DIY website builders look cheap until something goes wrong. For a Singaporean SME, time is the most expensive resource. If you spend your Sunday night trying to fix a broken contact form instead of planning your next promotion, you are losing money.

The Hidden Costs of DIY

Security patches and software updates happen constantly. If you ignore them, your site becomes a target for malware or simply stops loading correctly on the latest iPhone. A broken site is worse than no site. It tells a potential customer that your business is inactive or unprofessional. When you calculate your hourly rate as a business owner, the cost of DIY usually far exceeds a professional monthly fee.

Professional Continuity

A managed plan ensures that your 9% GST updates, new store hours, and seasonal promotions are reflected instantly. You aren't just paying for code. You are paying for the peace of mind that your digital infrastructure is working while you handle the physical operations. In a market as competitive as ours, the ability to delegate technical headaches is a major advantage.

Our Retail Web Essentials package at $300/mo is designed to be your outsourced web department. We handle the maintenance and security so you can focus on your customers in the heartlands or the CBD. It turns a potential technical liability into a reliable asset that generates leads without you touching a single line of code.