So, you’ve got a business idea, and now you need a website. Simple, right? Until you start researching your options and suddenly, you’re drowning in choices, price tags, and DIY disasters.
Let’s be real - building a website shouldn’t be a nightmare, but for many small business owners, it turns into a costly, time-consuming headache. To help you avoid the pitfalls, we’ve rounded up the most common (and slightly painful) ways people try to get a website—and why they often go wrong.
🚫 1. Hire a Friend, Make an Enemy
“Oh, my friend builds websites, they’ll do it for cheap!” Famous last words.
The first few weeks are great, but soon, the “quick project” turns into months of ghosted messages, confusing tech jargon, and growing resentment. By the time it’s done (if it ever gets done), your friendship is on life support, and you’re stuck with a site that still doesn’t quite work.
💸 2. Hire a Big Agency and Pay Way Too Much
Professional agencies can do amazing work, but they also come with a price tag that makes your wallet cry.
Sure, your site will look great - but did you really need that $10,000 custom animation just to sell handmade candles? And don’t even think about changing one sentence on your site later without getting another hefty invoice.
😩 3. DIY Without Guidance (A.K.A. The Endless Spiral)
You tell yourself, “I’ll just do it myself.” You sign up for a website builder, spend hours picking fonts, rearrange a few buttons, and suddenly it’s 2 AM, and you’re watching a 45-minute tutorial on 'CSS hacks you shouldn’t need but somehow do.’
The result? A half-finished site, frustration, and the soul-crushing realization that you are, in fact, not a web designer.
❌ 4. "Just Use Social Media Instead"
Some businesses think they don’t need a website because they have Instagram or Facebook. But here’s the problem:
You don’t own social media platforms (they can ban you anytime).
Algorithms change constantly (good luck getting seen without paying).
Your customers can’t always find the info they need (because “Check our latest post” isn’t a solid business strategy).
🤦 5. "Find a Cheap Freelancer on a Random Website"
You find a freelancer offering “Professional Websites for $150!” Sounds too good to be true? It probably is.
Maybe they disappear mid-project. Maybe they use a weird website builder that no one else can edit. Maybe your site loads at the speed of a dial-up connection from 1999. Either way, you get what you pay for.
⚙️ 6. "The Free Website Builder Trap"
“This website builder is free!” Until it isn’t.
Suddenly, you need to upgrade for:
A custom domain (because yourbiz123.freewizbangbuilderxxx.com screams professionalism)
Extra storage (so your images don’t look pixelated)
E-commerce features (so customers can actually buy something)
Before you know it, you’re paying more for a 'free' website than if you'd just invested in the right platform upfront.
🛑 7. "Wait Until You Have More Time"
A classic. You tell yourself, “I’ll build my website when I have more time.” But guess what?
🚀 Your competitors aren’t waiting.📉 Your potential customers can’t find you.📆 And six months from now, you’ll wish you started today.
Now let's talk 2 REAL OPTIONS > courtesy, you guessed it, pixl projects!
📚 1. Follow a Self-Led Course and Actually Build It Right
Instead of guessing your way through a website builder, imagine having a step-by-step guide designed specifically for small business owners.
✔️ No wasted hours
✔️ No expensive mistakes
✔️ No headaches
With Pixl’s self-led website course, you’ll get everything you need to build a professional, functional, and SEO-friendly site—without the frustration.
Want a website without the stress?
We build it, optimize it, and make sure you know how to manage it. That means:
✅ A site designed for your business growth
✅ SEO and mobile-friendly from the start
✅ Easy to update—because you should never feel locked out of your own site
If you want a website that actually works, not just looks nice, this is your best bet.
🌟 The Right Way: A Website That Works for Your Business
Here’s the truth: Your website should make running your business easier, not harder.
Whether you build it yourself with our guided course or have Pixl do it for you, you’ll get:✅ A site that reflects your brand and business goals✅ SEO optimization so customers actually find you✅ A stress-free, growth-friendly setup
🚀 Ready to Get Your Website Done Right?
👉 Book a free consultation and let’s get your business online!