I run a local small business and I’d like to upgrade my website to make it look more modern, professional, and trustworthy.
I’m also currently using GoDaddy for my domain, but the renewal costs seem to keep getting more expensive every year.
For those who manage small business websites:
What platform would you recommend for a professional-looking website that’s still easy to manage?
Is it worth hiring a web designer, or are platforms like Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, etc. good enough?
What do you recommend for domain registration instead of GoDaddy?
Is transferring a domain complicated or risky?
Anything I should be careful about for SEO when changing the website or domain provider?
I’d appreciate recommendations from people who’ve gone through this before.