Wordpress vs. Squarespace: Which is right for your website?

by Maya Keitt

Battle of the builders! The Wordpress vs. Squarespace debate is a tricky one because both platforms are great options to choose from when building a site, but they both offer something specific to fit their target user’s needs. Is WordPress more robust than Squarespace? Is Squarespace more user friendly? Is WordPress better for creative design? Which one is most cost efficient? These are all great questions that will come into consideration when deciding on which platform you will choose to construct your site. Here are some pros and cons of both WordPress and Squarespace that help you make the right choice!

Squarespace Pros

• Great option for minimalist websites that won’t require much maintenance

• Extremely user-friendly

• Small learning curve, self-explanatory set up

• Customer support is unmatched. They will walk you through any issue/problem.

Squarespace Cons

• Cost for personal plan and business plan are relatively high (compared to WordPress)

• Design choices are limited

• Features and coding options are limited

• These limitations may decrease opportunities for expansion

WordPress Pros

• Supports a wide range of site options

• The SEO plugin options put you at an advantage when optimizing your site

• Endless themes and plugins to choose from

• Several options for eCommerce platforms and plugins

• Full design flexibility

• Free builder platform (but you’ll still have to pay hosting and domain fees)

WordPress Cons

• Significant learning curve, specifically with terminology and functionality

• You will have to manually make updates and perform regular website crawls to ensure site efficiency

• You will have to update hosting as site grows

• Website security is your responsibility. Installing a security plugin is key!

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