Why Hand-Coded Websites Offer Better Performance and Customisation
In today’s digital world, having a unique and high-performing website is crucial for small businesses. It's not only got to look good, but it's also got to load quickly and work properly on a mobile device. Hand-coded websites, like those we craft here at Birchgrove Web Designs, offer superior performance and customization compared to template-based sites (did somebody say Wordpress?).
Superior Performance
Ever open up a website and it takes forever to load? No code websites are notorious for loading slowly because they have so much unncecessary bloat in their codebase.
Imagine your website as a puzzle, with each puzzle piece representing a different section of your website. With a no-code webpage builder, you're forced to make an entire puzzle fit together, except you're using different puzzle pieces from other puzzle sets. And you can't just take the piece you need - you have to lug around all the other puzzle sets that you borrowed from. So now you have your frankenstein website, as well as a lot of useless puzzle sets doing nothing but weighing you down.
When you code a site from scratch, you create each puzzle piece specifically for your design, ensuring a clean and efficient fit. This results in faster load times and a better user experience, which search engines favor, helping your site rank higher and attract more visitors.
Full Customization
Hand-coding is like crafting each puzzle piece (yes, we will be running with this puzzle piece analogy. Why? Because it... fits!) to fit seamlessly into your unique design. Unlike templates that force you to use generic pieces, hand-coded websites are tailored to your specific needs. This flexibility allows for the integration of unique features and functionalities that enhance the overall user experience and reflect your brand’s uniqueness, making your business stand out.
Also, when you're using those no code builders, what happens if you can't find what you need? You either pay for something that already exists, or you build it yourself, or you pay for someone to build it for you.
SEO Advantages
Clean, well-structured code is like a well-organized puzzle that makes it easier for search engines to crawl and index your site. We incorporate SEO best practices right from the start, optimizing each piece of your website puzzle with meta tags, headers, and content that ensure your site ranks well for relevant keywords.
Security
Updating a no-code webpage builder is like changing one puzzle piece and discovering it no longer fits with the rest, causing other pieces to misalign. This can disrupt the integrity of your entire website. Hand-coded websites are more secure because each piece is designed to fit perfectly, reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring your site remains protected against common threats.
Theres a reason wordpress hosts charge a lot, because updates are a pain in the butt. Imagine a plugin update breaking other parts of your website. Now you have downtime while you or your developer scrabble to fix it. Oh and most web design agencies that use no code builders do so because they don't know how to code - the fundamental building block of webpages. So when something breaks, they struggle to figure out why.
And remember, now that we're all online: downtime = loss of traffic = loss of customers.
Long-Term Benefits
Investing in a hand-coded website might seem costlier upfront, but it pays off in the long run. It's like having a puzzle with pieces that are easy to update and modify without disrupting the entire picture. You get a scalable, easy-to-update site that performs better than off-the-shelf solutions.
For small businesses in Sydney looking to make a significant impact online, a hand-coded website from Birchgrove Web Designs offers unparalleled performance, customization, and SEO benefits. Contact us today to discover how we can help your business grow.
