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RIOT vs Fiverr
Fiverr is cheap. The work is cheap too. You'll get a website, sure — but it'll be a copy-paste template with no strategy, no SEO foundation, and an offshore developer you can't actually talk to.
Fiverr is best for
£5 logos, throwaway social posts.
Where it falls down
Anything your business actually depends on.
Side by side
| Feature | Fiverr | RIOT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £20–£500 | From £249.99 |
| Communication | Async messages, language gaps | Direct line, UK studio |
| Strategy | None | Built in |
| SEO | None | Built in |
| Revisions | Limited, often charged extra | Included until happy |
| Support after launch | None | Yes, ongoing |
The verdict
Fiverr is fine for £5 jobs. For anything that affects your bottom line, the rebuild cost six months later wipes out every penny you saved.
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