The decision to create a website is the first and crucial step in developing any company and building its online presence. Currently, there are several main methods of building and maintaining a website on the market, and choosing the right model depends on many factors: budget, desired quality, ease of use, development opportunities, and technical support. In this article, we've prepared an overview and detailed comparison of the most popular methods, including the innovative Wangog.pl service.
Creating a website yourself with a large provider
Description:
The simplest option is to use drag-and-drop platforms, which allow you to build websites without any coding or design knowledge. The most popular providers include:
- In Poland: - Wix, - WebWave, - Webnode, - Domena.pl (Website Builder), - Home.pl (Website Maker).
- In the world: - Wix, - Squarespace, - Weebly, - Shopify (mainly stores), - WordPress.com (hosting platform, not to be confused with open-source WordPress.org!).
Price:
- Medium or small (monthly or annual subscription, usually PLN 20-100/month for basic functions; store usually more expensive).
- Free versions with limitations and ads possible.
Workmanship:
- Very dependent on the individual user's skills and willingness to use templates.
Convenience and simplicity:
- Very high for non-technical people.
- Easy-to-use panel, quick implementation.
Development opportunities:
- Limited to the features provided by the platform.
- For advanced functions (e.g. store, integrations, SEO) there is an additional fee.
Maintenance for years:
- Everything depends on the platform, its stability and policies.
- The platform integrates all elements in one place, but you are dependent on its existence and conditions.
Marketing:
- Simple integrations with Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, advertising tools, newsletters, SEO.
For whom?:
Best for beginners, freelancers, and micro-businesses who want to get started quickly and manage their website themselves without the support of programmers.
Commissioning a website to be created by a large interactive agency
Description:
This is a traditional method of entrusting all stages from graphic design to construction, implementation and maintenance to an experienced company specializing in websites.
Settlement terms:
- One-time fee (e.g. PLN 4,000-20,000 for a basic website, shops or systems above),
- or payments spread over 2-3 years, usually in the form of a subscription (e.g. PLN 200-800/month, often with maintenance and support).
Workmanship:
- High pages made from scratch, individually tailored.
- Full professionalism (unique design, UX adaptation).
Convenience and simplicity:
- High client receives a ready-made website.
- Any change usually requires contacting the agency (unless they implement a CMS).
Development opportunities:
- Large agencies can implement advanced solutions, integrations, stores, SEO, automation.
Maintenance for years:
- Ongoing support (as part of the contract), after its termination depends on the agency.
- Additional changes may be subject to a fee.
Marketing:
- Agencies often offer a full package: SEO, Google Ads campaigns, social media, analytics.
For whom?:
Entrepreneurs who expect high-quality, individual solutions do not want to be personally involved in creating a website and are willing to invest a larger budget.
Ordered by a small company or freelancer (usually WordPress)
Description:
A very popular choice for SMEs and micro-businesses. Freelancers or small businesses often create websites using WordPress (the world's most popular CMS), sometimes other systems (Joomla, Drupal).
Price:
- Small to medium (e.g. PLN 800-4,000 for a business card website, PLN 3,000-10,000 for a store, depending on requirements).
- Maintenance: separate hosting, domain, possible technical support (usually additionally paid PLN 50-200/month or hourly billing).
Workmanship:
- Varies depending on contractor's experience and budget.
- Most often construction based on ready-made templates, sometimes an individual design.
Convenience and simplicity:
- The average client gets access to the CMS panel (WordPress is easy to use, but requires some training).
- In case of problems, contact the contractor or look for solutions yourself.
Development opportunities:
- Wide selection of plugins, integrations, stores (WooCommerce), forum, blog, payment systems, newsletters, etc.
Maintenance for years:
- WordPress requires regular updates, supervision, and backups; you can outsource this to a contractor or do it yourself.
- Part of the problem is that changing contractors can sometimes be problematic.
Marketing:
- SEO plugins, integrations with Google Analytics, Facebook, newsletters available immediately.
For whom?:
People who value flexibility, want the opportunity to develop and personalize, and are not afraid of minor technical support.
Creating your own website based on your chosen CMS (open source)
Most popular CMSs:
- WordPress (approx. 40% of all websites in the world),
- Joomla,
- Drupal,
- PrestaShop / WooCommerce (shops),
- Magento (larger stores).
Price:
- Small (the tools themselves are free, hosting and domain from approx. PLN 100-300/year),
- Sometimes paid templates/plugins (PLN 50-500 one-time or subscriptions).
Workmanship:
- Completely dependent on your skills, the results range from simple templates to very advanced services.
Convenience and simplicity:
- Low to medium learning and setup time required.
- You perform the installation, selection and implementation of the template, plugins and all administration yourself.
Development opportunities:
- Almost unlimited huge selection of free/paid plugins and templates.
Maintenance for years:
- The need for regular updates, backups and security rests with you.
- Solve problems yourself or use support forums.
Marketing:
- SEO plugins, Google Analytics, virtually unlimited possibilities.
For whom?:
Technically proficient people who want to have full control, minimize costs and enjoy learning new things.
Wangog.pl - a modern model of comprehensive service
Description:
Wangog.pl is an innovative service that combines the benefits of ready-made solutions with professional support and a personalized approach without the need for technical issues, updates, or maintenance. Wangog.pl handles all the work of creating, configuring, implementing, and maintaining the website, while offering highly flexible change management.
Price:
- Transparent subscription (details in the price list on the Wangog.pl website), competitive in comparison to large agencies.
- Included in the price: design, construction, maintenance and the right to several free changes every year.
Workmanship:
- High every website created on the proprietary CMS, in line with the expectations reported in the Survey;
- The customer can report changes via chat.
Convenience and simplicity:
- The maximum customer only fills out the survey; Wangog.pl takes care of the rest.
- Security and support at every stage.
- Intuitive user panel for website management, login/change history, payments, and chat with a consultant.
Development opportunities:
- Possibility of free annual major and minor changes as part of the subscription;
- Possibility of additional modifications, ordering your own domain, developing functionality.
Maintenance for years:
- Everything is handled by Wangog.pl (security, updates, hosting, backups).
- Possibility to easily extend the contract online.
Marketing:
- Simple integration of marketing tools (Google, Facebook, newsletters).
- Possibility to purchase additional advertising/SEO packages.
For whom?:
For entrepreneurs who want to order a website without the headache, value a personalized approach, security, and at the same time flexibility of changes and a competitive price.
Summary: How to choose the best option?
- If you're looking for low costs and independence, check out the big platforms (Wix, WebWave) or learn how to use WordPress, for example.
- If you care about full individuality, original design and support, look for interactive agencies, but expect higher costs.
- If you are looking for a golden mean and you are not afraid of minor technical work, choose a freelancer or a small company based on WordPress.
- Wangog.pl is a great choice if you want a ready-made, modern website without having to worry about updates, security, and business continuity, with a guarantee of professional support and a flexible approach, all at a reasonable price and with transparent terms.
Want to learn more? Check out our price list or contact us!
