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DIY website builders vs ReadyOnline
DIY builders are genuinely good value if you enjoy the work and have the time. The honest question is whether you do. Here's how they stack up against having it done for you.
Side by side
| DIY website builders | ReadyOnline | |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | You do, from a template | We do, written for you |
| Who writes the words | You do | We do, from your notes |
| Who keeps it updated | You do, forever | We do, just message us |
| Time from you | Hours, ongoing | A few questions |
| Monthly cost | ~£10–£30 | From £29, changes included |
| Built for Google & AI | Down to you to get right | Built in as standard |
| You own it | Yes | Yes, domain & content |
Which is right for you?
DIY website builders suits you if…
You enjoy tinkering, have time to spare, and want the lowest possible monthly cost, and you're happy to write and maintain everything yourself.
ReadyOnline suits you if…
You'd rather answer a few questions and have someone write, build and look after it for you, for a predictable monthly price, without learning an editor.
From £149 setup, then £29/month, with changes included.
Common questions
Isn't Wix cheaper than a done-for-you service?
In pounds per month, usually yes. But it doesn't include the hours you spend building and maintaining it, or writing the content. Counting your time, the gap narrows fast, and many DIY sites never get finished at all.
Can I move my site if I start on a builder?
Builders make it hard to take your actual site elsewhere, you generally keep your domain and content, but not the design. With ReadyOnline you own your domain and content and we hand everything over if you ever leave.
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