How Do We Compare?
Compare the facts on product, service and price to ensure you get the best value business website.
- Affordable
- Fast Turnaround
- In-Person Visits
- Small Business Specialized
- Computer Skill Not Required
- Market Analysis & Report
- Custom Website Design
- Strategic Website Layout
- Copywriting Included
- Google Optimized Code
- Web Standards Compliant
- SEO Training & Tools
- Ongoing Support & Training
Do-It-Yourself
Services
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Yes
DIY websites are are low cost, but often include extra monthly charges for functions that should be standard, such as site search and custom forms.
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Yes
DIY websites are setup within minutes, but making them look professional and unique to your business will require a significant time investment.
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No
DIY website companies reduce costs by having no 'in-person' service staff. Communication is usually 100% online.
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No
DIY websites are designed for the mass market, catering to bloggers, individuals and businesses of all shapes and sizes. They are not focused on the needs of small businesses.
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No
DIY websites require confidence in computer skills, the Internet and making online payments.
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No
DIY website services provide technology only. There are no specialized staff to support your specific needs.
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No
DIY website services provide a range of generic designs which might suit the average user, but are unsuitable for businesses seeking a unique, professional image.
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No
DIY website services select layouts for ease of user-customization, and not for overall effectiveness.
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No
DIY website services provide technology only. There are no specialized staff to support your specific copywriting needs.
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Yes
DIY template websites usually meet the minimum Search Engine Optimization requirements.
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No
DIY template websites are rarely coded according to Web Standards, reducing user accessibility and brower and device compatibility.
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Yes
DIY website companies provide SEO tools, but almost exclusively online, which can be inpractical for many business owners.
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Yes
DIY website companies provide training & support, but almost exclusively online, which can be inpractical for many business owners.
Freelance
Designers
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Yes
Freelancers usually price themselves below market standard, which is why they probably won't be in business when you need support. Prices regularly blow out due to lack of experience, and websites often need replacement within a year, making the overall cost much higher.
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No
Without efficient business systems or the experience and budget to develop them, it's difficult for most freelancers to provide a fast turnaround. Expext the process to take 4-12 weeks.
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Yes
Freelancers are usually sole traders or students with schedules flexible enough to accommodate an introductory client meeting.
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No
Freelancers are usually designers or developers without the specialist knowledge or experience required to help businesses achieve their goals.
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Yes
Freelancers can manage most technical aspects for a limited number of clients.
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No
Freelancers are usually designers or developers without the specialist knowledge or experience required to help businesses achieve their goals.
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Yes
You should always expect a freelancer to provide you with a custom design.
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No
Freelancers are usually designers or developers without the specialist knowledge about usability and strategic website layout.
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No
Freelancers are usually designers or developers without the specialist skill of writing effective website copy.
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No
Websites designed by freelancers rarely meet the minimum Search Engine Optimization requirements due to a lack of expertise and experience.
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No
Rarely coded according to Web Standards, reducing user accessibility and brower and device compatibility.
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No
Rarely provided due to a lack of expertise and experience.
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No
Freelancers are usually sole traders or students who cannot afford the associated costs required for a growing number of clients.
Sugar
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Yes
Efficient, streamlined process built on years of experience keep our prices affordable.
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Yes
Efficient, streamlined process built on years of experience ensures a fast turnaround often within two weeks.
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Yes
A Sugar Website consultant will visit you at your place of business to truly understand your business and website needs.
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Yes
We understand the needs of small business owners based on years of experience.
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Yes
Full service provided for clients who don't have time or knowledge to involve in the technical aspects of maintaining their website.
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Yes
Professional market research ensures your website stands out and in a report format is a valuable business resource.
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Yes
Unique custom design based on market research to meet your business needs.
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Yes
Based on usability standards, ensures a good user experience that increases your visitor and sales.
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Yes
Professional copywriting for your home page content to increase effectiveness.
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Yes
All Sugar Websites have optimized code for increased results in search engines.
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Yes
All Sugar Websites are coded according to Web Standard to ensure full user accessibility and browser and device compatibility.
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Yes
Available at all time to Sugar clients.
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Yes
Available at all time to Sugar clients.
Large
Agencies
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No
Prices are often out of reach for small business owners due to high overheads and lack of specialization in small business websites.
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No
Large design agencies generally have a high volume of clients with complex projects. A normal wait period could be 2-4 months, and the entire process could take more than 6 months.
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No
Larger design agencies usually do not have an in-person service. Meetings are held at the agency.
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No
Generally service multiple clients of various size and different technical requirements.
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Yes
Will generally handle all technical aspects of a website on behalf of the client.
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Yes
Although market research is generally carried out, a market report is rarely provided to the client.
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Yes
Unique custom design based on market research to meet your business needs.
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Yes
Based on usability standards, ensures a good user experience that increases your visitor and sales.
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No
Generally charged at a premium price.
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Yes
Generally have optimized code for increased results in search engines.
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Yes
Generally are coded according to Web Standards to ensure full user accessibility and browser and device compatibility.
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No
Generally provided to clients as a premium service.
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No
Generally provided to clients as a premium service.
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