Should I Build and Maintain My Own Business Website?

The answer is probably no.

The phenomena is actually rather unique. A retailer may work with an architect or interior designer, but the actual work of designing and building a physical store is done by professionals. A chef has a lot to say about how to lay out a kitchen work-space. But you will rarely find the chef installing the flat-tops and burners. But there seems to be a perception that online business and eCommerce websites are somehow different.

There are many reasons why you shouldn’t build your own business website. Let’s review a few of them together.

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