GUIDE • 2025

free websites design

What "free website design" really includes, how to avoid hidden costs, and how Congero gives you a genuinely risk-free demo plus an affordable, managed website that converts.

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DEFINITION

What "Free Websites Design" Usually Means (And What It Often Leaves Out)

Many suppliers advertise "free website design" — but the phrase can cover anything from a free template preview to limited-time trials that hide hosting, domain or update fees. This guide helps you separate marketing from reality and shows how Congero offers a transparent, genuinely risk-free demo plus a low-cost all-in plan.

Typical "Free" offers

  • Free preview only — you pay to connect a domain or remove branding
  • Hidden monthly hosting or template fees after the trial
  • No ongoing updates — you’re responsible for changes

What Congero gives you instead

  • Free demo preview — live in under 60 seconds with no credit card
  • $49/month covers domain (or bring your own), hosting, SSL, and unlimited text-in updates
  • Built-in local SEO, analytics and ongoing optimization
FREE DEMO

Why a Free Demo Beats “Free Template” Claims

A demo lets you see a personalised site using your business name, services and images — not a generic template. It proves the design works on mobile and shows real SEO value before you commit.

Instant Preview

See a fully built preview specific to your business in under 60 seconds by texting us or starting the demo online.

SEO-Ready

The demo includes live meta tags, local schema and on-page signals so you can evaluate real ranking potential.

Honest Testing

No commitment required. If you don’t like the preview, walk away — no fees and no pressure.

STEP-BY-STEP

Get Your Free Website Preview — 4 Simple Steps

Follow this quick process to see a real example of your website, then decide whether to go live with Congero’s full service.

Request Demo

Text "GO" to our WhatsApp bot or click the demo link — no card required.

Answer a Few Questions

Tell us your business name, services, location and preferred style via quick text replies.

See Your Preview

A personalised, mobile-ready preview appears in under 60 seconds — inspect layout and copy.

Go Live (Optional)

If you like it, subscribe for $49/month to get domain, hosting, SSL, SEO and unlimited updates.

START YOUR FREE DEMO

Demo is free forever — pay only if you choose to publish and keep your site live.

COSTS EXPLAINED

What "Free Website Design" Won’t Tell You — and How to Avoid Surprises

Hosting & Maintenance

Some "free" providers charge monthly hosting or force you onto slow, ad-filled servers. Congero's $49/month includes premium hosting, SSL and automated maintenance — predictable and fast.

Updates & Support

Many low-cost offers charge per update. Congero provides unlimited updates via text at no extra charge — useful for specials, price changes, or seasonal content.

Domain & Branding

Free plans sometimes include the company’s branding in your site URL or footer. Congero includes domain registration or transfer and lets you remove branding on the paid plan.

SEO & Visibility

A free template rarely includes local SEO. Congero auto-generates meta tags, schema and on-page SEO so your website is ready to rank in local searches.

SEO

SEO Tips When Using "Free" or Low-Cost Designs

Even the best design needs basic SEO setup. These are the quick wins to check before you publish.

Local Keywords

Include your city/region in titles and service pages (e.g. "plumber Sydney" or "garden maintenance Melbourne"). Congero automates this for you.

Accurate NAP

Ensure Name, Address, Phone are consistent across website and Google Business Profile for local ranking signals.

Optimised Images

Use descriptive ALT text and compressed images. Congero optimises images automatically to keep pages fast.

Want Congero to handle SEO for you?

Our AI configures meta tags, schema and page structure automatically — included in your $49/month plan if you publish.

MISTAKES

Top Mistakes Businesses Make With "Free" Website Design

  • Ignoring ongoing costs

    Free setup can hide hosting, email or SEO fees later. Prefer transparent, flat monthly pricing like Congero's $49/month.

  • Poor mobile performance

    Many cheap templates aren’t optimised for mobile. Congero builds mobile-first sites by default.

  • No support or updates

    Free sites may lack ongoing support. Congero includes unlimited updates via simple text messages.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Free Website Design

Answers to the most common concerns about demos, costs and ownership.

Yes — the Congero demo is free with no credit card required. You get a live preview personalised to your business. You only pay if you choose to publish and keep the website live under the managed $49/month plan.

Everything: domain registration or transfer, secure hosting, SSL, unlimited text-in updates, built-in local SEO, monthly analytics and support. No lock-in — cancel anytime.

Yes — you own your content and can export static HTML/CSS anytime. We don’t use lock-in contracts.

The demo includes SEO-ready elements (meta tags, schema, local signals) so you can assess ranking potential. Actual ranking requires the site to be published and ongoing optimisation, which Congero performs as part of the managed plan.

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