Comparison

FlowSites vs DIY (building it yourself)

DIY platforms are 'free' until you count your time. We've seen owners spend 80+ hours on a Wix site that still doesn't bring in enquiries. FlowSites is paid hours of professional time — done in days, not weekends.

Built for small businesses

Not a generic platform. We build for UK SMEs that want a website that wins enquiries, not a hobby project.

Done for you

You don't drag and drop, learn a new tool, or troubleshoot plugin updates. We build it; you focus on running your business.

One predictable price

Fixed-price builds, fixed-price care plans. No surprise renewal hikes.

FlowSites vs DIY (building it yourself)

FeatureFlowSitesDIY (building it yourself)
Your time investment~3 hours total40–100+ hours
ResultConversion-tuned siteOften a digital business card
Skills requiredNoneDesign + copy + SEO + dev
Time to launch7–10 daysWeeks of evenings
Total costFrom £999£200/yr + opportunity cost of your time

Comparison reflects general platform positioning at time of writing. Always check the latest from each provider.

Frequently asked questions

Is DIY ever the right call?
Yes — if you genuinely enjoy it, are pre-revenue, or just need a placeholder site. Otherwise it's almost always better to outsource.
Can you take over a site I started building?
Yes — we'll audit it and recommend whether to finish your build or start fresh. Whichever costs less of your money.

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