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Pros and Cons of the Top Five Website Builders

The web is changing faster than ever, and staying on top of the latest web design trends can be a challenge.

Luckily, there are plenty of website platforms that can help sort through the confusion and let you build a new website that will impress your visitors, and include all the essentials.

All that is left is to find the right web builder for you and get started today. If you are not sure whether you are up to the challenge yourself, get in touch with us today, and ensure that you get a web designer who takes your business to the next level.

An easily accessible content management system is key for any organization because let’s face it, we are in the age of content. Being able to update and edit your website content is key in light of this. Let’s take a look at some of the best web design platforms.

Review 1: Wordpress

A go-to option for first-time web designers for more than a decade, Wordpress offers a variety of useful plugins and themes. You can format your page as a blog or static site, depending on your needs. Fleshing out more complex design ideas can be a bit more difficult, since Wordpress doesn’t use the same design grid system commonly found on other platforms. But if you are up to learning some basic HTML and CSS, then Wordpress should be your go to!

Wordpress is also a great base for custom designs. The flexibility and feature set allow fully customizable themes to be built and run on Wordpress.

Ease of Use: 3
Versatility: 5
Analytics: 5

 

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Review 2: Squarespace

A newcomer to the website platform party, Squarespace has hit the ground running with its user-friendly interface that can be picked up in minutes. For a low monthly fee, it is a perfect for those who want to build a clean and simple website that will end up looking great. A wide selection of different themes makes it easy to stand out with a unique design, and they even offer their own eCommerce platform.

Ease of Use: 5
Versatility: 4
Analytics: 5

 

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Review 3: Wix

Stacked up against like a platform like Wordpress, Wix is certainly able to hold its own ground, with powerful design tools and lots of customization options. The key difference between the two is that Wix is not an open-source platform. While this may limit the sheer number of tools available, it brings the added benefit of ensuring quality. SEO on Wix is not as comparable in quality as you see with Wordpress or Squarespace, but with Wix, you can be confident that plugins will offer continued support and not slow down your site. Wix, like Squarespace, also has a monthly cost.

Ease of Use: 5
Versatility: 4
Analytics: 3

 

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Review 4: Weebly

If you are familiar with Squarespace’s drag-and-drop interface, then picking up Weebly should be second nature. Great for those who don’t have a lot of web design experience, it offers a lot of flexibility with various themes and add-ons. If it has a drawback, it would be that it offers a bit less flexibility than some of its counterparts, it does not have as robust of an SEO value as platforms like Wordpress, and it also has a monthly cost.

Ease of Use: 5
Versatility: 3
Analytics: 4

 

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Review 5: Joomla

Perhaps not as popular as some of its competitors, Joomla stands out by offering a massive collection of themes and extensions, which all add complexity to your site. It is a perfect option for those who have tried some of the more popular builders and didn’t quite find what they were looking for.

Ease of Use: 4
Versatility: 4
Analytics: 4

 

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Review 6: Drupal

Drupal is a robust platform that is modular in nature. Don’t consider this platform for simple websites, but it is ideal for mid-to-large sized projects. Drupal has a modular structure that allows it to be customized to accommodate any business requirement. If you are considering working with a developer using the Drupal platform, make sure that they are well versed in Drupal as well as PHP and you will get the best results.

Ease of Use: 3
Versatility: 5
Analytics: 3