Requires frequent maintenance and monitoring, especially if there are updates to the platform, theme, or plugins. Since Wix doesn’t open its platform to external developers, it controls all aspects of the platform – meaning it manages all the updates and maintenance work for you. Includes a free media library.Īlso supports categories and tagging, along with featured images, post backdating, and private posts.īasic SEO functionality, with advanced features included via Site Booster on the Unlimited plan or higher.īasic SEO tools, with Yoast plugin providing advanced features at a premium cost of $69 for one website. Supports categories, tagging, mobile blogging, and contributing authors. Better for pure ecommerce sites, or for selling in bulk. Must install a plugin like WooCommerce to create an online store. Very flexible and customizable, but could be problematic if your custom tools or plugins break down.īuilt-in sales features in any of its ecommerce plans. Limited customization, but all the features and functions are closely controlled, monitored, and tested to ensure they work properly. Remember we recommend you use WordPress themes built by the platform itself. Over 800 professionally designed templates for you to work off, but you can’t switch templates without redesigning your site.Īlmost limitless control over your site’s aesthetic (if you have advances coding knowledge).

If not, you might need to hire someone who is.

It’s best if you know how to code and you are technically savvy.

Steep learning curve (not beginner friendly). You don’t need to know how to code, as Wix is catered to non-technical users. A very user-friendly drag-and-drop website builder.

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