A full rebuild is expensive and risky. Sometimes targeted improvements deliver most of the benefit at a fraction of the cost.
A refresh is enough when
- The platform is modern and maintainable.
- Structure is sound but content and design feel dated.
- Problems are specific: slow images, weak homepage, missing pages.
Refresh actions
- New photos and updated copy.
- Improved homepage and key service pages.
- Speed optimisation.
- Better calls to action and forms.
A rebuild is needed when
- The platform is outdated, insecure or unsupported.
- The site cannot be edited without a developer.
- The structure does not fit your business anymore.
- You need major new features like e-commerce.
Decide with data
Measure results after a refresh with our percentage change calculator before committing to a rebuild. Compare costs with our website cost calculator.
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