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AEONest vs hiring a freelancer
Often cheaper up front, the risk is what happens after launch.
Cost
Freelancers often quote less up front; scope tends to grow from there.
Scope
Design is usually included; writing, structured data and SEO often aren't.
Support
The real risk, availability in six months when something breaks.
Where they win
A good freelancer is flexible, personal and excellent value.
Plenty of freelancers do excellent work, and for a small, simple site a good one is hard to beat on price.
Two things tend to go wrong. First, scope: quotes usually cover design and build, while copywriting, structured data, speed work and analytics get added later or skipped. Second, continuity, when your only developer takes a full-time job, your website has no one.
We quote the whole thing up front, including the writing and the technical work most quotes leave out, and there's a team behind it rather than one person's calendar.
Questions people ask
Is a freelancer cheaper than an agency?
Usually up front, yes. Compare what's actually included though, copywriting, structured data, speed optimization and ongoing support are often outside a freelance quote and inside ours.
What happens if my freelancer disappears?
It's the most common reason businesses come to us. Because we build on standard Next.js with no proprietary lock-in, any competent developer can pick your site up, including us.
How is the price different from hiring a freelancer?
A freelancer often quotes less up front for design and build, then copywriting, structured data, speed work and support get added on or skipped. We quote the whole thing, including the parts that actually drive rankings and AI visibility, so the number you see is the number that gets you a complete, working site.
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