Wix vs Squarespace: which should you choose?
A straight comparison of the two most popular DIY website builders, plus a third option most small businesses overlook.
Wix and Squarespace are both do-it-yourself website builders. You pick a template, customize it, and maintain it yourself. They are good tools, but the work, and the ongoing upkeep, is on you. Here is how they stack up, and when it makes more sense to have your site built and managed for you.
The verdict
If you want maximum layout control, Wix edges it. If you want polished design with less fuss, Squarespace wins. But both share the same catch: you are the web designer, the SEO person, and the support team. For a busy local business, that is the real cost.
The third option: we build your site for you on our own platform, optimize it for local search, add AI lead capture, and manage it going forward, starting at $99/month.
DIY builders vs done-for-you
| Feature | Wix / Squarespace | Website Wannabe |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds and maintains it | You do | We do, end to end |
| Time to launch | Days to weeks of your time | About two weeks, hands-off |
| Design | Pick a template, tweak it yourself | Built for your industry, done for you |
| Local SEO | Your job to figure out | Foundation included; managed as an add-on |
| Lead capture | Basic forms | AI chat + 24/7 lead capture built in |
| Updates and edits | You do them | We handle them |
| Growth (SEO, ads, reviews, leads) | Buy and run separate tools | Add-ons we manage for you |
| Custom software and apps |
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Questions, answered
Is Wix or Squarespace better for a small business?
Both can work, but both require you to design, optimize, and maintain the site yourself. If your time is better spent running your business, a done-for-you site is usually the better value.
Can you build on Wix or Squarespace for me?
We build on our own platform, which is faster and gives us full control to optimize for local search and lead capture. We can migrate you from Wix or Squarespace.
How much does a done-for-you site cost?
Our website plan starts at $99/month, with hosting, updates, and support included. Add growth services only when you need them.
Still deciding?