Free Website? Why Free Websites Are the Most Expensive Choice for Your Business
A free website sounds great. No initial investment, templates are ready, you just fill in the texts... What could be easier?
But if you're building a business, the "free" option usually means:
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1You're Not the Owner, You're a Tenant
Free platforms like Wix, Webnode, or WordPress.com don't give you a website – they just let you rent space. This means:
- ●They can change conditions anytime
- ●They can increase prices or restrict features
- ●If the platform shuts down, your website disappears with it
A professional website on your own domain is your property. You have complete control over it.
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2Subdomain Instead of Your Own Address
Free websites usually come with addresses like:
- ●mybusiness.wixsite.com
- ●mybusiness.webnode.cz
- ●mybusiness.wordpress.com
Such an address: • Looks unprofessional • Reduces customer trust • Hurts SEO (Google prefers own domains)
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3Ads That Make You Look Cheap
Free platforms display their own ads on your website. You're essentially doing free advertising for them. And what's worse – it makes you look like an amateur who isn't willing to invest in their business.
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4Limited Features = Limited Growth
Free versions usually offer:
- ●Only basic templates
- ●Limited number of pages
- ●No contact form
- ●No analytics
- ●No SEO optimization
When you want to grow, you suddenly have to pay – often more than if you had started with a professional solution.
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5SEO Optimization? Forget It
Free websites usually have:
- ●Slow loading speed
- ●No ability to edit meta tags
- ●Limited structured data
- ●Weak mobile responsiveness
Google ranks such websites lower. Your potential customers simply won't find you.
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What Does a Professional Website Really Cost?
At aiwebs.cz we offer professional websites starting from 2,400 CZK. That includes:
- ●Your own domain
- ●Modern responsive design
- ●SEO optimization
- ●Fast loading speed
- ●Contact form
- ●Premium webhosting
Compared to "free" solutions that later cost you customers and reputation, this is an investment that pays off.
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When Does a Free Website Make Sense?
Free websites can be useful for:
- ●Personal blogs or hobby projects
- ●Testing an idea before investing
- ●Temporary one-time projects
But for business, where customers judge you by first impression – a free website is the most expensive choice you can make.
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Want a Professional Website at an Affordable Price?
At aiwebs.cz we create websites that make money.
Prices start at 2,400 CZK. Fill out a non-binding inquiry and we'll prepare a custom website proposal for your business for free.