DIY (Do It Yourself) Website Builders have become popular as of late, mainly because it allows people to create their own websites even if they have no prior knowledge of programming. It opened up the industry to even people without any technical aptitude. However, DIY Website Builders are usually frowned upon by professional web developers. But how exactly do DIY website builders fit in? Are they inferior to expensive software packages or are they better?

As with everything, the answer might be subjective and will depend on the person. In order to find out, you need to take into account the following dangers and benefits of DIY Website Builders:

Dangers of Using DIY Website Builders

If you have a business that relies heavily on the website – whether if it’s for sales or branding and customer support, relying on a DIY website builder can be risky. There is no way for you to predict how powerful it will be in the future and whether it will require constant updates. Additionally, if the platform shuts down, you stand to lose everything – from content to audience in one fell swoop.

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Fortunately, the really decent companies offer advance notice if their service will be shutting down, and offer solutions on how to backup and sometimes even migrate your content to a different service. This means you have to be very careful when choosing which DIY website builder to get before you start your site. Make sure you go with the company that is reputable and has a track record for good customer service.

Benefits of a DIY Website Builder

As mentioned above, the main benefits provided by a DIY Website Builder is that it is easy to use, so there’s no need to hire a firm or a tech person to handle the creation and maintenance. Additionally, DIY services can sometimes be free, and even when they are not, they usually require very little overhead as providers either operate on a “freemium” model or offer extremely low cost services, which they are able to do because DIY software doesn’t offer as much capabilities as a full fledged hosting account.

DIY Website Builders are also better for small businesses because they offer turnkey solutions, which means minimal manpower and time is needed before the website can be launched. This gives small business owners more time to focus on the business itself.

Conclusion

As implied above, a DIY Website Builder is not necessarily bad nor good, and does not deserve all the criticism coming from professional web developers. The truth is that there is a place for it in the industry, and will help level the playing field by allowing non tech savvy people and businesses with limited resources to still build an online presence.

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