09/04/2019
đĽWhich platform is your website on? What do you like or dislike about it?
This question comes up so often in groups and everyone seems to have an opinion about this, but truly- which platform is best for you and your business?
Each option will have its pros and cons but Iâll breakdown my thoughts on each one to help you make your decision if youâre considering building a site on one of these 3.
Wix in my mind is the least versatile of the options. Mobile design is not built in, requiring you to build a second version of your site that is mobile responsive. I find the templates (and finished web designs) look outdated and lack functionality. You can of course start with Wix and upgrade later, but why build it twice when you can start out with Squarespace or Wordpress
Squarespace has become a go-to favorite for certain projects and is actually what I use now to host three different sites. After years of avowing that Wordpress would be the only platform Iâd use, I now use both, but rely more heavily on Squarespace currently. When I design for clients, I find that they have an easier time marinating and updating their sites on Squarespace and you might find this to be the case, too. SSâs built-in templates are visually appealing, contemporary, and thoughtful in their design so if you donât have a âdesign eyeâ you can build yourself something beautiful, and quickly. In one of my offerings, we build a Squarespace website side by side in only 1 day. Thatâs how simple this platform is!
Wordpress (.org not to be confused with .com) is a self-hosted solution that gives you the most flexibility in the long run. With plug-ins to complete just about any thing youâd like your website to do and an added tool like Elementor Pro (which allows you to create designs, even if you donât know code) the sky is the limit with WP. It also has a steeper learning curve to get started than Squarespace, but if youâre already technically inclined, you will likely pick it up quickly.