Guide
DIY vs done-for-you resume website
Honest tradeoffs: Carrd/Notion/Framer nights vs hiring a done-for-you digital résumé service — cost of time included.
DIY tools are not “bad.” They are a second job. Done-for-you is not “lazy.” It is buying back interview weeks.
Choose DIY when
- You enjoy design tools and will maintain hosting forever
- You already have a strong layout system and copy
- Budget is cash-tight but calendar is open
Choose done-for-you when
- You are actively applying or pitching clients
- You have started three templates and finished zero
- You want a stable URL without becoming the webmaster
| Factor | DIY | Done-for-you (us) |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | Low–medium tools | Setup $49.99–$149.99 + hosting |
| Time | High | Low after intake |
| Craft risk | You own taste failures | We own first-pass design |
| Hosting | Your problem | Included monthly |
Comparisons: Carrd, Notion, Framer, Wix, Squarespace, Linktree. Cost math: resume website cost. Hire path: hire us.
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