Website Design for Small Business: A Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to choosing how to get your small business website designed, without the sales pitch.
Your options
Three realistic paths
You can design it yourself using a DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace), hire a freelancer or agency for a fully custom build, or use a built-for-you service that handles design for a flat starting cost. Each has real tradeoffs in cost, time investment, and how custom the result is — see our full DIY vs. Built-for-You comparison.
Questions to ask
Questions to ask whoever you choose
- What's included in the stated price, and what counts as an extra?
- How long from start to launch?
- What happens after launch — is there ongoing support, and what does it cost?
- Do you own the final site and domain?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What's the fastest way to get started?
Request a free sample website to see a real draft before committing to anything.
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Last reviewed: July 9, 2026