Note:<\/strong> in this post, we are comparing\u00a0Wix\u00a0with wordpress.org, not wordpress.com. The two are different domains with different functions.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We will get into the detailed comparison of\u00a0WordPress\u00a0vs\u00a0Wix\u00a0in a while, first, let’s understand the different approaches they work on.\u00a0WordPress\u00a0is a content management system<\/a> and\u00a0Wix\u00a0is a website builder. To make the right choice it is important to understand what each platform brings to the table.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In essence, the comparison between two platforms fights to balance between two main ideas:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To build a platform where creating a website is extremely easy for beginners,\u00a0Wix\u00a0sacrificed some flexibility. On the flip side, WordPress compromised some beginner friendliness to provide users the flexibility to 100% customize their website.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If we evaluate based on how quickly a beginner can create a website,\u00a0Wix\u00a0is the clear winner. Although\u00a0Wix\u00a0is not as flexible after building the website, it is a great platform to quickly manifest a simple and elegant website.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Creating a website on\u00a0Wix\u00a0is as easy as ordering food from an app. After signup, you can create your website in three simple steps.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Publish\u00a0and\u00a0voila! You have a fully functioning live website.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Creating a website with\u00a0WordPress\u00a0is pretty easy too. But the hosting is not as simplified as on\u00a0Wix. There is a certain process to follow. You need to set up your\u00a0WordPress\u00a0website with a host and it’s a little more difficult to get your site up and running.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Also Read: 6 Reasons Why WordPress Is Still the Best CMS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although the extra steps to get web hosting and domain name are eased out by hosting providers nowadays. So we are talking an extra 5-10 minutes before getting started. After the setup, you can choose from the free and paid templates to design your website.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Even though creating a website with\u00a0WordPress\u00a0is not as simple as\u00a0Wix\u00a0but still it is a beginner-friendly process.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n While in terms of ease of use,\u00a0Wix\u00a0won but\u00a0WordPress\u00a0hits a home run in flexibility and customizations.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n With\u00a0Wix\u00a0to add more functionality, you have to depend on the\u00a0Wix\u00a0app market only. The\u00a0Wix\u00a0app market is better than a platform like\u00a0Squarespace\u00a0but not even close to what a\u00a0WordPress\u00a0website can do.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Currently, the\u00a0Wix\u00a0app market is filled with over 300 apps but that’s nothing in comparison to\u00a0WordPress\u00a0which you will see in a second.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On the code front to users are extremely limited.\u00a0Wix\u00a0does not allow you to add many custom codes.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n WordPress\u00a0is better than\u00a0Wix\u00a0on both edges.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n WordPress\u00a0has over 53,000\u00a0plugins\u00a0along with thousands of premium\u00a0plugins\u00a0to add any type of functionality you want without having to make code tweaks. Whether it’s social media integration,\u00a0google\u00a0ads management<\/a>, or quizzes, you can get it instantly with\u00a0plugins.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Along with that you or a hired\u00a0WordPress\u00a0developer<\/a> can add new features through custom coding on your website. Unlike\u00a0Wix, there are no limitations on coding.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Wix\u00a0has some e-commerce assistance in the form of pre-built online store templates. The templates are good if you are planning to sell simple products because it is not much you can do with them.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you want to customize product descriptions you’ll be disappointed.\u00a0Wix\u00a0does not allow that much flexibility. The\u00a0eCommerce\u00a0functionality is available in their special store plans which are costlier than the usual packages.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Also Read: 7 Steps to Make Your Ecommerce Business Successful<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n WordPress\u00a0has great options for users who want to build an\u00a0eCommerce\u00a0store.\u00a0Although you will be required to install a\u00a0plugin\u00a0for\u00a0eCommerce\u00a0functionality.\u00a0The two most popular options are woo-commerce (for physical products) and easy digital downloads (for virtual products).\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Along with each\u00a0plugin, there are many add-on\u00a0plugins\u00a0to further enhance your online store. For instance, you can find\u00a0plugins\u00a0to add print-on-demand services, cart optimization, payment gateway security, and more. Just like\u00a0WordPress\u00a0has numerous\u00a0plugins, the\u00a0eCommerce\u00a0plugins\u00a0give a lot of flexibility on how to handle your store.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Between\u00a0Wix\u00a0and\u00a0WordPress, it’s the flexibility of the latter that makes it a far better choice than the former for\u00a0eCommerce\u00a0stores.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Data ownership means who owns the website data and whether it can be migrated to other platforms easily?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For beginners who are looking for a quick way to set up a decent website might not worry about data ownership, but you should consider it before making a final decision.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For data ownership, it’s not even a competition.\u00a0WordPress\u00a0sweeps all the votes in its\u00a0favor. And here’s the reason:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Official\u00a0Wix\u00a0statement on data ownership<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Your\u00a0Wix\u00a0site and all of its content is hosted exclusively on Wix\u2019s servers, and cannot be transferred elsewhere.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Specifically, it is not possible to export or embed files, pages or sites, created using the\u00a0Wix\u00a0Editor or ADI, to another external destination or host.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Now that’s what we call a red flag.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n On the other hand,\u00a0WordPress\u00a0grants users full control of all their data. They can download, export, or manipulate 100% of the website data because you are the sole owner of your content.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Like we said – it’s not even a competition.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n While\u00a0WordPress\u00a0has been winning with flexibility and 100% data ownership for users, this is where\u00a0Wix\u00a0alters the game. With\u00a0WordPress\u00a0either you or a managed\u00a0WordPress\u00a0host have to handle everything like security, software update, data backup, and more.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n With\u00a0Wix, you don’t even need to move a needle. It takes care of security, updates, or hackers. It does it all.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Also Read: 7 Ways to improve your WordPress Website Security<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although in\u00a0WordPress, you don’t necessarily have to do everything. You can\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Wix\u00a0offers simple monthly plans for both – normal websites and\u00a0Wix\u00a0eCommerce\u00a0stores. The pricing for\u00a0WordPress\u00a0is a little dicey. There are two fixed costs with\u00a0WordPress\u00a0– hosting and domain name.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Beyond that, you might need to buy premium\u00a0plugins\u00a0and themes for enhanced functionality, security, or design.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Which one is cheaper between the two, is a little difficult to estimate.\u00a0WordPress\u00a0is cheaper in the long term because of the flat monthly prices\u00a0on\u00a0Wix.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Many experts argue that\u00a0Wix\u00a0is better than\u00a0WordPress\u00a0for SEO and vice e versa. But there is not much difference between the two. For\u00a0on-page SEO, they both provide:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For off-page SEO, a\u00a0backlink\u00a0from another site or social signal doesn’t care where the link leads.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although the point of difference can be the control users have over their websites. Things like optimizing sites for speed, advanced options for crawling and indexing which can directly contribute to better rankings.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Like we said in the beginning our loyalties lie with\u00a0WordPress. So you already\u00a0kinda\u00a0knew what we will conclude.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We recommend that if you\u2019re looking to just get started with a simple website and do not care much about data ownership or flexibility,\u00a0Wix\u00a0is a good option for you. But do remember that when you might want more customization and flexibility on your website or you might want to migrate to\u00a0WordPress, it will be hard. (We\u00a0are putting it mildly, it’s\u00a0gonna\u00a0be painful)\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n WordPress\u00a0is the best solution out there for almost everybody and here why:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWix vs WordPress: Preview\u202f\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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