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Website Builders
Ready to take your business online? Discover which website builder is right for you.
Wix
If you are a beginner, then this website is great with its easy to use drag and drop features along with the ability to have complete creative control over your site.
Pricing
$35/mo
Pros
Lots of designer templates to choose from
Ability to create free websites
Easy to use drag and drop interface
Plenty of additional Apps included and within the upgrade
Excellent SEO features to help get your website noticed
Cons
Designs for mobile require editing additional to main site
Unable to switch templates after building site
Web content not exportable to other sites
The free version displays the Wix logo and has Wix in the domain name
Some features are more complex and have a learning curve
SquareSpace
A clean and beautiful website builder with plenty of templates for your startup needs, it is perfect for both creatives and business owners with no design background.
Pricing
Free 14-day trial
Plans: US $12/mo - US $40/mo
Pros
Famous 3rd party App integrations
A perfect blend for beginners and developers to create the features they require
The platform has a mobile app which allows users to edit their site on the go
Great template designs optimized for desktops, tablets and mobile devices
Cons
No free plans
Website editor can be overly complex at times and therefore requires manual changes
User is required to save edits manually
Network Solutions
This site provides plenty of tools and web hosting options to get you started, however it requires a little more involvement from the user to get going. For those looking for more advanced features to their site, this is the perfect fit.
Pricing
US $5.69/mo - US $18.98 /mo
Pros
Custom and advanced options available
Supports domain transfers
Cons
Confusing interface at times
Cheap to start, however a lot of cross-selling for features with auto renewable plans
Difficult to calculate pricing until user has begun to build the site
WordPress
WordPress.com is the building block of the WordPress platform which is geared towards those looking for complete control over their site and have more time to invest in a bit of coding.
Pricing
Free - US $59/mo
Pros
Many bespoke features
Perfect for creating the ultimate blog
Other great features for free
Cons
Most themes and templates are blogging focussed
Learning curve can be steep for coding if unfamiliar
Site 123
A great and simple website builder aimed at complete novices.
Pricing
Free - US $41/mo
Pros
Templates optimized for both mobile and tablet
An extensive app market 200+ templates to get started
Cons
Templates cannot be changed once site is live
Limited creative freedom
Lack of transparency on pricing
Web.com
Designed for those in need of an all-in-one package including domain names, hosting and website builder all in the same platform.
Pricing
US $1.95/mo - US $3.95/mo (1st month only)
US $14.95/mo (2nd month onwards)
Pros
Intuitive design interface making it easy for beginners
Multiple options for building different types of websites
Cons
Windows hosting not supported
Significant change in pricing post promotional period (need to read plan features carefully)
Domain name renewals can be pricey
WebFlow
A design tool providing users the ability to write code where required without having to go deep into source code. Its drag and drop interface gives users an intermediary platform between super simple Wix and total coding platforms such as Wordpress.
Pricing
Unlimited free plan includes all features of Webflow plus free Webflow subdomain
Paid options start from US $12/mo
Pros
Fully customizable websites
Great for advanced development especially where content management systems (CMS) are large or complex
Cons
Limited webfont collection - only Google and Typekit
Project based pricing model rather than fixed overall
Weebly
An easy to use interface for beginners with powerful features including ecommerce and blogging.
Pricing
Free - US $25/mo (for annual subscription)
Pros
Full set of basic tools to create your first website and even an online store
Great customizable themes and the ability for the user to switch between themes
Excellent ease of use
Cons
Limited customization with drag and drop
No automated design based on AI requiring more manual involvement
GoDaddy
Very easy to use website builder with the ability to create platforms at super speed.
Pricing
Free - US $24.99/mo
Pros
Create a site and be up and running within minutes
Competitive pricing
Cons
Less visually appealing sites compared to other builders
Limited creative freedom
Zyro
A DIY website builder with an easy to use interface with the ability to get up and running fast with basic features.
Pricing
Free - US $29.80/mo
Pros
Optimized for mobile devices
Ease of use
Drag and drop interface
New and innovative AI features
Cons
Unable to switch templates once site is built
Upgrade required for most if not all add-on features