Website Builder

Drag-and-Drop Editing: Intuitive visual editors that allow you to design pages by dragging elements into place without writing code.

Responsive Templates: A library of pre-designed, mobile-friendly templates that serve as starting points for your website design.

Content Management: A structured system for creating, editing, and organizing website content with easy publishing workflows.

Domain & Hosting: Built-in domain registration and hosting services that eliminate the need to manage separate website infrastructure.

Business Tools & Integrations: Features for e-commerce, appointment booking, email marketing, and analytics to extend website functionality.

Your Website Requirements: Start by assessing your website goals. Do you need a simple informational site, an online store, a portfolio, or a complex business platform with custom functionality? Identifying your needs will help you choose the right tool.

Ease of Use vs. Flexibility: Website Builders balance simplicity against customization. Consider whether you prioritize an easy editing experience or the ability to make detailed design and functionality adjustments.

Design Capabilities: The visual impact of your site matters. Evaluate the quality of available templates, the flexibility of the design system, and whether the builder can create the aesthetic you want for your brand.

Business Features: Your website should support your business operations. Check if the builder offers the specific features you need—whether that's e-commerce capabilities, membership systems, booking tools, or marketing integrations.

SEO & Performance: Your site needs to be found and load quickly. Look for builders with strong SEO tools, fast loading times, and good mobile performance to ensure visitors can find and use your site effectively.

Pricing & Hidden Costs: Website Builders pricing varies widely, often including tiered plans with different feature sets. What seems affordable initially could become expensive as your site grows. Check for extra costs related to e-commerce functionality, premium templates, and transaction fees.

Customer Support from the Vendor: Website issues require prompt attention. If your site goes down or you need help with specific features, will the vendor be there? Look at response times, support availability, and self-service resources like tutorials and community forums.

Choosing based on initial price, not total cost: Some builders advertise low starting prices but charge for essential features. Make sure you're evaluating the total cost for all the functionality you actually need.

Ignoring scalability limitations: Many businesses outgrow their initial website builder. Look for platforms that can scale with your business without requiring a complete rebuild later.

Overlooking export capabilities: Some builders make it difficult to migrate your site elsewhere. Check whether you can export your content and design if you need to switch platforms in the future.

Not considering SEO implications: Some website builders have structural limitations that affect search engine performance. Prioritize platforms with clean code, customizable metadata, and strong SEO tools.

Underestimating e-commerce needs: If selling online is part of your plan, evaluate the transaction fees, product management capabilities, and checkout experience thoroughly before committing.

Free options exist but typically include builder branding, limited functionality, and domain restrictions. These can be suitable for testing or very basic needs but generally aren't recommended for business use.

For enterprise-level websites with custom requirements, you can expect to speak to sales for a bespoke price. These custom quotes typically factor in specific design needs, traffic volumes, and advanced functionality. To skip the demo calls, be sure to check out our pricing calculator.