I don't mind to barg in like this, but you shouldn't take everything you hear on the wall street journal very serious. Although, there might be solutions out there that can help you built a web site, you have to ask yourself a few questions.
- How credible is my business going to be if you have a stamp at the bottom that says: web site created by "MY-WYSIWYG"?
- How Good is the Site Builder's coding?
- Is my web site going to be web browser compatible? or is it only going to be Internet Explorer friendly? what about Safari (MAC) Opera, Mozilla, and Google Chrome users?
- Is my web site's code going to be SEF(Search Engine Friendly)?
- Is the code Validating? does it meet www.w3c.org Standards?
There are many issues that need to be addressed when building a web site, a web site shouldn't be taken like a grain of salt. It's part of your business and depending on how well you convey your message is up to you. The problem with building a web site with a Web Site Builder is that, you are limited to the editing and layout. Secondly, you won't have something unique. Everyone that has purchased to use their service will end up having the same design as you.
Last week google's CEO said in a conference "The internet is a Cesspool of untalented, web sites! ". So what does this means to a small company. What it means is: Stop being cheap! spend the 1200.00 bucks to get a good web site, and if built correctly, your content and keywords (in that order) will start popping up everywhere (How relevant is your site)
As far as Out Sourcing your projects to India? I wouldn't advise it... For one there is a language barrier, and secondly, you need to be in control of your project. It is wiser to hire a designer in your area, or someone that is in the same time zone as you. For example, if you want to get ahold of your designer in India? they are I believe 14 hours ahead of us, meaning that when it's 9:00 am in the USA it's 2:00 am In India.
For anyone that is interested in getting a free quote, I would be more than happy to give you a free quote and consultation. Don't treat your web site, like an item on your TO-DO-LIST just because you think it's the right thing to do. Do not fall for the I will built your web site for "Free" Pitch, sometimes "FREE" Can end up costing you thousands.
Email me or call me, I would be more than happy to help you.
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