What to look for in an alternative
Before you compare providers, check that whatever you pick can deliver these:
- Pages that explain exactly what you do and where
- A clear way to call, book or request a quote on a phone
- Fast, mobile-friendly design
- Someone keeping it updated and secure
- A plan for adding pages that bring in new customers
The options, compared fairly
We list ourselves first because this is our website and we build exactly this kind of site. The others are real alternatives worth considering, depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself.
Cheap Cheap Websites
Done-for-you website + SEO service
- Best for
- Owners who want the site and the words done for them, plus care and monthly pages.
- Watch for
- Not a do-it-yourself tool; if you want to build it yourself, a builder costs less up front.
- Learn more
- See plans and prices
Upwork
Freelance marketplace
- Best for
- Owners who can write a brief and manage a contractor.
- Watch for
- Quality varies; hiring takes time; marketplace fees apply.
- Learn more
- Upwork
99designs
Design marketplace
- Best for
- Owners who mainly need visual design or a logo.
- Watch for
- You still need someone to build, write and host the site.
- Learn more
- 99designs
Wix or Squarespace
Do-it-yourself website builders
- Best for
- Owners with time who want to design and update the site themselves.
- Watch for
- You write, design and maintain everything.
- Learn more
- Squarespace
Hibu
Managed local marketing
- Best for
- Owners who want a website bundled with ads and listings under one contract.
- Watch for
- Contract pricing; ask what you own if you leave.
- Learn more
- Hibu
How to choose
Short on time?
Pick a done-for-you service so the site, words included, gets finished.
Want to tinker?
A do-it-yourself builder costs less up front if you have the hours.
Planning to run ads?
A managed marketing company can handle ads with your site.
Want to grow traffic over time?
Make sure you can add new pages every month on your own site.
Proof from our own sites
Across websites we built and run, monthly Google impressions grew from 2,109 to 77,354 between March and September 2026. See the results.
