Free website builders like WordPress.com, Wix, and Weebly seem like a great deal. For $0, you can launch a site and be up and running in minutes. But like most things that seem too good to be true, there’s a catch.

What "Free" Really Means

Here are some of the trade-offs:

• Branding limits: Your domain will be something like yourbusiness.wixsite.com

• Forced ads: Most free plans include advertising that you can’t remove

• Storage and bandwidth caps: As you grow, you’ll hit limits quickly

• Limited support: Often no access to human support unless you pay

• No real ownership: You can’t migrate your site elsewhere easily

Why It Matters

Your website is often your first impression. If it looks amateurish, is slow, or uses a free subdomain, potential customers may walk away before you even get a chance.

The Smarter Investment

Instead of paying $0 now and thousands later to rebuild from scratch, you could start with a future-proof custom website.

At Quack Studios, we offer affordable options for small businesses that need a solid foundation. Our custom-coded sites grow with you, not against you.Ready to stop renting your digital presence and start owning it? Talk to Quack Studios.