subject: Building Your Own Website: Diy Vs. Outsourcing [print this page] You have plans to take the big leap in marketing and build your own website, but how? You can either build it yourself, or you can outsource it.
Normally, the Do It Yourself option is the first choice for most small businesses and entrepreneurs, mainly to save money. If you are creative and have lots of time to produce professional looking designs, why not? Sadly, not all business owners have the design skills to do so; therefore, they have to rely on templates resulting in a website similar to hundreds of others. Unless you are certain of coming up with professional looking site, you might want to think again of building it DIY style.
An alternative DIY way is to create a website using a Dream weaver package or using a template-based service; the former charges for its package, while the latter charges a monthly hosting fee. Both can be little restrictive and might turn out to be more pricey in the long run, than employing a certified website designer. Thus, check the quotes first.
To hire someone to do it for you or to outsource it is the second choice. This could be a certified website designer from a design agency or a freelancer. Hire someone who has an noteworthy portfolio or has been recommended to you. Don't hesitate to ask for a detailed quote, and an estimated time of completion. The quote should also state what is required from you and whether the quote includes hosting and domain names. But, before you ask for a quote, put together your own detailed specifications of what you want on each page of the site. This will give you the idea of what sort of content you need to supply, and how many pages your website will have. Remember to sign an agreement that declares the precise obligations for both the designer and the owner.
You should have a domain name and hosting when you build a site. A domain name is the URL that you type into a browser to access a website, while hosting is the space on a web server where your website resides. Remember both have specific rates that you should pay every year.
You have to think about the maintenance, marketing and support to keep your website alive, whether you opt for a DIY or an outsourced site. Once you have launched your website, after-care support is very crucial because you're already paying for the domain name and hosting service. A great marketing option is to launch a PPC Search Advertising campaign to make your site self-sustaining. Your shiny new website would look even better and would be more productive. If you want a cost-effective campaign, it's best to hire a qualified PPC Management Company.
