Not sure whether to DIY your website or hire a designer? This guide helps you decide what’s best for your time, goals, and business.

So you need a website. Great! But now comes the big question:
Should you build it yourself — or hire someone to help?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right choice depends on your goals, your time, and how much you’re willing to learn (or unlearn). In this post, we’ll walk through the pros and cons of DIY vs professional website design — and help you figure out what’s right for you.

🛠️ DIY Website Design: When It Makes Sense

There are some great tools out there — Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, etc. — that let you drag-and-drop your way to a decent-looking site. If your needs are simple and your budget is tight, DIY website design can be a smart way to get started.

✅ DIY might be a good fit if:

• You just need a one-page site with contact info
• You’re okay with learning the platform on your own
• You have time to spare and enjoy experimenting
• You’re testing a new idea and want to keep costs low

But even a “simple site” can take 20–40 hours if you’re doing it right — learning the platform, writing copy, resizing images, setting up contact forms, and making sure it works on mobile.

So, while DIY can save money, it costs time — and time is one of the most expensive parts of website design that most people don’t talk about.

👨‍💻 Hiring a Web Designer: When It’s Worth It

There’s a difference between a site that exists — and one that performs. Hiring a professional web designer brings more than just code: it brings strategy, conversion thinking, and experience solving problems before they cost you money.

🚀 Bring in a pro when:

• Your website is a key part of how you get business
• You want to show up in search results (hello, SEO)
• You need it to work on all devices and load fast
• You want a site that grows with your business

And if you don’t have the time to build it yourself, that’s reason enough to bring in a pro — your focus should be on running your business, not wrestling with templates.

Hiring someone can save you weeks of trial and error — and often pays for itself in new business, smoother workflows, and fewer headaches.

🤝 The Hybrid Approach (Yes, It’s a Thing)

Sometimes, the best answer is somewhere in between. Maybe you build the site and bring in help for the hard parts — like SEO, speed optimization, or making it look polished.

At New Path Webworks, we’ve worked with all kinds of setups: full builds, redesigns, content help, tech fixes — whatever makes sense for where you’re at.

🧭 Final Thought: Know Your Time, Know Your Goals

If you’re not sure what you need yet, that’s okay. The goal isn’t just to have a site — it’s to have one that works for you. Whether that means DIY or hiring a pro, the best decision is the one that keeps you moving forward.

Want to chat it out? We offer free consults and honest advice — no pressure, no pitch.