In today\u2019s age of Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress, it\u2019s easy to look at web design as something anyone can do from the comfort of their home.\u00a0 Described as a \u201cdrag-and-drop\u201d website design, it can seem like the most accessible, cheapest option.\u00a0 But when 91%<\/strong> of customers admit to visiting a business because of an online experience<\/strong>, is a DIY website something you can risk? Ultimately, professional web designers do much more than build and design your website alone, so here are a few reasons to hire an expert web designer to give you the most bang for your buck.<\/p>\n You know the adage that your business card is an extension of you?\u00a0 Well, nowadays, that\u2019s your website.\u00a0 It\u2019s often one of the first things a potential client will search for about you and, therefore, their first impression of your brand.\u00a0 An expert web designer knows how to leverage the design of your website to help define and create your unique brand<\/a>.\u00a0 Are you elegant and formal?\u00a0 Sleek and modern?\u00a0 Bold and fun?\u00a0 INLANDLIGHT’S own Len Morales Jr<\/strong>.<\/a><\/span> designed some of the first websites on the web in 1995\u2014including some big-name brands like Starbucks, Motorola, and Disney\u2014and we\u2019ve learned over the years that each industry relies on slightly different visual cues to tell their business\u2019s story. You want someone fluent in this visual language to tell your story!<\/p>\n Building a website yourself these days means making at least three different versions of your site: a desktop version, a mobile version for smartphones, and a tablet version.\u00a0 According to Google, most searches come from mobile devices, even when a desktop is available<\/em>. And at least 20% of small businesses had websites that weren\u2019t mobile-friendly, though 80% claimed to be.<\/p>\n Our designers have been working for over 20 years through the rise of many new technologies. With our professional web designers, you are guaranteed a site that works across all platforms, all devices, and all internet browsers.\u00a0 After all, you don\u2019t want to be the site that \u201conly works on Firefox.\u201d<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve never heard of SEO before, or only barely, then you want a professional web designer! Search Engine Optimization is one of the most essential techniques in a web developer\u2019s toolkit.\u00a0 It\u2019s how, through specific architecture and content, you can make sure search engines and prospective clients can find your site.<\/p>\n But wait, aren\u2019t WordPress and others free?\u00a0 Sure, for a website with the same layout as everyone else and limited features.\u00a0 But even then, they quickly try to upsell you on various \u201cpackages\u201d for customization options, data storage, and other essentials for a professional website.\u00a0 Not to mention the time spent learning the platform.\u00a0 With our team, you have seasoned professionals who can build the website of your dreams in a rapid turnaround time.\u00a0 And you know, going in what you\u2019re getting regarding quality, custom design, and additional services such as e-commerce, cloud data management, and marketing services.<\/p>\n We\u2019re not just joking, webmaster services include a wide range of services to help maintain your website and keep its content and style current. We offer writing services so you can have new content generated regularly without having to take the time away from your business yourself. We have IT consulting services to help you set up and manage various projects to help your business grow faster.\u00a0 With an experienced team, you aren\u2019t left to fend for yourself, even after your site is up and running.<\/p>\n When you build a DIY website with a platform service, you are limited to designing around their materials and functionality.\u00a0 Most larger companies don’t have time to help small businesses. When you work with a true expert, you work with someone who will take the time to get to know you and your business and find a way to build you the perfect website without disrupting your existing business processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In today\u2019s age of Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress, it\u2019s easy to look at web design as something anyone can do from the comfort of their own home. 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