According to WebsiteBuilderExpert, the best website builder is Wix<\/a>, while the most popular CMS is WordPress<\/a> (with a market share of 43%). To help you create a website as fast as possible, we will leave all the other website builders on the side and focus on Wix and WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, on the one hand, there is Wix<\/a>, a builder whose unstoppable marketing efforts made sure the company rose to the top (featuring A-list celebrities in advertisements also helped). Wix\u2019s drag-and-drop method of building a website makes the tool so attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, there is WordPress<\/a>, which has always been linked with blogging. Back in the day, it was a go-to blogging platform for creative writers who simply wanted to write without worrying about the website\u2019s looks or code. Nowadays, it\u2019s popular in the development communities, as many professional developers choose this platform to build sites for clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you choose between the two, we will cover everything related to WordPress vs. Wix; you will get a complete breakdown to help you find the right solution for website building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: There is also <\/em>WordPress.com<\/em><\/a>. In this article, we will solely focus on the open-source version\u4e00WordPress.org. To learn more about the differences between these two, click <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimer: Themes Kingdom team is not affiliated with any of the mentioned apps, plugins, or tools, nor do we earn a commission if you purchase any of the tools through referral links in this article. We merely wanted to name some services that can help you create a website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The main difference between these two is in the technical approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress is an open-source software you need to download to start building a website.<\/strong> Being open-source software means that developers can contribute to its source code, improving it and updating its features. Also, WordPress is not quite a one-and-done solution: once you install WP, you will need to find a hosting provider<\/a>, install WP on a web server and purchase a domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wix is an on-the-go builder that allows you to create a website in minutes.<\/strong> It has its own editor that uses a drag-and-drop method to arrange and rearrange website elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, the funny thing about these two is that WordPress and Wix are slowly moving into each other’s territory. Thanks to the Gutenberg block editor<\/a>, WordPress has provided a quicker website creation process; WP now uses blocks you can rearrange like LEGOs to design a website, which resembles the drag-and-drop builder Wix uses. Wix introduced Editor X<\/a> and Wix Velo<\/a>, tools designed to help you build professional web apps. These two tools are combinations of drag and drop builder, JavaScript and CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n But no matter the case, both WordPress and Wix stick to their technical differences. WordPress is a bit more complex to use, while Wix has always been portrayed as a quick solution for website building that creates good results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, if you are wondering which one you should choose and how they compare to one another, we will score these tools within six categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s compare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to ease of use, WordPress is not the easiest builder. As mentioned above, WordPress requires you to install it<\/a>, just like you would install any other software. The installation itself is pretty quick, but there are more steps you need to complete in order to be able to create a website: you need to find a WP theme, a hosting provider, and purchase a domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: The good news is that <\/em>some hosting providers, like DreamHost, offer a one-click WordPress installation<\/em><\/a> within their panel. If you choose WP to build your website, search for this option, as it can make your life a lot easier. If you don\u2019t want to bother researching all hosting providers that support WordPress, check out Themes Kingdom hosting<\/a>. Within our hosting plans, you get a Themes Kingdom WordPress theme of your choice, an SSL, premium support and personal, and commercial licenses. The Starter plan allows you to get 5,000 monthly visits, the Growth plan 25,000 visits, and the Power plan allows your website to have 100,000 monthly visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wix is one of the easiest website builders to use<\/strong>, hence why it\u2019s so popular. You don\u2019t have to install any software, hosting is taken care of by Wix.com, and designing a website is performed in your browser. This builder is famous for its drag-and-drop method, so it’s pretty intuitive to arrange website elements and create pages. It will take you only a few minutes to get the first version of your website. But, there\u2019s a catch. You will be limited in your choices and may be unable to design the website just how you want it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, regarding ease of use, Wix takes the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress vs. Wix – 0:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before 2018, WordPress was a tool that could help you build a website in a few hours, and it was recommended that you are at least familiar with HTML and CSS. Since December 2018, when WP first introduced Gutenberg<\/a>, the games have changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Gutenberg, WordPress\u2019s block editor, first appeared, it was an editor that superseded the old WYSIWYG editor (an acronym for \u2018what you see is what you get\u2019). The older, Classic editor<\/a> was revolutionary in its days, providing fields for editing content within a single area. But, WordPress developers agreed that WP has to keep up with the trends and be a bit closer to the website builders when it comes to design. That’s why they created Gutenberg<\/a>, an editor that uses blocks, units in which you can add all kinds of media with a drag and drop method. A block can be regular text, an image, a video, a button, a widget, a table, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, Gutenberg is so much more than just an editor\u4e00it\u2019s a full-blown website editor that you can use to create posts and pages. This means that WordPress users can now edit any section of the website without needing to go through the code or use plugins.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since it\u2019s not enough to just install WordPress to create a website, we also have to mention WordPress templates you need to use to develop a site\u4e00WordPress themes. There are thousands of free and premium WordPress themes available, and we suggest you search for a reliable theme maker to get a well-coded, reliable, and secure theme. Also, if you are on a time limit and have a tight budget, be sure to check out themes published in the official WordPress theme directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/em> Before choosing a theme, investigate the theme creator.<\/em> Check their social media reviews and comments, website comments and reviews on Google.<\/em> Click on the button often referred to as ‘theme demo’. A demo of a theme should portray how a theme looks and performs. By viewing a theme’s demo, you can get the idea of how the theme works and which parts of it you would change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wix has a template library of over 500 templates<\/strong>, all placed in several categories: online store, portfolio, blog, events, restaurants, etc. To create a website with Wix, all you need to do is choose a template, use the drag and drop method to customize it (to an extent), take care of the SEO part of the website and publish it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When choosing the winner for this category, we have to go with WordPress. Why? Because WordPress’s interface is now easier than ever to use and offers you many possibilities and customization options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress vs. Wix – 1:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to SEO, the question is whether you can create a website that will be ranked in Google searches using WordPress and Wix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s first discuss WordPress SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress is SEO-friendly<\/strong>, but we suggest you use a plugin to take it to the next level and modify multiple SEO elements and parameters. If you type in the Google search bar \u201cwordpress seo\u201d, the first search result that will pop up is Yoast<\/a>, the number one SEO plugin for WP. There is also an All-In-One SEO Pack<\/a>, which is a tool that guides you towards making your site more approachable to Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wix does SEO well for a website builder<\/strong>\u4e00it allows you to change page titles, headings, alt attributes, etc. However, there are four significant problems with Wix SEO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help your website rank higher, Wix introduced Wix SEO Wiz<\/a>, a tool that gives Wix users advice within tutorials on how they can get ranked. According to Wix, if you want to get ranked on Google, all you need to do is complete a checklist of SEO tips and tricks and your website will have better chances of being ranked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the score, we have to give this one to WordPress. For a website builder, Wix has some impressive ways to help you get ranked, but it can’t beat CMS’s SEO potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress vs. Wix – 2:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The question of support is interesting to answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress doesn\u2019t have official support agents you can reach out to<\/strong> when you bump into an issue on your website. What it does have is a well-developed community of thousands of developers. We advise you to check out the official WordPress.org Support<\/a>, as it contains a lot of resources that can help you build your website. Also, WordPress has many \u2018unofficial\u2019 communities you can turn to for help, such as Dev.to WordPress community<\/a>. But, before you reach out to the devs, we recommend you check out WordPress tutorials. There are thousands of tutorials available from respected resources that can help you get started with WP. A good place to start is WPBeginner tutorials<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: If you choose one of the hosting companies that is specialized in WordPress, like <\/em>SiteGround<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>Kinsta<\/em><\/a>, you can reach out to their support to help with your WP issue, even if you don\u2019t have a problem with your hosting account. Just know that the cheaper the plan you use, the less support you will receive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: If you have purchased a WordPress theme from a reliable source, the theme maker in question should provide you with support. For example, if you have been using a Themes Kingdom theme, you can always <\/em>reach out to our support team<\/em><\/a> to give you a hand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wix, unlike WordPress, offers phone support, and live chat<\/strong> and has a whole Help Center <\/a>you can turn to for help. In the center, you can find Wix articles that can help you get started with creating a website. For the very technical questions, we recommend you contact support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The score on this one? It\u2019s a tie. WordPress doesn\u2019t have official support but has so many communities you can turn to, while Wix has good support, followed by forums and tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress vs. Wix – 3:2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have read anything about WordPress, you know that it is well-known for its free and premium plugins; there is a plugin for any functionality you want to add to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most famous plugin is WooCommerce<\/a>, an e-commerce platform built on WP, which can help you quickly build an online store. But there are many more. If you want to see what type of tools and extensions you can add to a WP site, check out the official plugin directory on WordPress.org<\/a>. Currently, there are over 59,000 free plugins available in the directory. It’s worth mentioning that all the plugins in the directory went through a quick assessment by the WP developers; you can click the Publish button, and the plugin will be posted. A minimum of standard plugin developers must comply with when creating and uploading a plugin. You can read more on this in the Detailed Plugin Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that our Bonum WordPress theme<\/a> is the first block-based theme published on WooCommerce.com? This means that Bonum is the first e-commerce theme built entirely on the Gutenberg editor that deserved a spot on the WooCommerce platform. You can read more about it here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to plugin installation, setup, and update, you will need some technical knowledge, but nothing too heavy. The whole process of plugin installation is fairly easy and intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to Wix, this website builder has its Tools and Features<\/a>, and there is also an App Market<\/a>, where you can find hundreds of free and paid apps that can help you expand your website\u2019s functionality. The apps are created either by Wix developers or unofficial developers. So, for example, there are 12 tools you can use to analyze traffic, 27 apps to help you collect leads, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The verdict? Wix apps may be easier to use and set up but are limited compared to the WP plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Current score: WordPress vs. Wix – 4:2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s first discuss WordPress pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe main difference between WordPress and Wix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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