BrandRafter compared with hiring an agency or a freelancer
A good agency or freelancer brings ideas and does the work for you. Here is when that is worth it, and when a builder is enough.
An agency or a freelancer can plan your site, write the words, take photos and handle everything. If you have the budget and want it done for you, that is real value.
Where an agency or freelancer is the better choice
- You want someone to plan, write and photograph everything for you.
- You need a design or a feature made only for you.
- You want one person to call for every change, and are happy to pay for each.
Where BrandRafter is the better choice
- You want to be live this week rather than in a few weeks.
- You want to change prices, products and photos yourself, the same day, at no extra cost.
- You want to know your yearly cost in advance.
You can do both
You can also use BrandRafter and ask a freelancer to set it up or write the words. Your site stays on your account, and you can make your own changes afterwards.
At a glance
| Feature | BrandRafterGet started | Agency or freelancer |
|---|---|---|
| Live the same week | Included | Usually weeks |
| Make your own changes, no extra cost | Included | Usually paid |
| Someone writes and plans it for you | Not included | Included |
| A design made only for you | Not included | Included |
| Hosting and updates included | Included | Often a separate fee |
Common questions
Can someone set it up for me?
Write to us and we will tell you what we can help with, or ask a freelancer. You can always make your own changes afterwards.
Who owns the site?
Your domain is yours and your words and photos are yours. From Starter and above, your products can be exported to a spreadsheet at any time.
See it for your own business
Pick a design for your trade and try it for 7 days.
