors and structure tailored to your business, not assembled by you from templates.
Your services, service area, logo and photos arranged into pages that make sense to customers.
Hosting, domain connection, security, speed and a working contact form.
Updates, security and changes after launch, so the site does not slowly fall behind.
How it works with Aileron Marketing
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You tell us about your business
Complete a short intake form with your services, service area, logo and photos.
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We build your site
We tailor the design, assemble your pages, set up hosting and test your contact forms.
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You review and approve
Take a look, request changes and we get it right before launch.
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We launch in 10 days
Your site goes live, and we keep it hosted, secured and updated for you.
Website builder vs done-for-you at a glance
| Website builder | Done-for-you website | |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | You | Us |
| Time from you | Many hours up front, then ongoing | A short intake form and a review |
| Cost | Low subscription, high time cost | $399 setup and $99 per month |
| Updates | You make them | Send us a message |
| Security and hosting | Managed by the platform, your responsibility to configure | Included |
| Result depends on | Your design skill and time | Our experience |
Get the result without the project
Link Ignition is our done-for-you managed website for local service businesses. See what is included, or compare all your options in our website cost guide.
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