Having a website for your small business can be game changing, but building your own website may seem near to impossible. Using a website builder makes it easier than ever to build a website for your business and grow your web presence quickly. With features such as drag and drop, templates, and customizations, web builders make the process of building your website simple.

How Website Builders Help 

Building a website for your business doesn’t have to be hard. Whether it be web design, development, or even time holding you back, there’s no better time than now to start your website with the help of website builders. 

Templates

Many website builders offer users an array of templates that you can use to meet your specific needs. Templates remove the stress of designing your page and allow you to focus on the features you want to include instead. Choosing a high quality template is extremely important, so don’t be afraid to be picky. It’s important that you choose one that fits your business and aligns with your website goals.

Drag-and-Drop

Website builders make use of drag-and-drop functions in different ways. Drag-and-drop allows users with little to no coOne person types on a white, wireless keyboard while someone else points at the computer code on the computer screen.ding experience to visualize their website better and entirely remove the need for manual coding. Drag-and-Drop is extremely user friendly and is a beginner’s best friend in the process of building a website. 

Time Saving

Your time is precious, and building a website from scratch is time consuming. Using a website builder cuts down on the amount of time you’ll spend designing your website and can get you up and running quickly. Templates and themes cut down on the time you’ll spend in the design process, and drag-and-drop coding makes it that much easier to launch your website quickly.

Plugins

Some website builders have plugins available that can help in customizing your website. Plugins are additional software that you can add to your service to aid in your design and development. Think of them like extra toppings on your ice cream, you don’t NEED them, but they can enhance your experience. They may have a bit of a learning curve, but plugins are a great tool to use when building your website.

Is a Website Builder Right for My Business?

If your business is looking to start a website, you may want to consider using a website builder,  not only to make it easier to build a website, but they can also make it easier to keep your website up-to-date. 

Your Goals

Website builders aren’t one-size-fits-all. There are many factors that may set them apart that don’t necessarily make one better than the other. It’s all about what will work best for you and your business. What are your goals for your website? For your business overall? Once you have established your personal goals it will be that much easier to make your decision.

Online vs Offline Website Builders

Website builders can be either online or offline. An online service can be used anywhere as long as you have an internet connection, while an offline service can be used without internet connection using software downloaded onto your computer. 

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While all website builders are meant to be beginner-friendly, some are more complex than others. Depending on the service you use, you will have different degrees of customizations available. A service such as WordPress, for example, offers more chances for customization than GoDaddy or Wix. But more customizations can come at a cost, in this case, ease of use. Major customizations can take longer to learn, and may require prior knowledge or experience in order to do them well.

Web Hosting

Some website building services also have web hosting that go along with them. When you pay for the website building, web hosting may also be included in your pricing. Other website builders don’t have web hosting, and it’s important to know whether you need to find a web host yourself. 

Looking for a Custom Website Solution?

Blue Ridge Media Company can help you design a website to fit your business’ needs! Based out of Cleveland, OH, our experienced professionals are ready to help with anything you need, from web design to managing your website. Check out our site or call us at (888) 970-2357 to get started!