DIY, VIP Day, Agency… or Launch Labs?
Compare DIY website builders, semi-custom + website-in-a-week packages, full agency builds, and Launch Labs’ 5-day done-with-you sprint — then pick the path that gets you live fastest.
What sets Launch Labs apart
1
$5k → 5-day sprint
Guided by agency brains
Live by Friday. Daily coaching from strategist & copy pro. Momentum without the guesswork.
2
Built-for-your-field template
Layouts engineered with industry pros (photographers, coaches) — no generic blocks or lorem ipsum.
3
Smart copy tools + frameworks
Custom-made AI voice tools and proven page formulas means no more blank page stalling and you sound like you.
What exactly is “done‑with‑you”?
Done‑with‑you sits smack in the middle of DIY and done‑for‑you agency work. We bring the brains, the blueprint, and real‑time support. You bring the coffee and the inside scoop on your business.
You get a site that feels 100% you without costing 100% of your sanity (or salary).
DIY vs Semi-Custom vs Agencies vs Launch Labs
Quick website comparison guide
| Feature | DIY Builder | VIP Day / Semi-Custom | Full Agency | Launch Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $200–400 / yr + time | $2.5k–5k | $15k–20k + retainer | $5k |
| Time to launch | 3–6 wks | 1–4 wks | 8–12 wks | 5 days |
| Purpose-built template | ||||
| Strategic guidance | ||||
| Copy help included | Add-on $$ | prompts + guidance | ||
| Ownership & control | You own it (and every fix) | You maintain | Often pay ongoing | You own & can edit easily |
| ROI break-even | 2–3 jobs | 6–8 jobs | 1–2 jobs | |
| Predictable billing | (scope creep) |
How to know if a Launch Lab is for you?
Your next two premium gigs would cover the AU$5k outlay.
You need to clear “website” from your to-do list.
You’d like that dozen hours per week back “just tweaking” your website.
Agency quotes make you gulp — and chain you to a 12+ week timeline.
You still want humans in Slack, not a dusty course portal.
Your other options
DIY kits, VIP‑day designers, done‑with‑you programs, and full agencies all have their place. If you’ve got (a) limitless time, (b) a tidy brand and appetite for homework, or (c) a healthy budget and complex requirements — they can be great options.
Launch Labs fills the gap of a done‑with‑you website sprint — premium, industry‑specific template + agency‑grade strategy + one‑week momentum.
Grab the Launch Lab for your field and let’s build.
Launch a client-winning website in 5 days for AU $5k — purpose-built for your field, guided by real humans, finished together by Friday.