Ready for another tech tip? Well then here is Greg Doig with another one for you. If you're looking to start a new website for your small business, you may want to hire a website designer or developer down the road. It can be an expensive investment. If you're just starting and you're on a tight budget, DIYing your website is a great solution. There are a variety of website platforms to choose from. Each platform serves a different need.
Here are three of the most popular website builders available to you. Number one, Squarespace. Squarespace is a website platform known for its user friendly interface. and modern website design templates. Squarespace websites are built through block style building. You drag and drop blocks into columns and rows. That might limit you if you want to do any out of the box design. Number two, Wix. Wix is a platform made for small business owners who want an easy solution.
While the website building process is simple, Wix lacks the functionality and customization you can find on platforms like Squarespace and WordPress unless you're willing to pay for more features with higher costing plans. You can choose Wix if you want to get a basic website up quickly. and custom design and animations are limited on the free plan. Number three, self hosted WordPress. WordPress is more flexible than Squarespace or Wix.
You download the WordPress software and install it on your own web server, or you can buy web hosting from a lot of companies on the internet. It may require a bit more technical knowledge, but ultimately WordPress allows more flexibility. Before you choose your website platform, think about your website goals in the short and long term, do you want an easy to update website? Squarespace and Wix might be the best options. Will you want a more customized design down the line?
Then WordPress might be the best solution for your business. Get the latest top tech news stories once a week by signing up for the tech newsletter@gregdoig.com and subscribe to the tech brewed YouTube channel for videos and podcasts. Thank you.