Running a business is difficult. From ideas to funding to creation to your company’s website, the obstacles are many and the competition is fierce. You need an edge and should not have to do everything yourself.

A business’s website has 10 seconds maximum to leave a customer the impression that they should continue to browse your site and potentially use your services. Some believe that is a generous assessment. You not only want to create your brand and have your website reflect that brand, you want to stand out among the competition. According to the stats, your website does not have a lot of time to attract and keep customers.

You can create your own website, but why should you? That what a web designer is for. The following are five reasons you should hire a professional web designer.

1. Hiring a web designer saves you time. With the work of website design in the hands of a professional, you’ll have the time and energy to focus on other areas of your business. There are some things that you, as the proprietor of your business, should do. Designing a website is not one of them. The creation of the website is only the first step. You’ll want your site maintained and running smoothly once it is up and running. A web designer can accomplish both of these related tasks for you.
   
   
2. Web designers have the knowledge and experience to design a website and keep it running. Websites are complex entities and with the all too common security threats and miscreants out there, you’ll have the confidence knowing that a web designer is on your side. Coding is its own language and the knowledge it takes to navigate a computer and web development is daunting. There are issues with which a layperson will become overwhelmed if handled by oneself. Hire a web designer to take on this burden.
   
   
3. A web designer does this for a living. In other words, he or she is a professional. Web design companies hire highly trained and competent designers and developers. They are paid to know web development and design. Use them to your advantage.
   
   
4. A web designer can make your site one of a kind. Uniqueness is a valuable commodity and having a website that captures a customer is worth the cost — rather, investment — of hiring a professional that will create your business’s website. With so many websites occupying cyberspace, not to mention your business’s direct competitors, you’ll need a site that speaks to your business’s uniqueness and relevance. A web designer can help your site achieve your goals.
5. A web designer can assist you in delivering your message. Each brand has its own mission and messaging. Your customers speak your “language” and your website is a key component in this communication. Let a web developer create a website that will deliver your message.

This list is not comprehensive. This list gives you a sample of how hiring a web designer can help you and your business. Consider these advantages when tempted by “do it yourself” thinking. A professional web designer will make life easier for you, and you’ll be able to concentrate on what you do best.