Webcrab vs a WordPress freelancer
Webcrab vs a WordPress freelancer: what are you really paying for?
A good freelancer can be great value. The risks are availability, security after launch and what happens if they disappear. Here is an honest comparison so you can pick what fits your business.
Side by side
How they compare.
| Webcrab | a WordPress freelancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Fixed price in writing. Usually higher than the cheapest freelancer. | Often the lowest quote, especially for small sites. |
| Team | A small team covering design, development, security and cloud. | One person doing design, code, content and support. |
| If they are ill or busy | Someone else on the team can pick up the project. | Work and support can stop. |
| Security after launch | Backups, monitoring, updates and malware clean-up available as a care plan. | Often not included. Updates and backups are left to you. |
| Handover | You get all logins, files and documentation on handover. | Varies. Logins and files sometimes stay with the developer. |
| Beyond websites | Online shops, ERP systems, apps, AI automation and servers. | Usually websites only. |
| Accountability | A registered business with written terms. | Depends on the person. |
Choose a WordPress freelancer if…
- Your budget is very small and the site is simple.
- You already know a freelancer you trust and they are available.
- You only need small changes to an existing site.
Choose Webcrab if…
- You want security, backups and updates handled after launch.
- The site is important to sales, or connects to payments or business systems.
- You want a fixed price, a written scope and a team behind it.
- You have been let down by a developer who went quiet.
FAQ
Common questions.
You are paying for a team, a process and support after launch, not only for the build. For a simple site that may not be worth it. For a site that earns money, it usually is.
Also see: Webcrab vs Wix · Webcrab vs an overseas agency
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