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If you’re looking to build a website for your business, then typically, you have two options: choosing to work with a freelancer or a professional website design company.

However, the answer is not black and white. It’s not as simple as that. For example, both options have pros and cons. Therefore, this article will highlight the pros and cons of each, allowing you to decide which is best for your business. 

Working with a freelancer

Working with a freelancer is a popular choice when creating your very first website. This is for several reasons, including decreased costs. However, other pros include:

Pros

  • It is often cheaper than working with a website design company
  • You only have one person to communicate way (this can, however, also be seen as a con)

If you’re working on a budget, then working with a freelancer is a great choice. However, for the best results, ensure to ask to see a portfolio of previous work. Furthermore, you should discuss the project in-depth with the developer to ensure they have confidence they can meet your requirements.

Cons

As with all things, there are a couple of noteworthy cons – you can find these below:

  • A freelancer may take longer to complete the project
  • They may be vastly more skilled in one area or underskilled in another

Working with a website design company 

Working with a website design company often includes a team of professionals, from developers, front-end and back-end, to content writers, creatives, and other valued team members. 

This is something you do not get when working with a freelancer. Anyways, other pros of working with a team include:

Pros of working with a website design company

  • More structure 
  • Working with a team combines multiple talents

Generally, working with a team produces higher-quality work. However, this isn’t always the case, as there will always be poor developers and designers out there.

Cons

There are very few cons to working with a team. However, the only downside can make or break your decision:

  • It can be more expensive than working with a freelancer

Work with the ATW website design company today

If you’re looking to work with a professional website design company compromised of multiple developers, designers, and creatives, then contact ATW today.

We’re here to support your website design needs, helping you focus on what matters most: running your business.

Contact us to learn more about Adopt the Web for your business

Author Jarod Thornton

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