Self built websites

[samuelchristian]

Can someone help me understand why so many DJs build their own websites? The amount of money most guys seem to spend on equipment is huge but then they cant spend a couple of hundred pounds on getting a quality web presence.

No one would try to build their own decks or mixer so why do it with a website?

If all our clients had the same mentality we would be out of business because of people doing their own parties with a Bush Hi-Fi

[rob1963]

Can someone help me understand why so many DJs build their own websites?

My guess is that most of the time it's because it doesn't cost anything & they'd rather spend the money on gear.

[Charlie Brown]

.....I think my website is pretty decent for a "DIY" one.

http://charliebrownsdisco.co.uk/

[Cheesey 1975]

i agree totally... my website isnt great and i built it myself...

i would rather save money for better equipment

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

i agree totally... my website isnt great and i built it myself...

i would rather save money for better equipment

Or paying off debts?

[huma]

Can someone help me understand why so many DJs build their own websites?

Although my website isn't finished yet, the main reason why I built it myself is because, I have limited funds so building my own website works for me right now and its also a skill I would love to learn!

[Pe7e]

Can someone help me understand why so many DJs build their own websites? The amount of money most guys seem to spend on equipment is huge but then they cant spend a couple of hundred pounds on getting a quality web presence.

No one would try to build their own decks or mixer so why do it with a website?

If all our clients had the same mentality we would be out of business because of people doing their own parties with a Bush Hi-Fi

First I woud take issue with the statement you can get a quality web presence for a couple of hundred quid. Secondly I presume you have invested in a pro build, if so, I would contact the company responsible and ask them why it has just taken a client with a broadband connection (me) 1 min 23 sec to load the home page, followed by 40 sec to load the 'wedding' page? real clients wouldn't wait. For comparison Robs homepage loaded in just 2 sec! Charlies took 4 sec and my own (self build) site took 4secs.

[Marc J]

A good question....

Web design is like singing....everyone thinks their good at it

i agree totally... my website isnt great and i built it myself...

i would rather save money for better equipment

I haven't looked at your site(s) so don't take this is a criticism...but if a better website got you more work, then surely that's an investment. More gigs = more money = better equipment.

First I woud take issue with the statement you can get a quality web presence for a couple of hundred quid.

That depends....

Secondly I presume you have invested in a pro build, if so, I would contact the company responsible and ask them why it has just taken a client with a broadband connection (me) 1 min 23 sec to load the home page, followed by 40 sec to load the 'wedding' page? real clients wouldn't wait. For comparison Robs homepage loaded in just 2 sec!

I was just about to say the same thing....Samuel, your site took AGES to load (and a few tries after timeouts). Get a better host (clue - Rob's site is on my server)

[Charlie Brown]

Agreed.

[Cheesey 1975]

Marc

you have a pm !!!