Build it yourself or hire someone?

DIY makes sense when

• You have time and some patience for software
• Your needs are simple and unlikely to grow soon
• Budget is the binding constraint
• You enjoy it — some people genuinely do

Hiring makes sense when

• Your time is worth more doing your actual job
• You have tried and it is stuck at 70% finished
• You need it live by a date that matters
• You want one person accountable when something breaks

Do the arithmetic

Estimate the hours honestly — most owners underestimate by half. Include writing the copy, sourcing images, testing forms, and the evenings spent fiddling.

Multiply by what an hour of your time is worth. Compare to a quote. Sometimes DIY genuinely wins, and we will tell you when it does.