WordPress vs Wix for small business
A straight comparison for small business owners, from someone who builds websites for a living. I build WordPress sites as a freelancer, so I've tried hard to be fair to the other side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Factor | WordPress | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | You own the site and can move hosts anytime | Site stays on Wix; you can't export a working copy |
| Cost (typical) | Hosting $5–$30/mo + one-off build | Monthly subscription for as long as the site exists |
| SEO control | Full control: schema, URLs, speed | Good basics, less control |
| Speed | Excellent when built lean | Decent; limited tuning |
| Ease of editing | Easy with the block editor + training | Very easy drag and drop |
| Best for | Businesses that want to grow and own the asset | Hobby sites and very small DIY budgets |
The verdict
Choose Wix if you want to build it yourself this weekend and never grow beyond a few pages. Choose WordPress if your website is a business asset you want to own, rank on Google and extend over time.
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