Website Design Options from Reddit Comments

Webflow

• Pros:
  • "Webflow is ideal because you could make automation and workflows without third party open source apps."
  • "Their documentation is great."
• Cons:
  • "It can seem overwhelming at first."

WordPress with Elementor

• Pros:
  • "Best combo on the market for non-coders."
• Cons:
  • "Requires a lot of plugins."

Wix

• Pros:
  • "Good chat interface for design."
• Cons:
  • "Designs are a bit sanitized/lacking creativity."

Squarespace

• Pros:
  • "Even cheaper than WordPress websites."
• Cons:
  • "If you really want to earn money, build custom websites with React/Nuxt on the front end and Python on the back."

Hubspot CMS

• Pros:
  • "Includes a full CRM with marketing automation."
• Cons:
  • "Not mentioned specifically."

UltimateWB

• Pros:
  • "Great for any type of website and is very flexible and customizable."
• Cons:
  • "Third-party plugins are not required with UltimateWB like they are with WordPress."

Figma, Adobe XD

• Pros:
  • "Industry standard design tools."
• Cons:
  • "Not necessarily for creating fully functional websites."

Custom Design vs. Template Design

• Suggestions:
  • "Start small, get your content organized, use design templates, trial and error until mastery."
  • "Find someone who understands your vision but won’t disrespect or disrupt your input."
  • "Look at what other people are doing for inspiration."

Hiring Designers vs. DIY

• Pros of Hiring:
  • "Professional quality work."
  • "Expertise in UI/UX, content development, maintenance, and enhancement."
• Cons of DIY:
  • "May result in poor user experience."
  • "May not meet market standards."

Above all, the decision to choose a website design tool or approach largely depends on the individual's needs, resources, level of expertise, and the specific requirements of the project or business.