Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress for a UK small business
All three can produce a good site. The best choice depends on how much time you have and how much control you need.
Wix and Squarespace
Both are website builders. You design the site yourself with drag-and-drop tools and pay a monthly subscription.
- Fast to start
- You do the work, or pay someone
- Limited control of speed and SEO details
WordPress
WordPress is open source and very flexible, but needs hosting and regular updates.
- Most control
- Needs maintenance
- Quality depends on the developer
When to hire someone
If you would rather spend your time running the business, a fixed-price build from £499 can cost less than the hours you would spend, and it will be set up for search from the start.
Common questions
Which is best for a small business?
For a few pages and little time, a builder is fine. For search traffic and control, a professionally built site is better.
Do I own a Wix or Squarespace site?
You own your content, but the site runs on their platform, so moving can mean rebuilding.