🛠️ DIY vs Done-for-You: Which Website Approach is Right for Your Business?
by LaunchMate
Launching your business online means building a website—but should you do it yourself or bring in the pros? If you’re stuck between dragging templates around in Wix or investing in a team like LaunchMate, you’re not alone. Let’s break down the pros and cons of each approach, so you can make the best choice for your goals, time, and budget.
🧩 Option 1: DIY Website Builders (Wix, Canva, Squarespace, etc.)
These platforms promise drag-and-drop ease, low cost, and quick setup. They’re great—until they’re not.
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âś… Pros
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Lower upfront cost: Most platforms offer free trials or starter plans.
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Immediate access: You can start building today, no wait time.
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Creative control: You choose the layout, colors, and fonts.
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❌ Cons
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Time-consuming: Expect to spend 10–40+ hours learning, tweaking, troubleshooting.
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Template limitations: Customization is often restricted without coding.
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Hidden complexity: Connecting forms, calendars, payments, and SEO settings can quickly get overwhelming.
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Not built for scale: You may need to rebuild or migrate later as your business grows.
🚀 Option 2: Done-for-You Website with LaunchMate
This approach gives you a team—not just a tool. At LaunchMate, we combine website creation, automation, and ongoing support into one streamlined service.
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Speed with quality: First draft in 7 days, custom-built to fit your brand.
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All-in-one setup: Domain, hosting, business email, contact forms, calendar tools, and more—handled for you.
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Tailored to your audience: Conversion-focused layouts, brand-matched design, and clear calls-to-action.
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Built for growth: Easily expand with e-commerce, automations, blogs, or client portals.
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Ongoing support: Monthly updates and VA help built into your plan.
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❌ Cons
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Higher upfront investment: You’ll pay more than a $29/month template—but you gain back dozens of hours and professional polish.
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Less DIY control (unless you want it): We manage setup and systems, but always with your input and brand voice.
⏳ Time Comparison
| Task | DIY Builder | LaunchMate |
| Site Setup | 10–40 hours | 0 hours (we handle it) |
| Domain & Email Config | 2–4 hours | 0 hours |
| Forms & Automations | 3–10 hours | 0 hours |
| Final Launch | Self-managed | Fully supported |
đź’¸ Cost Comparison
| Feature | DIY (Wix/Squarespace) | LaunchMate Starter Plan |
| Monthly Platform Fee | $12–$30/month | $299/month (VA + support included) |
| Design Time (Your Hours) | 10–40 hours of unpaid time | $0 (we design for you) |
| Support & Maintenance | Self-managed | Included monthly |
| Hidden Costs (plugins, domains, templates) | Adds up | Flat setup fee |
🧠So—Which One Is Right for You?
You Might Prefer DIY If…
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You’re on a tight budget and enjoy learning software
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You have lots of time and little urgency to launch
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Your site will be very simple and temporary
You Might Prefer LaunchMate If…
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You want to save time and avoid tech overwhelm
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You’re serious about launching professionally and scaling fast
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You’d rather work on your business, not in the tech setup
💡 Final Thought: Launch Isn’t Just About Going Live
A website isn’t just a page—it’s the foundation of your digital business. Done-for-you isn’t just a service—it’s a shortcut to focus, momentum, and growth. With LaunchMate, you get:
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Your first website draft in 7 days
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A VA to support your admin and content
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Smart automation systems to scale faster
🎯 Ready to trade drag-and-drop stress for a done-for-you launch?
👉 See Plans & Pricing or email us now at info@getlaunchmate.com
