Why Lapsite
Why choose Lapsite
Purpose-built for automotive. One platform, zero chaos.
Everything built-in:
Hosting & analytics — native
CMS & inventory — native
AI copywriting (Alice) — native
Domain management — native
What sets us apart:
Lifetime updates included
Priority feature requests
Maintenance? That's our job, not yours
Built for conversions, not clutter
The difference: Everything in one place. One codebase. One bill. One login.
Factor | Lapsite | Website Builders | Link-in-Bio | Custom Dev | DIY Hosting + CMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary Purpose | Automotive + Motorsport digital presence | General websites/business | Simple social profile hub | Fully tailored solution | Blogs, business sites |
Setup Time | Minutes | Days | Minutes | Weeks–months | Weeks |
Automotive Features | Built-in inventory, services, racing profiles | None | None | Possible if paid for | None unless custom |
Performance | Fast PWA by default | Often bloated | Light, minimal features | Depends on developer | Depends on stack/ops |
Maintenance | Zero for user | User maintains all | Zero | Ongoing dev cost | Significant time/skill required |
Monthly Cost | £0–£19/mo | £15–£40/mo | £0–£12/mo | £100–£500+/mo | £30–100+/mo |
Credibility in Niche | Automotive-specific branding | Generic look | Social-only | High if budget allows | Generic unless custom |
Best For | Automotive businesses & motorsport professionals | Businesses needing general sites | Influencers needing link hub | Brands with big budget | Technical users wanting flexibility |
Primary Purpose
Lapsite:
Automotive + Motorsport digital presence
Website Builders:
General websites/business
Link-in-Bio:
Simple social profile hub
Custom Dev:
Fully tailored solution
DIY Hosting + CMS:
Blogs, business sites
Setup Time
Lapsite:
Minutes
Website Builders:
Days
Link-in-Bio:
Minutes
Custom Dev:
Weeks–months
DIY Hosting + CMS:
Weeks
Automotive Features
Lapsite:
Built-in inventory, services, racing profiles
Website Builders:
None
Link-in-Bio:
None
Custom Dev:
Possible if paid for
DIY Hosting + CMS:
None unless custom
Performance
Lapsite:
Fast PWA by default
Website Builders:
Often bloated
Link-in-Bio:
Light, minimal features
Custom Dev:
Depends on developer
DIY Hosting + CMS:
Depends on stack/ops
Maintenance
Lapsite:
Zero for user
Website Builders:
User maintains all
Link-in-Bio:
Zero
Custom Dev:
Ongoing dev cost
DIY Hosting + CMS:
Significant time/skill required
Monthly Cost
Lapsite:
£0–£19/mo
Website Builders:
£15–£40/mo
Link-in-Bio:
£0–£12/mo
Custom Dev:
£100–£500+/mo
DIY Hosting + CMS:
£30–100+/mo
Credibility in Niche
Lapsite:
Automotive-specific branding
Website Builders:
Generic look
Link-in-Bio:
Social-only
Custom Dev:
High if budget allows
DIY Hosting + CMS:
Generic unless custom
Best For
Lapsite:
Automotive businesses & motorsport professionals
Website Builders:
Businesses needing general sites
Link-in-Bio:
Influencers needing link hub
Custom Dev:
Brands with big budget
DIY Hosting + CMS:
Technical users wanting flexibility