Should I use a website builder or hire a developer?
Time, cost, who makes changes later — and when a developer really is the better choice.
Both can give you a good website. The difference is what happens the day after it goes live.
A builder suits you when
- You want to change prices, products, photos and pages yourself, the same day.
- You want to know the yearly cost in advance, with hosting and updates included.
- What you need is common: a catalogue, enquiries, bookings, dealer orders or an online shop.
A developer suits you when
- You need something no builder does — a custom calculator, a link to your own factory software, an unusual workflow.
- You have someone (in house or paid) to look after the site, its updates and its security for years.
- You need full control of the code.
The cost people miss
A site made by a developer needs hosting, updates and someone to make every change. A builder includes those in the price, and you make the changes. Over three years, that is usually the bigger number.
What you get with BrandRafter
11 designs made for different trades, editing by clicking on what you want to change, an enquiry inbox, a dealer portal on Business and above, and an online store with payments and delivery on Enterprise.
Common questions
Can I move my site later?
Your domain stays yours. From Starter and above, your products can be exported to a spreadsheet at any time.
Do I need any coding?
No. You pick a design and change things by clicking on them.
Can someone set it up for me?
Write to us and we will tell you what we can help with. You can always make your own changes afterwards.
See it for your own business
Pick a design for your trade and try it for 7 days.
