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Business Growth July 22, 2026 4 min read

The hidden costs of DIY website builders for tradies

The hidden costs of DIY website builders for tradies

The DIY Trap

We get it. When you're starting out, a $20/month website builder looks very appealing. But as your trade business grows, that DIY site starts costing you money.

1. The Cost of Your Time

You're a plumber, not a web designer. Spending 10 hours struggling with a template is 10 hours you aren't on the tools. What's your hourly rate?

2. Poor SEO Performance

Template builders are notoriously bad for SEO. They load slowly and have messy code. You might save money on the build, but you'll lose thousands in missed jobs because no one can find you on Google.

3. Lack of Support

When your site breaks, who do you call? With a DIY builder, you are on your own. With a managed agency like Gippy Web Services, you send an email and it's fixed.

Leave the websites to us, so you can focus on your trade.

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