Wix vs Squarespace: which website builder is better?

Date:
Thu, 27 May 2021 08:03:03 +0000

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If you're stuck between website builder Wix or Squarespace, we've got you covered to help make the right choice.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Wix website builder review (2023)



Wix is a giant in the website builder industry. Its marketing campaigns
across all mainstream media have made it a household name. While some
services give you only a few templates, Wix has more than 500. For Automatic backups available Built-in SEO tools Easy to use Lots of likable templates A solid set of ecommerce tools Theres a free tier Against Cant switch your template without starting from stretch Not perfect for large sites
Third-party tools will cost you extra Squarespace website builder review (2023)



If you've been keeping an eye out for easy-to-use, all-in-one solutions to create a stunning website, you've surely stumbled upon Squarespace website builder somewhere along the line. For Built-in email marketing Essential ecommerce features Mobile-responsive templates Free trial Free SSL
certificate Helpful 24/7 customer support A solid set of features Against Can't switch templates without starting from scratch No telephone support Low level of customization

When it comes to picking the best website builder for you to build an online presence, many have similar features that could make picking the right one
for you quite challenging.

Two of the most popular names in easy-to-use website builders are Wix and Squarespace .

Behind over 50% of the websites created using website builders, on the
surface you may think that theres not much distinction between Wix and Squarespace in terms of their offerings, but there are actually key differences you may want to consider before making a final decision on which one to pick.

From awesome templates to user-friendly navigation, website builders gaining popularity these days is not at all surprising. After all, these website building tools are a big help for businesses to gain online presence.

In this article, we will thoroughly examine the differences between Wix and Squarespace, highlighting all their pros and cons so that you can then decide for yourself which of the two is right for you.

No coding skills? No problem. Both Wix and Squarespace utilize tools known as software as a service or SaaS , which allows the creation and maintenance of
a website to be done by a novice. Be that as it may, here are some identified differences between the two.

Wix relatively makes creating the website without coding skills a lot easier than Squarespace. The latter, however, becomes easier with practice, and for website builders who dont have a lot of time to spare, Wix is an easy choice. Wix vs Squarespace: The main difference

Wix allows a lot more freedom to customize your website pages whereas Squarespace has a structured editor. Wix has more overall features to work with but Squarespace is designed to make the features it does have easier to apply and use. Wix vs Squarespace: Page Editor Here's some of the Wix templates available (Image credit: Wix)

Wix offers drag-and-drop by the pixel. That means any element can be moved to any space on the page. This drag-and-drop editor makes it easy to start designing your website as you can do so freely. Wixs editor is intuitive, which is ideal for beginners who have very little experience of building a website. This also makes reverting to previous versions easier as well as recovering content in the event that the need arises.

Squarespace has a more structured drag-and-drop feature in that its more section-based as opposed to the drag-and-drop anywhere feature that Wix offers. This means that when you drag elements, youll essentially be dropping them into specific columns and rows where they can snap into. This takes away a great deal of the creative freedom Wix offers, but it only takes some getting used to and it becomes just as easy to manoeuvre. Wix vs Squarespace: Pricing Wix is a cheaper option for users who aren't too concerned with bandwidth and storage (Image credit: Wix)

Wix offers a free plan where the most basic tools can be utilized. Its paid plans are divided into two categories: website plans for when youre creating
a professional website, and business and eCommerce plans for when the website needs to accept online payments.

With prices ranging from US $4.50 to $24.50 per month, users who avail of the website plans get from 1GB to unlimited bandwidth, up to 35GB of storage space, up to five hours of video, Site Booster and Visitor Analytics apps
free for an entire year, a professional logo, social media logo files, and 24/7 dedicated customer support.

Business and eCommerce plans, on the other hand, range from US $17 to $35 per month. These plans allow users not only to accept online payments, but also scale their business and access to the full VIP suite. All plans offer unlimited bandwidth, 20, 35, and 50GB of storage, and the same level of dedicated customer care as the website plans.

Choosing a Squarespace plan is less complicated as there are only four. It follows the logic of getting more features made available the higher the tier of the plan users choose. The cheapest plan called the Personal plan gives a user a custom domain whereas Wixs Connect or most basic plan doesnt. This basic plan also gives users unlimited bandwidth and storage, as opposed to Wixs 1GB bandwidth and 500MB of storage for the same plan.

Though noticeably different in features, it is important to consider the
price difference between the two basic plans. Wix Connect Domain plan has a monthly recurring charge of US $4.50, whereas Squarespace Personal plan costs $12 per month. It is also worth noting that Wix Connect Domain plan displays Wix ads, something a user would not have to deal with if they went with Squarespace.

For users who arent as concerned about bandwidth and storage and want to
focus on design and having a website and dont mind ads, Wix is a cheaper option. Wix vs Squarespace: Extra features Squarespace's extra features can
be added in-house unlike Wix's preferred method of using apps (Image credit: Squarespace)

With over 200 apps for third party integration (both paid and free) found exclusively in its own dedicated App Market, Wix lets users maximize how they can personalize their website even further. The App Market offers a wide selection of made by Wix apps as well as third party apps that help add an extra layer of functionality to sites easily. The apps featured in the App Market include email marketing apps, call conversion apps, interactive
videos, dropshipping tools, calendars, notification tools, and a lot more.

Squarespace, on the other hand, doesnt offer extra features in the form of apps. Instead, anything that isnt already offered by Squarespace in-house can be added via third-party integration. Instead of an app store, Squarespace
has extensions that help users manage, optimize, and expand their site. There are extensions for shipping and fulfillment, finance, inventory and products, and sales and marketing.

Wix definitely outdoes Squarespace in the number of apps to choose from, making customization much easier, however, quality-wise, we think Squarespace has the edge over Wix. Ecommerce: Wix Store vs Squarespace Shop Squarespace's online store has a slick overall design (Image credit: Squarespace)

Wix Store lets users create a professional online store with features such as custom product pages, shopping cart, multiple sales channels, and a lot more. Mainly, its geared towards small and medium online stores alike, and its affordable and convenient.

Squarespace does not fall behind Wix in terms of features, and certainly has the upper hand when it comes to a sleek overall design. It's main disadvantage, however, is that it does not have its own store, which means if the feature is not built-in, it cant be implemented. Verdict

If youre ready for your business to take off, choosing the best builder can help you get started. Unless youve found the perfect tools and have found comfort in either option, you can opt to try them both and see where the most benefits are.

As Wix is for anyone who wants to give website creation a try, it comes
highly recommended as the interface is intuitive, and there are tons of extra options. You can get your creativity working, and personalize your site as much as you need to.

Squarespace is the perfect option if you want to achieve giving your site a sleek look with premium features, never mind how limited the options are.



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