When you need to build a website, it can be hard to know where to begin. Should you try to build a website using a WordPress page builder plugin, or should you hire a developer?
When researching a page builder plugin, you may find that there hundreds of different options. How do you know which plugin will work the best? How do you know which developer will do the best job? Today, we want to compare building a website using the
BoldGrid Page and Post Editor Plugin versus hiring a WordPress developer.
The Advantages of the BoldGrid Page Builder
First off, the BoldGrid Page Builder is perfect if you are on a limited budget. Not only is the page builder a free plugin, but if you decide to upgrade to the premium version, you will receive
four extra WordPress plugins along with additional features at no added cost. These plugins give you the ability to add image galleries to your website, add a contact form, work on SEO, as well as allows you to develop your website on a staging platform.
Giving you complete control over design and development, the BoldGrid Page Builder has a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) drag and drop editor. This allows you to drag your images, text, and elements wherever you would like it.
With complete control, you don’t have any restrictions on making edits to your websites. If you need to make a change on a page, you can easily login and make that change with just a drag and a drop.
One of the major advantages of using the BoldGrid Page Builder is the ability to launch a website quickly. As BoldGrid Page Builder comes with hundreds of pre-designed inspirations and layout blocks, within a few minutes, you can having a beautiful website ready to launch.
The Advantages of Hiring a WordPress Developer
Hiring a WordPress developer has several advantages. First, a WordPress developer will craft your website specific to your brand. Most WordPress developers ensure that not only do the colors and styles match, but your brand and message are clearly communicated to those who visit your website. Second, a WordPress developer can develop custom features directly into your website. Maybe you want to add a system where customers can get points for reading a blog post, a WordPress developer can certainly work to develop this system for you. Third, if you are not familiar with WordPress or BoldGrid, hiring a WordPress developer is certainly an advantage. Lastly, a WordPress developer can code SEO keywords as well as security features directly into your website code. Because of the importance of security as well as ranking high on Google, these features can be very beneficial.
The Disadvantages of the BoldGrid Page Builder
Unfortunately, you can not use the BoldGrid Post and Page Builder with other web builder plugins. This can cause conflicts affecting your overall website. Depending upon your knowledge of WordPress and BoldGrid, the process of building a website can be time consuming.
The Disadvantages of Hiring a WordPress Developer
Hiring a WordPress developer can be expensive. Most WordPress developers can charge anywhere from $100 to $5,000. This can be a very big disadvantage if you just need to launch a simple website. WordPress developers will generally design your website completely custom, meaning that the development time can be a lengthy process. It is generally not a fast delivery time-frame.
Another disadvantage of hiring a WordPress developer would be restricted editing access. Some WordPress developers do not give you full access to the backend of your website. This would require you to contact them each time you wish to make a change. The overall quality of design and development which you receive may vary depending on the developer which you choose.
Build a Website Using Boldgrid Page Builder, or Hire a WordPress Developer?
You should consider using the BoldGrid Page Builder if:
- You want complete control over your website
- You need a basic website
- You are on a tight budget
- You want to have the ability to easily scale the website yourself using WordPress plugins
You should consider hiring a WordPress developer if:
- You have limited personal time
- You want a custom website built to your brand
- You have a large budget
- You want to have custom features built directly into your website
Building a website using BoldGrid Page Builder allows you to quickly launch an affordable and professional website. Hiring a developer can be expensive, but if you need something a bit more custom, it is the best option. Whether you decided to use a WordPress
page builder plugin or to hire a WordPress developer, the ultimate decision comes down to your time, finances, and design styles.
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