Sandbanks DigitalPros, cons,
and what we'd actually choose.
The choices that get web projects right or wrong before they start. These are written from working experience, not theory.
Freelancer vs Agency
Cost, speed, accountability and risk: which model is right for your project, and where small studios sit in between.
Read the comparison →Wix vs Custom Website
Nine categories head to head, upfront cost, total cost of ownership, SEO, performance and platform lock-in. When Wix is fine and when it holds you back.
Read the comparison →Squarespace vs Custom Website
Nine categories head to head. Where Squarespace's design polish and content tools genuinely win, and where its speed, ownership and functionality ceilings cost you.
Read the comparison →WordPress vs Next.js
Speed, security, SEO, hosting cost and content editing compared. Ten categories, honest scoring, including the ones where WordPress wins.
Read the comparison →Every comparison here is written from hands-on experience building and migrating real business websites across Dorset, not from a spec sheet. Each one scores the options across the categories that actually decide a project: upfront and total cost of ownership, page speed and Core Web Vitals, SEO headroom, security and maintenance, how easy the content is to edit, and who really owns the platform long term.
We call the wins on both sides, including the cases where a template builder or WordPress is genuinely the right choice for a business. If you want a straight answer for your specific situation rather than a general verdict, tell us what you're weighing up.