If you’re thinking of launching a new website, the initial costs can seem overwhelming. You need hosting, you need a domain name, and you need a platform on which to design your website. It feels easy to opt for a service like Squarespace or Shopify, where you can just set up your site yourself and be ready to go, right?
Well…. maybe not. These platforms not only have a monthly or annual fee, but as of late have been overridden by scam companies, which can sow seeds of distrust in your potential customers before they even visit your website, which will ultimately cost you sales.
Now suppose you go ahead and start your website using one of these platforms, and a couple of years down the line decide that you want to move your site to your own host so you have full control. It isn’t as simple as a few clicks of the mouse. There is a lot of work that needs to happen on the backend in order to re-route your website, and more than likely your content won’t simply move over seamlessly. You will need to hire a professional to get you going, and depending on the way things were initially set up, this could take many many hours of time, which equals hundreds of dollars from your wallet!
While it might seem attractive at first that you can get your website up and running on your own for less than $100, you should keep in mind that the “small” monthly fee will add up over time.
Your best bet is to hire a professional from the beginning to get your site designed the way you want it, not to be forced into one of the few templates that everyone else is using. You can have everything secured and protected from hackers and be fully in control of your business from the start. Sure, the initial cost may give you a bit of sticker shock, but in the long run having YourTek’s engineers get you going will save you money and frustration!
