Website Success for 2025, Part 2: The Surprising Truth About DIY Websites: What No One Tells You Before You Start

The Growth Show with Whitney Bateson

In this episode of the Growth Show Podcast, host Whitney chats about the challenges and misconceptions surrounding DIY websites using platforms like Squarespace, Wix, and WordPress. She emphasizes the importance of not just beautiful design but strategic functionality that converts visitors into clients. Whitney highlights that many DIY and even professionally designed websites fail due to a lack of clear client-focused strategies, strong copy, and conversion-focused pages. She also shares insights on the hidden costs and frustrations associated with DIY website building. Finally, she introduces the Wellness Pro Website System, a comprehensive solution for building strategic, flexible, and easy-to-update WordPress websites designed specifically for wellness professionals.

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In this episode:

Recap of Part One: Why Just Having a Website Isn't Enough

The Reality of DIY Websites

The Hidden Costs of DIY Websites

Introducing the Wellness Pro Website System

Hiring a Designer: Pros and Cons

Conclusion and Next Steps

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3. Learn About The Wellness Pro Website System: In our 6-week live group program, my team and I help you create a beautiful, strategic website that not only looks great, it helps you get more clients, too! Your website is your online storefront, and through recorded lessons, group calls, templates, and hands-on support throughout the program, we help you ensure your website shows off your true value, and will support the growth of your business for years to come. Learn more here.

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