Wix vs Squarespace (Best Website Builder 2021)
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Squarespace or Wix? If you are starting a website, this is likely to be a very important decision for you. Both are powerful and popular among website owners, but what is different about them and which is right for you? In this video, I answer that question for you simply and clearly.
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Review Summary:
1. Website construction:
Wix is based on a drag and drop setup while Squarespace is more oriented around a grid system in which you can insert items. While both work well, the Wix system seems to be more intuitive and similar to what many are accustomed to (i.e. similar to the features seen in Microsoft office products, canva.com, etc.) Wix also offers more customization as a result of this style as well. Rather than being limited to a grid, Wix allows you to make your site look EXACTLY as you want it to!
2. Price:
I cannot tell you which is cheaper because depending on when you watch this video, Squarespace may be cheaper than Wix or the other way around. What I can say however is that it is important that you check to verify the price is the monthly price, paid monthly vs the monthly price paid annually. This is a tricky little thing that the site builders do!
3. eCommerce:
As far as ecommerce goes, both website builders are very capable but Squarespace generally has a few more tools, including gift cards, custom receipts, and more of that sort.
4. Blog:
I really like the blog features and layout on Wix, but Squarespace is famous for their blog capabilities. Depending on how large you want your blog to become, it may be worth it to check out Wordpress.Org as a blog site (and have it hosted with Blue Host, Host Gator, or Siteground.
5. Styles:
Wix has more templates and allows for more customization for each one, but Squarespace still has quite a few templates! Overall though, if you want a professional personalized website, Wix is a clear choice.
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Hi, which is better to use if I'm trying to make a website that is more on viewing but it has payment feature like for donation?
mannn where is yall CSS on this site or is this what yall going for?
Thank you! I'm a visual artist who has been struggling to find a good fit for creating a portfolio site that I can also drive sales from. I'd narrowed it down to Wix and SquareSpace but have had issues with both. This video has helped a lot! So, thanks again for such a well thought out presentation. Subbed!
If you are a visual artist Wix gives you more flexibility and you can literally start your website from a blank canvas and not be reliant on any template.
I’d also check out Webflow if you don’t need e-commerce features (that one is super powerful and more targeted towards graphic designers without needing to code).
3:54 Wix sounded great until he mentioned the inability to change templates without having to start over. Yikes
I have always used WIX for my official CZcams channel website. Even for a 9 year-old it's really simple and easy to use 👍
I am trying to decide between both and it’s really really difficult to choose. I am trying both and both are great, but so far, Wix has some better tools but squarespace has better templates.
Just finished a portfolio site using Squarespace. It definitely has its limitations, but it was really straightforward to use.
Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you so much!!
Great job!!! Very clear and to the point .......Thank you. I think I will go with WIX just because of the ease of customization.
I have a Wix store. You're right about custom receipts etc - they are there but you have to take a deep dive from the dashboard to find them. Overall I'm happy though - the updates to the editor over the last few years have been very positive.
Clear, straightforward.
Really useful. Thanks
Great overview man... setting up my Nutrition and Lifestyle coaching site... using squarespace at the moment, find it a bit annoying with spacers and quite un intuitive (better than wordpress though) .
One thing about the more restrictive nature of squarespace though, as a beginner it might help your stick to tested layouts , fonts etc
From a background in photoshops, where using layers etc makes everything fluid, Wix seems more "artistic" and with less block to be encountered.
Of course, everything is tough when you are just learning it, so once I get into squarespace maybe I'll be evangelical about how great it is... but it really seems for a beginner Wix might be easier .
Thanks for the presentation, great job, great manner... really clear
Great reviews of both. I know and have used WIX and found your description to be highly accurate. I do not know SS but it makes sense that it somewhat mirrors the capabilities of WIX but that it is more static/template driven (my inference from your description). I think I will go back to WIX as I am going to be building a landing page with a product that will have links to other sites for order placement and fulfillment. I don't need a full blown E-commerce capable site as I will outsource that to 3rd parties. Thanks for your insights!
Bro im planning to make a website soon. Do u have any tips on how to drive traffic into ur website?
@@frolichd1049 lots of self-promo. I know it’s really obvious sounding, but it’s super helpful on whatever social media you use. Good luck!
Thank you Wayne!
Order placement and fulfillment? What you mean that your website won’t do that ?
I feel like wix and square space are the apple and android of website makers. Wix is like android it looks a little older but is more customizable and square space has less editing but (in my opinion) more updated and easier to use
Thanks for this! I've been using wix for a while & considered switching to squarespace. I like the freedom of wix & getting started aspect. I wish wix had better customer service.
Wix can do e-commerce. It’s an app that can be added to the website. The e-commerce/store app can sell physical and digital products. It looks pretty easy to manage the “shop” on Wix. Just saying. :) Thanks for the great comparison video. It helped me decide to stay with Wix. :D
thank you! this was super helpful!
This was extremely helpful! Thank you so much!!
I’m going with Wix. Thank you.
Very Informative and good explanation. Thank you very much.
best website explainer video on youtube- guaranteed
Watching this after switching from Squarespace to Wix after 4 years 😅 Squarespace is nice but they are currently going through some changes...that I am too impatient to wait for lol. I'm gonna miss Squarespace but Wix gives me more creative freedom. Plus, you can basically set up your own grid on Wix.
Man this was a awesome very detailed video
Very helpful! Thank you! And subscribed.
Thank you, very good explanations
Back in 2019 I looked at Wix, Squarespace and Duda platforms in order to find a better alternative to difficult o manage WordPress & Joomla! Duda was by far the best website builder, for a small agency like mine anyway. Would you consider doing tutorials for them too? They have great tech support!
Thank you, thank you! Very helpful.
Hi bud, great video !!!
What would suggest for a Privet Member Cite with video content. Which one will be better ?
Thank you for the video, it helped a lot and you covered all the points that helped me make my decision. Subscribing to you
So helpful- thanks!
LOVE THIS CHANNEL SO MUCH!!! IT DESERVES LIKES AND SUBSCRIPTION!!!
Thank you, really helpful
Hello :D I have one question :) which website builder is better if I want to incorporate podcasts?
Thanks for the help!!
Thanks. Very helpful.
Great review 🙌 thanks so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
This is great! Thank you!
very good content! It looks like Wix might be better choice for real estate agent website.
Thanks bro, u are the best!
Thanks this definitely helps
this is the video i needed
Love Wix I have used them for almost a decade now... They constantly adapt and improve.
thank u sir
Thank you so much for this
Excellent explanation.
At 4:36 it does sound like WiX is a clear choice. (the difference between Grid-Lines and Drag-N-Drop… I’m liking Drag-N-Drop)
Who got a Squarespace OR Wix pre-roll ad? I got Wix.
I got wix
Adobe lol 😂
@@funtimes8048 Can you host on Adobe as well?
@@funtimes8048 can you host on adobe as well?
Vann Apragal no
Love your content. Do you have an opinion on which is better for blog and affiliate marketing - wix or Builderall? I’d be keen to hear your opinion. Thanks 🇦🇺
It’s really tough for a Wix site to perform well in the search rankings. I’d recommend building on Wordpress if you’re not comfortable programming yourself and Squarespace if you’re short on time and looking for a WISIWYG editor.
Wix are on top of it. Literally got a Wix add on this video 😂 so are they the best 😂😂
Same I had wix advert before video
I think that he owns wix lol
I just saw square space adds
He makes money for the ad space
Good video. Well done.
Correction:
Wix also has the restore feature and saves previous publishes.
That was very iseful thank you~💖
WIX has multi author as well, they have the add author button.
Really? Must've change
Great video!
I have a problem. As far as I can see there's no way on Wix to give users the ability to update data that they submitted previously. For example to edit a brief resume or just to change their address. Seems like an elementary requirement to me, which is why I never thought to check it out before I signed up with them.
This is an absolute MUST on the site I'm developing. I've done quite a bit of work and now I'm worried it's been wasted. Is there any hack to get Wix to do this? If not, does Wordpress, Squarespace or any other tool allow you to?
So, which is the best website builder for a PODCAST? Please answer! Thanks!
Which would you recommend if you are creating multiples blogs and/or websites?
Super informative video
My older coworker wants to start a local business helping the elderly or people that need help with tasks like shopping or driving to local places. We're in a very small town with no Uber or anything. Everyone knows each other and everyone is on Facebook. Which would be the best way to go about helping setup a website for this? Or does she even need one? Maybe she just needs a Facebook business page to share with people given the size of the town we're in and the audience it's mainly geared towards.
Hello, I think she should stick with Facebook give that a majority uses Facebook.
Which is better for affiliate marketing?
Format is the best, hands down. @
I'm trying to sell books. self publish. I think imma pull up on Wix bc I like the free version and eventually getting the paid one once I get some sales and clients
Great advice and information. Thanks and have a great day.
WIX IS THE BEST and customer service is awesome
Me : wait a minute, haven't I seen this guy before???
Me a few mins later : Waitttt, my fav tech review guy! :O
Thank you, Handsome!
Is a members' area included in both of their basic plans?
Hi, Thanks for sharing such a great video. Awesome job! I was wondering, would you still do mock layout design, style guide and wireframe in sketch/figma, or just jump straight into the builder?
Thankyou.
Perfect information
So im a personal trainer and i want to build my first website. On this website i just want to show pictures of my workplace and progress pictures, display my training options and times along with information about me, and excersizes. What would you recommend to for building my first website? I used Shopify for a couple days for another project and it was quite easy for me to use....
Thanks for this! Can you link mailchimp and an online waiver through Wix?
Have you done any research on personalization tools for Wix and Squarespace? I am writing a blog on WEbsite personalization and not able to find much on these two platforms.
Can either of these sites be integrated with shopify?
Is it possible to use horizontal swipe on mobile version in Squarespace?
It is not possible on Wix.
Aye bruh where you get that blue button up,
What os beat for a youth soccer club? Registration, invoicing,summer camp, about us, links and contact.
Not interested in results, schedueles bla bla... That stuff is already online in the leagues webpage.
I want a clean, cool, good for sigh up regular season and summer camp but modern, clean looking.
Do either of these have the ability to allow the customer to download a pdf file by automatically emailing the link to them once they purchase? I sell pdf files and need the customer to get them quickly.
Yes! Wix allows this option. You can add a PDF as the 'delivery' for a purchase.
P2 Design thank you for getting back with me.
That was my question, too! I want to automatically email images to the customer.
Squarespace does that too - if you add it as a digital product in your store
I am looking at building more of a blogging website that I can generate income with What do you guys suggest?
My daughter is started her first online business, e-commerce beauty products, 10-20 skus max and she's thinking of adding subscription services in a year after launch. Which one is best for that?
I use Squarespace and its easy as a starter. I can view my orders and my phone too which is helpful when I'm on the go
Is there anything like wix but cheaper?
Perfect Video !
Say I build a personal site with Wix to start off, then later I build a personal site with bought hosting and different domain name. How do I redirect visitors used to Wix site to personal site, and maybe cease using the Wix site?
I am a barber and I want a website for the first time, appointments easy to use, put notes, emails reminders and text, show services and products I can sell too. I use SCHEDULICITY now for appointments and all stuff that’s good too I like. But want my own website. But which one you guys think is great for me as first to do it? Thx for answers in advance
does non-premium version of wix support adsence ???
what about godaddy versus squarespace?
What other website builders would you recommend? Preferably that have modern templates and friendly drag-and-drop builder?
Weebly?
Is Wix the best for selling photo art prints? Just want a clean, simple look. Nothing complicated, just white background and the photos with titles and sizes available. Also, very important, a good easy to use e-commerce platform, AND good live support that actually takes PHONE CALLS and assists in real time. I'm leaning toward WIX, but what do you recommend for my needs? Thanks, great video!
Squarespace is your best bet
Can Squarespace accommodate say 1000 different sellers on the one website, each with their own profile?
Have your tried Siteupp?
i have a question if i buy the wix premium plan for e-commerce and online business does that mean that those facilities will be available for other websites on the same account ? i don't know yet whether I can host 2 websites from a single account yet so that's why I'm asking .
And also in terms of the SEO assistance which website builder has better response and effectiveness ?
someone please let me know
If you find a site you like built on Wix, can you find out what template they use?
Are these 2 websites builders better than Shopify?
Hiiii, does wiz allow custom domain transfer? Ex. If I went to name cheap for domain name can I integrate that w/wix?
It would be great if you made this video agin with the New Sqauresapce 7.1 Fluid engine!
Can you add a job scheduler to Wix?
Hi! I'm part of a group in college and besides using it as a blog, we want to put some study material (like images, games, texts...) on a website so teachers can download it and use it with their students at school. Which website builder do you think it would be better? Thank you from Brazil!
Late response, but I recommend Wix. It is a lot more flexible and also includes an option for a more advanced placing feature (For example, you can place your own vectors) so you can make your site as unique as possible. But remember, take this with a grain of salt.
Hi, what do you suggest - WIX or HostGator? I want to make a creative blog
Overall, I don't suggest using any EIG host. Take WIX if you need a free site. Otherwise, consider buying a domain and hosting service via Namecheap, A2 Hosting, etc. There are plenty of them. But please, don't use any EIG hosting service such as Bluehost, Hostgator, etc.
Why I need VAT number when for a payment method?
What if you just want to blog and have affiliate links
Am sick of paying other people to do a half ass job on my website so let's give this a go