The Hidden Cost of ‘Free’ Websites

Free website builders always come with a catch. You’ll pay for it later in restrictions, rework, and lost control.

There’s no such thing as a free website.

There never has been.

You might not pay upfront — but you’ll pay in restrictions, limitations, and lost opportunities later.

That’s the real price of “free.”

The Free Illusion

DIY platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify love to tell you it’s easy:

“Create your own website for free!”

Click, drag, done.

Except it’s not really free. You’ll pay for every add-on, every upgrade, and every ounce of freedom you try to reclaim.

Need custom email? That’s extra.
Need analytics? That’s extra too.
Want to connect your domain? Surprise — that’s not included either.

They get you in with convenience, then keep you paying for control.

You Get What You Don’t Pay For

Free websites come with trade-offs:

  • No ownership: You don’t own your files, code, or design.
  • No flexibility: You’re stuck with limited templates and features.
  • No portability: You can’t move your site when you outgrow it.
  • No credibility: “Free” sites often display branding that screams amateur.

For a personal blog, maybe that’s fine. But for a business? It’s brand suicide.

The Magik Way

We believe your website should be an asset, not an experiment.

That’s why we build professional, portable websites that grow with your business — not platforms that lock you in.

Because when you invest in something built properly from the start, you don’t pay for it twice later.

Free is never free.
Smart is forever.

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