u/Neat_Fennel_2908

Hi everyone,

I’m a web designer looking for some honest feedback on a potential new service offering. I want to build a service that handles wedding websites from start to finish for couples who don't want the hassle of DIY builders.

The concept:

• The Process: Couples pick a template, send over their colors, schedules, registry info, and FAQs, and I build the site for them.
• Maintenance: I handle all updates and changes leading up to the big day so the couple doesn't have to touch a builder.
• Monetization: Thinking of charging a flat design fee around £150, plus the cost of the domain/hosting.

My questions:

1. For those who have planned a wedding: Did you use a free builder like Zola, The Knot, or WithJoy? What did you find most frustrating about them?
2. Do you think couples would pay a premium to have a human handle the design and updates, or is the "free DIY" allure too strong to compete with?
3. Does a £150 price point feel reasonable, or is it too low to be perceived as a premium service?

Just trying to figure out if this business model has legs before I invest time into building a template library. Thanks for any insights!

I started freelancing this year. I was working as a UX designer before and used Figma on a daily basis, so the switch to Framer was smooth and I was super happy with its capabilities, especially compared to platforms like Squarespace, which I've also used for clients in the past. Squarespace always disappointed me when it came to mobile design (elements would often overlap and the spacing looked off).

So naturally, when I found Framer and was able to keep all designs well aligned and add animations, I thought I'd found the perfect platform. The problem comes when I move ownership to the client. Most clients won't need a Pro plan and won't want to pay for an extra seat for editing, so once I handed over the design and they needed an update, I was locked out. I'm also unsure about its price. I know this is covered by the client, but I want to give clients the best possible option and not a website that will charge them for every little change they need in the future.

So my questions are:

1. If you've used Framer for client work, was it worth it? Were there any hiccups?
2. How do you handle handover? Do you transfer the site to the client, keep it in your own workspace and bill them for hosting, or something else?
3. Have you run into limits with things like SEO, forms, bookings or e-commerce that made you wish you'd used something else?
4. If you moved away from Framer, what did you switch to and why?