Hi nic,
Had a look at that service and it looks quite good...
I came across this one a while ago which would be worth looking at... you only pay monthly.
Build a Website - Create a Blog - Squarespace
If you are going to start a simple website I think you have the right idea and just do it yourself. That way you have total control and you can change it anytime you want. Website designers are all a55holes in my opinion.
Let me know what you think - and all the best with your new venture... you are really making things happen girl! I love it!
xox