no.5 - websites

2019 02 10_3209.jpg — website builders

all the things you need to know

do you want to build a website but don’t know where to start?

are the options overwhelming ?

do you get frustrated with not being able to make the website do what you want it to?

don’t have the money to pay someone thousands of dollars to build something for you?

are you pretty capable but just need someone to troubleshoot from time to time ?

don’t have the time to figure it all out ?

is it simply something you just don’t love doing?

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i have always been extremely fascinated by websites and i get lost in time creating and designing websites. when i hit a roadblock, i get more motivated to figure it out than frustrated.

i have used a number of the most common website builders and here is my opinion and feedback on square space, wix and word press.

my number one

squarespace is my number one. it is by far is the most user friendly, intuitive website builder and has met all my business and client needs with no complaints.

pros

beautiful modern & professional templates
responsive designs that accommodates mobile devices
amazing customer service
helpful online resources
built in image editor
e-commerce
Free SSL certificate
Analytics & Reports
Ability to input advance coding
connect your email through g-suite
great for a simple website or a eCommerce store
best for image based websites
no storage or bandwith restrictions
integrated email newsletter

cons

No third-party widget marketplace
Can be restrictive with font, colors as you apply it as a theme throughout the whole site
choosing a template can be overwhelming, there are a lot of options that have their own features
no free hosting
a bit higher in cost than others

recommended for small businesses that don’t need a lot of complicated functionality and features, for those who want a beautiful image based professional website, for artist, designers, bloggers, photographers, videographers.

wix would be my second choice. i definitely can see the benefits but i think i need to force myself to spend more time using it.

pros

free site option
easy learning curve
no coding required
fully hosted platform
drag & drop sit builder
free & paid apps
Free SSL certificate
connect your email through g-suite
great for a simple website or a eCommerce store
event registration, membership, online store
integrated email newsletter

cons

some say it’s very intuitive and easy to use but i find it hard to navigate compared to square space
no live chat but 24/7 phone support
not as “professional” looking as square space

recommended for businesses who need more functionality, and features versus looking for a beautiful image based website.

wordpress would be my last choice. this one is good for people with advance coding experience.

pros

free option
great option for advanced users
open source builder

cons

must download page builders like DIV for more features
no drag-and drop functionality
limited customization of page layouts
counterintuitive
no image editing
steep learning curve

recommended for people who have some coding experience or has the patience to take the time to learn. i generally don’t recommend, it’s not worth the time when there are better options out there.

have more questions? connect with me

are you stuck, frustrated or just want to update your website and don’t want to or can't afford to pay a ridiculously amount of money.

you have options.