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Are you looking to build your first website, but you find the whole prospect
daunting?

If so, you’re not alone. Designing your website and crafting its code can be
disheartening, but luckily, there are plenty of tools out there to make this
project as easy as possible.

Since the mid-1990s, with the birth of Macromedia’s Dreamweaver, there have been
many website builders that can do most of the legwork required to get a website
up on your behalf. Individuals and small businesses could now get online without
needing help from an outside web designer and developer.

While web designers and developers certainly have their place, the fees required
to work with them could put them out of reach for many individuals and small
businesses — hence the popularity of website builders. We don’t pretend that
website builders are a one-for-one replacement for web designers and developers,
but we do think they’re a great option for someone who needs a good-looking
website.

Contents [hide]

 * 1 Choosing a Website Builder
 * 2 Our Developers Tested 9 Multi-Purpose Website Builders, and Here is What We
   Found
   * 2.1 The Website Builders We Reviewed
 * 3 How Do You Choose a Website Builder?
   * 3.1 Have a Goal in Mind — Know What Kind of Website You Want to Build
   * 3.2 What Is Necessary For Every Website?
 * 4 What Tools Do You Rely On? What Tools Can You Do Without?
   * 4.1 Would a Drag-and-Drop Interface or Design Suite Help?
 * 5 Customer Support – The Undervalued Feature
   * 5.1 Handy For Experts And Beginners Alike
   * 5.2 Different Methods Of Customer Support
   * 5.3 What Are Self-Help Resources?
 * 6 Overview of Our 9 Tested Website Builders
   * 6.1 Wix
   * 6.2 GoDaddy
   * 6.3 Weebly
   * 6.4 WordPress
   * 6.5 BigCommerce
   * 6.6 Shopify
   * 6.7 Jimdo
   * 6.8 Squarespace
   * 6.9 Webydo
 * 7 Choosing a Website Builder for YOUR Needs
   * 7.1 Additional Features to Look Out For
   * 7.2 Saving Your Money – Pick Your Plan Smartly
   * 7.3 Be Wary of Contract Commitments
 * 8 Looking For Web Hosting Instead?
 * 9 Conclusion


CHOOSING A WEBSITE BUILDER

In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know to get
your first website up and running using a website builder with as little hassle
as possible. We will also cover:

 * How you should plan the website building process
 * The things you need to look for when choosing a website builder
 * How you can find an option that best fits your needs and goals

Ready? Let’s go!


OUR DEVELOPERS TESTED 9 MULTI-PURPOSE WEBSITE BUILDERS, AND HERE IS WHAT WE
FOUND

Our team tested seven multi-purpose website builders available on the market
today, allowing us to take a closer look at each of the options.

Not only will this serve as an informative look at the products themselves, but
it will also provide you with an idea of what to look for when choosing a
website builder and how you might evaluate the features available.


THE WEBSITE BUILDERS WE REVIEWED

Here are the seven tools we tested in detail.

Price

Ease of Use

Free Version

Support

Blogging Tools

Drag-and-Drop

Wix$11.00/moEasyYesGoodYesYesWeebly$5.00/moEasyYesGoodYesYesWordPress$5.00/moAverageYesGoodYesNoGoDaddy$5.99/moEasyNoAverageYesYesJimdo$7.50/moEasyYesAverageYesYesSquarespace$12.00/moEasyNoGoodYesYesShopify$29.00/moAverageNoGoodYesNoBigCommerce$29.95/moAverageNoGoodYesNoWebydo$90.00/moDifficultYesGoodYesYes

Yes, there are many other features to consider, but the above is a well-rounded
comparison as to what you get for your buck. We will cover each website
builder’s strengths and weaknesses further down this page.


HOW DO YOU CHOOSE A WEBSITE BUILDER?

In short, a website builder is an app that will allow you to build a website
without requiring you to write 100% of the code by hand. However, as you can
image, not all options are created equal.

You can easily browse to the website builders’ homepages and read through the
feature lists, but in the end, we don’t think that’s the best way of determining
the option that is best for you.


HAVE A GOAL IN MIND — KNOW WHAT KIND OF WEBSITE YOU WANT TO BUILD

One of the most important things to know early on is the kind of website you
want to build. In some instances, identifying the kind of website you want is
simple, but in other instances, you may have to do some self-reflection before
proceeding.

STATIC WEBSITES

The simplest type of website available is a static website. These provide your
readers with the most basic of information. Perhaps you are a small business,
and you just want to provide your customers with your business’ name, physical
address, and contact information.

Perhaps you are a niche photographer who wants to display some of your all-time
best work. Regardless of who you are, static sites are best for those who don’t
plan on changing their content very often.

BLOGS

At the other end of the website spectrum from static websites are blogs, which
are updated very frequently. Typically, you will see content displayed in
reverse chronological order.

An example of a blog – https://www.laurayates.org/blog/

To help users find older content, the website will have things like search bars,
tag clouds that allow you to pull up all posts based on the content covered,
publishing calendars, and so on.

PORTFOLIOS

If you are an artist, musician, photographer, movie maker, or the like, you
might be interested in a portfolio website where written content takes a
backseat to visual (or auditory) displays of your craft.

There are a lot of ways you can design such a site — for example, there are many
website builders offering templates that layout an abundance of high-resolution
images for the aspiring photographer.

E-COMMERCE SITES/ONLINE STORES

If you are looking to conduct business online, an e-commerce site or online
store is for you. Regardless of whether you are interested in selling physical
goods or downloadable files, there is likely to be a template that makes it easy
for you to display your products.

Then, by integrating with the appropriate tools, you can accept payments,
arrange shipping of purchased products, and/or provide secure download links to
your customers.

Amazon is a prime example of a successful e-commerce site, although they
certainly didn’t use a website builder…

Depending on how complex your needs are, you may end up opting for an e-commerce
platform, rather than an all-purpose website builder. The primary difference
between the two is that the former comes with features like the below 10:

 1.  Easy integration with shipping companies (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx)
 2.  Shopping carts
 3.  Payment processing integrations
 4.  Mobile-commerce
 5.  Dropshipping (not a necessity but useful for future store-owners)
 6.  Order management
 7.  Product management
 8.  Enhanced security of customer data
 9.  Marketing plugins
 10. Customer management plugins

FORUMS/COMMUNITIES/MESSAGE BOARDS

Forums, communities, and message boards are great options for websites that are
frequently updated by multiple people. These options are similar to blogs, but
rather than having your website be locked down and changeable by only a few
people, such websites offer (limited) access to a large group of people.

Each individual can then contribute and interact with others involved with the
website.

MULTI-TYPE WEBSITES

In the sections above, we have made some clear distinctions between the website
types mentioned. However, keep in mind that you can certainly create a
multi-type website. For example, you might want an online store with a blog and
a message board.

If this is the case, the only thing to keep in mind is that you will need to
evaluate website builders to make sure that you will have all of the features
you need to build such a website, not just the features you need for one or two
types.


WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR EVERY WEBSITE?

The specific implementation details for your website will vary based on what
your goals are, but there are some things that every website needs.

 1. Responsive designs
 2. Fast page load speeds
 3. Support for SEO features
 4. Social media integration
 5. Analytics

RESPONSIVE DESIGNS

Responsive designs are those that change based on the user’s screen size. This
ensures that your website is attractive and legible to visitors regardless of
whether they’re using a desktop or smartphone (but to be quite frank, most users
are on mobile devices).

FAST PAGE LOAD SPEEDS

Internet users tend to be impatient, so you will want to make sure your website
loads as quickly as possible. Depending on how the website builder generates the
pages you design, you might find that your website has been created with code
that runs at the speed of light.

However, there are some products that are less optimal, creating pages with
bloat that slow down your page load times.

SUPPORT FOR SEO FEATURES

Having your website be “findable” is important. There are certain things that
make your website easier for search engines to crawl and index. Moreover, you
want your website to appear in search engines whenever someone searches for
related keywords. A great website builder will take care of SEO-friendly
sitemaps, metadata tags, and so on.

You’ll want something that offers you these features.

SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION

Websites are important, but they are not the only way users interact with you.
Social media platforms, especially the major ones like Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, and LinkedIn, are crucial for reaching your audience, and you’ll want
to be able to integrate your website with these platforms with ease.

ANALYTICS

Big data is hot, and even if you aren’t running the biggest website around,
gathering the appropriate statistics can help you expand your reach. You’ll know
where your visitors are coming from, what they are looking for, what they like,
and what they don’t like.

Some website builders can integrate with Google Analytics.


WHAT TOOLS DO YOU RELY ON? WHAT TOOLS CAN YOU DO WITHOUT?

Just because you need to implement a specific feature on your website doesn’t
mean that you have to have a website builder that enables said feature.

Some questions you may want to ask yourself are:

 * Will I rely on a drag-and-drop editor or am I more comfortable using raw
   code?
 * Can I take care of search engine optimization (SEO) or will I need tools to
   ease the pain?
 * Am I able to design my site without support or will I rely on tools?
 * How relevant are user analytics at the stage I’m currently at?
 * Am I able to manage my content well or will I rely on a top-end built-in
   content management system (CMS)?

For example, let’s say that you are a photographer. Yes, you will want to
display only photos that you have edited to perfection, but do you really need a
website builder that offers robust image editing features?

Probably not, because you already have stand-alone tools that you use that are
much more powerful than anything a website builder could offer.


WOULD A DRAG-AND-DROP INTERFACE OR DESIGN SUITE HELP?

Or, let’s say that you are familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Having a
drag-and-drop editing interface would make it easier for you to build things,
consequently, you may prefer the control offered by being able to provide your
own code.

Perhaps you are a designer — in this case, it makes sense to use your own design
and let the website builder handle the behind-the-scenes wiring, so to speak.
You might even eschew the provided media galleries and create your own
interesting and unique media galleries.

In short, think about what you do well — you probably have powerful tools to
help with these tasks already so that you won’t need the alternatives offered by
the website builder.

KEEP YOUR SHORTFALLS IN MIND AND PREPARE ACCORDINGLY

On the other hand, think about what aren’t your strong points. Not a coder? We’d
strongly recommend looking for a product a drag-and-drop editor.

Is design, not your strong point? Take a careful look at the starting templates
available to you. Lacking in visual aids? Look for a company that bundles access
to a robust stock image library with its product.


CUSTOMER SUPPORT – THE UNDERVALUED FEATURE

No matter how technically proficient you are, you will want to make sure that
the technical support team backing your website builder is solid.

If you are a beginner, your reasons to yearn for good support is obvious — the
team can walk you through the product’s features, help you get started building
your site, and answer your questions when it comes time to go live.


HANDY FOR EXPERTS AND BEGINNERS ALIKE

However, even if you are an advanced user who can handle the majority of arising
problems, would you want to?

You certainly could opt to tackle any issues that come up, but having a good
support team backing you up means you have back up if you are too busy to
troubleshoot yourself. Furthermore, not everything can be resolved by you — if
you need to get in touch with the company about downtime, you will appreciate a
team that is highly responsive.


DIFFERENT METHODS OF CUSTOMER SUPPORT

There are many ways to get in touch with a company’s support team: telephone,
live chat, support tickets, email, and so on.

Wix has an impressive knowledge base.

Not all companies offer all options, so if you have a strong preference for a
given communication method, you might want to see if the company behind your
website builder-to-be offers it for support.


WHAT ARE SELF-HELP RESOURCES?

Support is more than just helping you when you have problems; it’s about
providing you with the tools you need to be proactive as well. Here are some
self-help resources your vendor might offer:

 * Knowledge Base
 * How To Guides and Tutorials
 * Video Tutorials
 * Community Forums

KNOWLEDGE BASE

The knowledge base is a compendium of information related to the product at
hand. Usually, knowledge bases are organized by topic and feature a
question-and-answer format (though this is not always the case). Knowledgebase
articles are great for reading about specific topics.

HOW-TO GUIDES AND TUTORIALS

How-to guides and tutorials are generally more comprehensive that knowledgebase
articles. For example, a knowledge base article might cover a specific feature,
while a how-to guide or tutorial will cover the ways in which you might use the
feature to implement the functionality.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

Video tutorials are useful for those who want step-by-step assistance but would
prefer to not read through lengthy written articles.

COMMUNITY FORUMS

Community forums and message boards are great for getting in touch with others
who use the website builder you’ve chosen. You can certainly ask technical
support-related questions on the forums, but you can also crowdsource project
ideas and the like.


OVERVIEW OF OUR 9 TESTED WEBSITE BUILDERS

The following sections are quick introductions to some of the more popular
website builders available. We’ll provide a high-level overview, but be sure to
read the in-depth review for any in which you’re interested!


WIX



PROS

 * Fair pricing structure
 * Intuitive yet customizable for beginners
 * Great for mobile users
 * Integrated blogging
 * E-commerce features offered

CONS

 * Ads are included in paid plans
 * Limited plugins and applications
 * Weak built-in SEO
 * Lack of marketing tools

If you want a product that is super easy for you, consider Wix. Its fully
what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) interface means that you’ll find Wix’s
website builder accessible, even if you are completely new to the world of
website building.

If you decide to add more complex features to your site, you can still do that,
however, since Wix offers e-commerce features and integrated blogging.

Wix’s ease-of-use means that advanced users who are looking for the ability to
fine-tune and tweak their websites should look elsewhere. There is an element of
customizability offered by Wix, but its product features are aimed at those who
are less likely to be working with code.


GODADDY



PROS

 * Easy to build with
 * You can start a project and try it out for free
 * Hundreds of free templates
 * Great customer support
 * Cheap hosting

CONS

 * Low scalability
 * No e-commerce tools available
 * Weak blogging functionality
 * Most templates are very similar

The GoDaddy Website Builder (sometimes referred to as GoCentral) is an
affordable (with promotions), simple, and easy-to-use option that will appeal
especially to those who want a simpler, static website.

This website builder offers an e-commerce upgrade, but integrating the online
store with your website requires some work. There are blogging tools, but again,
your blog remains somewhat separate from your website and isn’t seamlessly
integrated.

GoCentral’s ease of use comes with a small compromise – it isn’t the most
powerful or flexible website builder around. Having said that, it’s a great
option for smaller businesses to kickstart an online presence.


WEEBLY



PROS

 * Simple usability for beginners
 * Plenty of templates on offer
 * Reasonably priced
 * E-commerce support for both physical and digital goods

CONS

 * Limited customizability
 * No custom content types available
 * Difficult to move to a new platform when upscaling

Weebly is very similar to Wix in that both companies strive to offer easy-to-use
options capable of bringing to life complex, professional websites.

With that said, where Weebly shines is its inclusion of advanced features
supporting things like e-commerce, monetization, and blogging. The specific
features you get depends on the package you choose, but prices for all are
fairly reasonable as compared to similar companies.

The biggest problem with Weebly is likely to be the limited amount of
customization you can do with your site. If you’re relying heavily on templates,
this might not be an issue but do know that you won’t have a free reign over how
your final website will appear. Small changes are easy, but large ones will
likely be difficult to implement.


WORDPRESS



PROS

 * Plenty of plugins offering hundreds of shortcuts
 * Fully customizable
 * It’s free to use

CONS

 * Can be tricky for newbies to learn
 * Some tech-savviness needed for the steep learning curve
 * Basic templates are far from impressive

WordPress is one of the biggest content management systems around, and you can
choose between a free, self-hosted version or a paid, fully-hosted version.

Over time, the WordPress platform has grown, and with it, its complexity. We
won’t say that it is super difficult to use, but there is some bloat to wade
through, especially if you want to keep things simple and manage just a blog
(though you can do plenty with WordPress, its origins are in blogging).

WordPress is widely used, and as such, there are numerous plugins and themes you
can use to customize your website. Your project can be super simple or super
complex — it is hard to say without knowing the specifics relevant to you, but
what we can say is that there’s very little you can’t do with WordPress.


BIGCOMMERCE



PROS

 * Fully e-commerce ready
 * Easily to integrate
 * Very scalable
 * Free templates

CONS

 * Primarily e-commerce focused
 * Too complex for newcomers
 * Difficult to migrate your store to another platform
 * It’s expensive

If you are looking for something that caters more to those looking to sell
online, consider BigCommerce. BigCommerce offers many features online merchants
will find useful (e.g., order tracking, marketing) with an easy-to-use
interface.

BigCommerce offers a fair number of features typically found in website
builders, such as free templates, WYSIWYG editors, and so on. However, the
company’s focus is definitely on commerce, so while these features are good,
they are not best in the industry.


SHOPIFY



PROS

 * Intuitive customer-facing interface
 * Offers most e-commerce features desirable for online store builders
 * Huge selection of third-party plugins
 * Easy product management

CONS

 * Not a blogging specialist – bloggers may want to avoid
 * Expensive transaction fees
 * Difficult to set-up for newcomers and even some intermediates
 * Difficult to export blog posts

Shopify is one of the most well-known online store builders around. However,
Shopify can be quite pricey, so if e-commerce isn’t one of your primary reasons
for launching a website, you might want to look elsewhere (for example, there’s
no reason to choose Shopify if you’re just launching a blog).

Shopify claims that it can support businesses both small and large, and this
appears to be the case given the features that ship with the product. However,
this also means that Shopify can be daunting and difficult to use, especially
for new users. This isn’t an insurmountable problem, especially since Shopify’s
docs are decent, and with the sheer number of Shopify users around, you’re
likely to find (free) help online.


JIMDO



PROS

 * Decent built-in SEO and tools
 * Caters for both beginners and intermediates
 * Dedicated mobile application
 * Cost-effective

CONS

 * Limited template selection
 * Lack of useful features
 * Clumsy and un-intuitive drag-and-drop editor

Jimdo isn’t as well known as some of the other options on this list, although if
you are looking for something that offers features catering to both beginner or
intermediate users at a reasonable price, Jimdo might be for you.

The downsides, however, include a more limited selection of templates, a smaller
list of features, and slower responses from the support team. However, “more
limited” might not be a problem if everything you need is included, so do give
Jimdo a look if your budget allows.


SQUARESPACE



PROS

 * Increased customization capability
 * Developer-friendly
 * Beautiful templates
 * Pretty and aesthetically pleasing platform

CONS

 * Costly starting at $12.00/month
 * Weak SEO functionalities
 * Difficult to use dashboard

Squarespace is undoubtedly one of the best website builders in terms of design
and aesthetic appeal. With tons of templates and a functional drag-and-drop
builder, aspiring website builders can be sure to experience an array of full-on
features.

Additionally, Squarespace is classed as a developer-friendly website builder
with above average lenience for customization, though as a result, some
beginners may struggle to get the hang of this tool as quickly as easier
alternatives.


WEBYDO



PROS

 * One month free-trial available
 * Fully responsive websites
 * Highly customizable
 * Great SEO tools

CONS

 * Very pricey beginning at $90.00/month
 * Difficult to learn and use for beginners (aimed at designers)
 * Limited amount of templates

Webydo is a niche website builder which primarily aims to please web designers
who wish to build sites, alternatively, designers who wish to manage clients’
sites. With design being the strong-point, Webydo users can be assured to have a
slick, professional looking website at their disposal.

Themes are available, though templates are limited – this is a customizable
website builder aimed at savvier webmasters who are in for an adventure.
Overall, Webydo offers some great features, including useful SEO tools to get
visitors flowing when a website is launched.


CHOOSING A WEBSITE BUILDER FOR YOUR NEEDS

As we’ve mentioned above, the best website builder for you depends on your goals
and what type of website you want to create. However, there are certain options
that stand out for select use cases:

 * If you are interested in launching an e-commerce site, you can’t go wrong
   with Shopify. While Shopify can get expensive, you are likely to find all of
   the features you could possibly need. If not, there is a robust Shopify
   community offering add-ons and the like so that you can build the fully
   custom store of your dreams.
 * If you want to start a blog, WordPress is the option for you. While WordPress
   can be used for any type of site, its origins are in blogging, and this is
   still an area where it excels.
 * If you want just a static website on the cheap, consider Wix and Weebly. Both
   options offer easy-to-use interfaces which means that you can get up and
   running (even without financial investment). However, if you need more, both
   companies offer paid options that get you a bit more resource-wise. From what
   we’ve seen, there are both personal and business-appropriate options with
   regards to themes.


ADDITIONAL FEATURES TO LOOK OUT FOR

Regardless of where you are with your website building journey, additional
features which could come in handy in the future are worth bearing in mind. If
you see any of the below included in a website builder bundle, definitely take
it into consideration:

 * SEO tools
 * Marketing tools and suite
 * Advanced user analytics
 * Form builders
 * User-friendly media creator
 * 100+ responsive themes and templates
 * Multi-language support
 * Built-in e-commerce solutions
 * Build-in social media integration


SAVING YOUR MONEY – PICK YOUR PLAN SMARTLY

Once you have chosen the best website builder for your needs, it’s time to
purchase the best subscription for you (assuming you aren’t starting with just
the free option, if available).

Most companies offer 3-4 subscription options, with the option of upgrading
easily over time. When you’re just getting started, the entry-level (or the
option just above) would likely be where you would want to get started. These
plans get you enough to get started, but you also aren’t spending a fortune for
something that might not work out well for you.


BE WARY OF CONTRACT COMMITMENTS

With that said, pay careful attention to how prices are displayed. Generally,
providers ask that you sign extended contracts, and in return, you’ll get larger
and larger discounts — in short, the longer your contract, the larger your
discount will be. There are, however, vendors who ask for annual contracts yet
do not offer any discount.

The upside is that most website builders offer a 30-day money back guarantee so
if you decide within that time period that its product isn’t for you, you can
receive a full refund of all monies paid.


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CONCLUSION

There is a lot to consider when choosing a website builder for your new website.
However, each option has its strengths and weaknesses, so the best way to narrow
the field and choose the option that is best for you is to begin by focusing on
your needs. Rather than letting the vendors dictate to you what they think you
need, your search will be driven by the needs of your website.




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