Done-for-you website vs a DIY builder vs an agency
Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy builders are cheap until you count your hours. Agencies are thorough until you see the invoice. Here is how they stack up for a home service business.
| SitesThatBook | DIY website builder | Typical agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | We do, start to finish | You do, nights and weekends | Their team, on their timeline |
| Time to live | 48 hours | Weeks, if it gets finished | 4 to 12 weeks |
| Upfront cost | $349 | $0 plus your time | $3,000 to $15,000 is common |
| Monthly cost | $99, everything included | $20 to $50 plus apps | Often $150 to $500 for hosting and care |
| Written for your trade | Yes | Templates only | Usually |
| SEO setup and schema | Included | Up to you | Often an extra |
| Blog posts every month | 2 included | No | Extra |
| Updates | 2 a month included | You do them | Billed hourly |
| Contract | None | None | Often 12 months |
DIY and agency figures are common market ranges, not quotes from any specific company.
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Read the comparison →Choose DIY if
You have spare evenings, enjoy design, and are fine handling SEO, updates and hosting yourself.
Choose an agency if
You need a large custom site with dozens of pages and have the budget and months to wait.
Choose SitesThatBook if
You want a professional site that brings in calls, live in 48 hours, with everything handled for $99 a month.
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