Saorsa Studio blog

Hello! I'm Carly, the creative and Founder behind Saorsa Studio. In this post I'm sharing the ins and outs of my career journey, from confused graduate student to 9-5 employee, to self-employed web developer.

You may be wondering why you should invest in a custom coded website as opposed to using DIY template. After all, templates are pre-made and ready to go and likely cheaper too. However, you can be assured that a custom coded website is worth the investment. Here are just a few reasons why I believe a custom website trumps a DIY website template ANY day of the week!

Your website can be a powerful marketing tool that can help you reach a wider audience, generate leads and sales, and build your brand. Before you get started on working with a web designer or developer (such as me!), there are a few things you’ll need to have ready first.

The best way to find a web designer who will be a good fit for your business is to schedule a consultation call. This is your chance to get to know the designer and see if they’re someone you feel comfortable working with. The great thing is that many designers and developers will offer this call free of charge! To help you make the most of your consultation call, here are five questions you might like to ask.