Stop DIY-ing Your Website: Why It’s Worth the Investment

For 1.5 years, I was stuck in the cycle—constantly tweaking my website, updating things weekly, and Googling “how do I make my website better?” over and over again. I thought if I just kept adjusting things, I’d eventually figure it out.

And honestly? I learned a lot. But unless you want to become a web designer, spending hours watching YouTube tutorials, testing layouts, and trying to learn all the skills yourself— that isn’t the best use of your time.

Why DIY-ing Your Website Might Be Holding You Back

I get why people DIY—it feels like the smart, scrappy thing to do. You think, I’ll save money, I’ll figure it out, and it’ll be good enough. But here’s what actually happens:

• You spend hours researching website design and user experience.

• You keep making changes, hoping something will finally work.

• Your website never quite feels finished, so you hesitate to share it.

• And worst of all? It’s not converting the way it should.

Your website is supposed to work for you—bringing in leads, building trust, and giving potential clients a clear reason to say yes to working with you. But if you're spending all your time trying to perfect it yourself, you’re likely missing out on what truly makes a site effective: strategy.

A Website Is an Investment, Not an Expense

When your website is built with the right strategy, it pays you back—24/7, without you constantly tweaking and trying to figure it all out on your own. It’s your digital storefront, your hardest-working employee, and your first impression all in one.

You wouldn’t skip having a business card or an office sign, right?

Your website is the digital version of that—but way more powerful.

So if you’re stuck in the loop like I was, I see you. And I promise, it doesn’t have to be this hard. Sometimes, the best move you can make for your business is to stop spinning your wheels and let an expert handle it—so you can focus on what you actually love doing.