Wix vs WordPress.org: Which One Should You Choose?

[@tooltester]

Wix or Wordpress ? 👉www.tooltester.com/en/blog/wix-vs-wordpress/?

[@GamerSolitO]

Wordpress is best for people with coding background because of more flexibility and SEO. Wix mostly for non coding beginners due to its better customer service.

[@adamshelp8701]

This video was extremely useful, but the continued tie raised my blood pressure! pick one damnit!!

[@tooltester]

Hi Adam, thanks for your kind words. You are right, pretty tight the score hehe. Both are pretty good tools, Wix is aimed for beginners and WordPress for those that want more flexibility and a more powerful solution. What are your site requirements?

[@oziozar]

Thanks for the video. I completely disagree with the pricing being a tie. It's always a pain in the ass to have a right hosting provider, and as a person who has an online shop developed on WordPress, there were many days that my hosting had issues that put me into trouble with my service which after a while forcing me to migrate to another hosting service and of course, pay more. After moving 3 times now, I have relatively better quality, but it didn't worth the effort. Unlike that, the fact that Wix provides the hosting eases your mind on that matter so If you are new into this things and you don't know much about hosting and how to move to a new provider and setting DNS, just go with Wix.

[@tooltester]

Hi Ozi! Thanks for your feedback. Well, the thing with WordPress is that you can freely choose any hosting provider. Many people like that but of course you'll also have to set it up yourself. But it's true that Wix's hosting generally works very reliably and is one thing less to worry about.

[@ercohanneli7569]

Hey Ozi Ozar, I am wanting to start online store with little investment. Please tell me , what do you think of shopify vs WordPress .

[@stefanbachrodt7072]

@@ercohanneli7569 Use opencart and heliohost for that. Thank me later

[@joanntheninjo]

I loved the video. The only thing I don't agree with is pricing. I've been using Wix for the ease of use. I recently paid for a premium account with Wordpress so I could explore it's functionality. I pay $84/year with Wix. Up front, Wordpress was charging $96/year. However, that option only gave me access to "themes."I thought themes were templates. Instead, they are instructions on how to build your page to look like the theme. It wasn't that easy to follow. There are page builder plugins you could buy, but to be eligible for plugins I had to upgrade to a plan that was $300/year not to mention the additional cost for the plugin ($99), and whatever cost for the theme. I have all of these options with wix without the extra charges. The only reason I was looking to upgrade is becaus of the customization. I'm not at the point where I feel like it's worth to pay $400 (possibly more depending on other plugins needed).

[@tooltester]

Hi Joann, tanks for sharing your feedback. I think you were using WordPress.com, in the video we compare Wix to WordPress.org (an open source CMS). On itself WordPress is free, but you'll need a hosting provider, a theme and perhaps paid plugins.

[@SeasonsofSimone]

joannjoannjoann Hi! Can you explain how you were able to get the premium for that amount? Even when they do their 50% off domain sale the total yearly price upfront was like $130 with premium..

[@Euqinahs]

@@tooltester I believe that wordpress can cost atleast $48 /year. You can build your website yourself. Using free plugins (looking at user ratings) and a great and reasonable host. Don't forget coupon codes😊. But I think she took the wrong approach. Because you can set everything up for yourself for free.

[@tooltester]

Hi @@Euqinahs. I think you are referencing WordPress.com as WordPress.org itself is free - the one in the video is WordPress.org. However, there are some costs related to WordPress.org (hosting, plugins, themes, etc). It's true there are many free plugins, but it's not always possible to find a free one :-)

[@rajkamalgupta7631]

You are right Iv also mistaken on this first time

[@wecallhimchristwist]

In 7 minutes, I have learned EXACTLY what I needed to know if I should use Wix or WordPress. I believe that I am ready for WordPress, but that is only because I have made a few website in Wix.

[@tooltester]

That's great! :) We're happy to hear that. We wish you a lot of success with your website project!

[@wecallhimchristwist]

@@tooltester the only I would maybe add would be a part about e-commerce and why wix or wordpress can do this better.

[@tooltester]

@@wecallhimchristwist Hi Chris, thanks for your feedback! E-commerce is a pretty complex topic. This is one of the reasons why we have separate videos for this. But we will consider adding a short section about e-commerce to our next video update. If you'd like to find out more about Wix e-commerce, you can check out this video if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3LTop2nidp-esk. Doing a general review about e-commerce with WordPress is a bit difficult, since the outcome of your website depends on what kind of plugin, theme or hosting provider you use. A popular plugin is for example WooCommerce. You can find more info about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqaYh5KXhbJ2b7s and our written review: www.websitetooltester.com/en/reviews/woocommerce/. Generally speaking, it depends on your exact requirements, whether Wix or WordPress is more suitable for your e-commerce website. You already have quite a bit of features with Wix and for smaller to medium-sized websites, this is often already sufficient. However, you have even more customization options with WordPress and you can create bigger websites. This is also a more complicated solution though, since you need a bit of programming knowledge.

[@DestinyGuerra]

Despite the tie, this video is exceptionally produced. Bravo.

[@BokyJ]

Great video indeed, but one thing is missing and that is the responsive feature. With Wix, you need to configure a mobile view in separate option but with WordPress, the website is responsive immediately.

[@tooltester]

Hi there. That's a good point, the classical Wix editor is indeed not responsive (unlike Wix Editor X), but as you said comes with a mobile editor to control your mobile site. WordPress will only be responsive if your theme is most themes are.

[@TinaRNonvocals]

I'm a newbie blogger and I'm currently torn between the two. After watching this video, I think I now know which to pick. Thank you so much. This is very helpful!

[@nat-1272]

Which one will you pick?

[@TinaRNonvocals]

@@nat-1272 I'd like to give Wix a try. :)

[@tooltester]

Hi Tina. Glad the video help you decide, good luck!

[@vanesapadilla7078]

Did you manage to place ads in your website? If so which one did you use?

[@crookshanksacademy]

@@TinaRNonvocals How is your experience so far? any reviews?

[@nonexistenty4152]

I am a newbie to building a website. This video helped my decide which website to use. Definitely Wix. I like 'support' and 'ease of use' :)

[@dallascartoonistcharleskin2525]

This is BS. Wix must post all of the positive reviews.Try to get through to their support. Good luck

[@michaelreynolds6543]

@@dallascartoonistcharleskin2525 i agree and its useless for real seo im now going to have to migrate my wix site to WP

[@jacko89d]

This video is paid by Wix, it just made you and other people who don't know anything about building a website choose wix. Wordpress is much better and as easy to use as wix, he just didn't show it

[@DavidRamosAuthor]

Yeah I recommend Kajabi over either of these

[@vickyrecalls]

So what did u decide

[@asalagency3056]

You Guys ! I opened couple of tabs to see more videos because i thought there was no full features review video but hay ! you guys did a great job Keep up the good work

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Thanks a lot for your kind feedback! We're happy to hear that this video review has been helpful to you :). If you like you can also check out our written review for more details here: www.tooltester.com/en/blog/wix-vs-wordpress/

[@Chronicler9]

Thank you for this video. I've heard that WIX has increased in regards to SEO steadily since.

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Yes, Wix has improved its SEO in the recent years. We have an article with the pros and cons here: www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/wix-seo/

[@jeffreywright9165]

@@tooltester cool

[@Aishindojo]

I'm a print designer using Adobe suite and started using wix just by clicking this and that and watching the helper tools. I had no idea how to make a website yet in 6 hours mine was almost finished with uploaded animations, clickable hidden links, photo albums etc. So easy to use. Then one day I tried to edit a Squarespace website - totally did my head in! What are they smoking?? So I just looked online to see what Worpress is all about and having built 4 websites in wix I really can't be bothered with the potential headache. Nothing looks simple and it seems to be rife with pitfalls and hidden costs. I'm guessing Wordpress is for dedicated online users who have nothing else on their plate like print. Just my thoughts.

[@tooltester]

Hi there, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Sure, WordPress is a bit more focused to users with technical knowledge / time to learn.

[@si.dagat_]

Hello! Does wix have a posting limit for the free plan?

[@tooltester]

Hi there! Wix has a 100-page limit for all its plans. Its free plan also has limits of 500MB of storage and 500MB of bandwidth. Hope that answers your question!

[@ondasuondaable]

can i professionally use wix to make websites for other clients?

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Yes, you should be able to use Wix to build sites for your clients, there are many web designers who do so.

[@AudioPervert1]

Wix or Wordpress, the vast majority websites these days look so similar and industrial..."Sky is not the limit, Industry is"

[@jeffreywright9165]

lol

[@forgetmenot2512]

I had experience with both and I would say wix definitely wins, wordpress not only ads up more expensive but has more glitches and slow website load at times, but the worst is the need for technical knowledge and lots of time to navigate learn and work it.

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback! :) I'd say it depends on the needs and specific project of each user. Definitely, Wix is a lot easier to use and already gives you quite a lot of design freedom. However, it also can have its limits depending on the requirements. WordPress is the more powerful solution and can be more suitable in moments where Wix doesn't meet the needs anymore. The big con here in indeed that it's rather suitable for experienced users with advanced tech knowledge.

[@moubarakaboubacaramadou3807]

Thank you so much for this video , I really now decided what to choose .

[@tooltester]

We are glad to hear it helped :-)

[@naheedaunnissa]

I am a new blogger and was really confused with what to go for with,thanks a bunch

[@saeeda.2652]

Thanks dude, I needed that, really appreciate your work

[@tooltester]

Glad to hear you found the video useful.

[@yaraza6382]

do wix also covers hosting with free domain under its paid plans?

[@loeiks]

if you buy yearly plan you can get free domain already hostings are free and on all arround of world so you can't get hacked and every visitors of your site will enter to your website quickly and easily.

[@colorcookiedraws5654]

Am going for WIX..!! ❤️❤️

[@enricoboykins778]

1:08 summary Word press better but Wix is easier.

[@kken8766]

which/what to choose if i want to make a website for a web game?

[@tooltester]

Hi there, we'd recommend checking out our article here: www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/best-game-engine/ (Note - it's a few years old, but is a good place to start)

[@adzplus1]

Exactly. The last point is what makes the difference If you know web programming go with WordPress 100%. You can customize any way you want with php, css, javascript, you name it If you don't have a clue about programming then go with Wix

[@tooltester]

That sums it up quite nicely :)

[@platinumgraphx9846]

That's nice information through am getting new to website building. Thanks

[@seoul_mate]

Wordpress is THE best. Full stop. Once you start using it, you'll never look back. The possibilities are endless. And with all the tutorials available out there, it shouldn't be a problem even if your technical knowledge is limited.

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Hmmm... I agree that WordPress is a good option and very flexible if you have technical knowledge or you are willing to spend the time to learn it. However IMO, it's not the best solution for every project out there. Small projects won't like the hassles of WordPress (e.g. handling updates, not easiest UX and having to find and manage your own hosting solution).

[@leilei7967]

Thank you for the thorough report.

[@HarshitRautela]

I don't know about the rest of the world, but in India, there's only one plan wix provides, that is premium and its cost is around 5$ a year, and you get two years of free domain and hosting service. Aftrr that, domain costs around 10$ a year. Blows WordPress pretty much out of water.

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Yes for India they have a bit of a special deal, Wix is much more expensive in most other countries. for more information: www.websitetooltester.com/en/reviews/wix-review/prices/

[@uzzi3760]

Im learning to code websites... its actually quite easy

[@יונתןוישניאק]

what about Elementor... it makes wordpress ease of use much better then wix

[@tooltester]

Hi! We haven't tested Elementor, but we have experiences with Visual Composer which is quite similar (drag 'n drop editor). The main difference is that these plugins depend on WordPress. Unfortunately, this can cause a lot of issues (with the WordPress core version, theme, other plugin etc.). Wix and Squarespace don't depend on other 3rd parties. You also don't have to care about technical updates and backups. This is all done by the provider. Therefore, I'd only recommend a solution like Elementor if you already have experience with WordPress.

[@יונתןוישניאק]

@@tooltester all you said is true except that visual composer is nothing like Elementor as elementor is fast and basically looks similar to wix. my point being is elementor did to WordPress a great deal to solve ease of use and has left other so-called builders way way behind

[@andresesevilla]

As someone who has used both Wix and Wordpress extensively, I can say that Elementor is nowhere near as easy to use as Wix. I prefer Elementor, but it is a much more advanced tool than Wix's editor.

[@tooltester]

Hi Andres. Thanks for sharing your experience with Wix and Elementor.

[@davidchilton23]

This is a very helpful comparison review.

[@tooltester]

Hi David, thanks a lot for your kind feedback! We're pleased to hear that :). Happy New Year!

[@ummahreliefhands6738]

I wanna add more pages to my wix website. & I don't know how to add it😔plz if you could help me?

[@tooltester]

Hi there, we have a Wix tutorial video that you can check here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6nTm4pjgtZsbLM. Should help you get started with the Wix editor.

[@jeremiahyonemura]

I would have liked to see a comparison of Wordpress blog vs old Wix blog

[@tooltester]

Hi Jeremiah. Good point, but sadly we can't fit all in the videos. You can find a blog review in our written comparison www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/wix-vs-wordpress/

[@DJ-Illuminate]

What about a site with 1,000s of pages?

[@tooltester]

Hi Steve! For 1000's of pages, I'd definitely use WordPress.

[@XXLCOCKTAIL]

But you pay more for Wordpress because you need to add some extra features that are actually free with WIX... I still don't know which one to choose :(

[@tooltester]

Hi! Depends on what features you need. Because very often there are also free alternatives for WordPress.

[@becstaronline]

I love Wix!!! It's the best. Can't trade wix for WordPress. :)

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Happy to hear that Wix is a good choice for you. It's a good solution for beginners and projects that aren't super-complex.

[@amrahmed-vb4he]

thank you for this wonderful video. but i'm still confused over which one to choose to build a clothing retail website for a small budget, any recommendations please

[@ruthfittz]

ABSOLUTE GREAT VIDEO!!! Very clear and right to the T.

[@tooltester]

Thanks Rhonda :-)

[@alamgir99bd]

Thanks for sharing.... I love WordPress and providing WordPress website design and development services.

[@harjasp]

This is quite interesting video but I am confused which one should I use for my business website which would be a portfolio for digital marketing services.

[@tooltester]

Hi! If it's a relatively small site (15 pages or less) I'd probably go with Wix. If it's more complex and you want to grow it you should consider WordPress.

[@shirleycarrillo23]

This was very helpful. Thank you so much!!

[@brojefftv4038]

Still undecided which one to use for my blogging until I saw this video. Thanks

[@ezichimdivine2874]

Would Wix be suggested for a beauty business?

[@tooltester]

Hi! Generally, I would say that it could work well with Wix as there are many themes for that kind of business.

[@psclip3309]

I think wix have a great customization with wix corvid, and have monthly plan

[@tooltester]

Hi Adito, yes Wix Corvid can be very powerful. However, it needs a bit more tech knowledge to be used - coding experience isn't a must though.

[@asetvisions]

Great Video! Quick question if I have a domain hosted under host gator will I be able to use my domain name for wix even though wix offers domain hosting already?

[@tooltester]

Hello :) thank you for your message: it is possible to connect or transfer your own domain to your Premium Wix account. Here you will find more information: support.wix.com/en/article/connecting-a-domain-purchased-elsewhere

[@neiljohnson5351]

Wix any day of the week!

[@CaseyDesignBuild]

how does seo perform for you on wix? ive done wordpress already, im thinking about switching over but ranking in search is crucial for my business

[@skunko1871]

My uncle has asked me to make a landing page for his website, he wants users to input their names and phone number and have that send directly to his sms app... How would I go about doing that? I only really know how the basics of how html works, and just heard about the tag, so that kinda shows it. In this situation, I don't know if that's even possible to set up a thing like that, but yeah. Have any tips, anything I should research, and some basic guidelines? Btw, my uncle is a locksmith, and he already has a website up and running on wix.

[@tooltester]

Hi there! It sounds like the form builder Wufoo has such an option: www.wufoo.com/guides/back-to-basics-email-text-notifications/ Wufoo forms can also be added to Wix or WordPress websites. It would be easier though if he could just work with email as then he could avoid any limitations (and additional costs) that text messages incur.

[@skunko1871]

@@tooltester Thank you so much! I'll definitely talk to him about it, you've been a great help :3 Have a great day!

[@1.5Koreans0.5American]

Such a great video! I'm sure a lot of people find this video helpful!

[@syedmahdi2664]

Hi! First of all, I'd like to thank you for making this wonderful and informative video. But I'm still conflicted over what to choose. I lack coding knowledge, but my main purpose is a blog website. Which one would you recommend for me?

[@tooltester]

Hi Syed. Thanks for your nice feedback! There are indeed many options and I understand it may appear a bit overwhelming at first. However, there are some providers that offer uncomplicated ways of creating blogs, especially when you are a beginner, but still come with nice templates. Weebly, Squarespace or Wix could be good options, if you are looking for an easy to use website builder. If you don't mind the technical challenge, WordPress is the most powerful blogging platform. You may find more info on other platforms and how to start your successful blog here: www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/how-to-start-a-successful-blog/#Where_to_start_a_blog

[@TalesGrimm]

I hear SquareSpace is the only builder with blogging features comparable to WordPress. It is a paid application with very strict templates, but easy to use.

[@stephcurry2350]

Divi + Wordpress > WIX in all rounds (even for newbies)

[@tooltester]

Hi there. I've used similar builder plugins to Divi (but not Divi). They generally make dealing with WordPress a bit easier. However you still need to have technical knowledge as you are in charge of the security and the system and plugin updates - most of the time this will be a matter of clicking a button, but other times it can get tricky as conflicts can originate with plugins and the theme you use.

[@ercohanneli7569]

Hello , please could you tell me if wix has plugins conflicts and hacking ... As WordPress plugin update bring internal conflict error , hacking risk

[@tooltester]

Hi Erco. Wix apps are examined and approved by Wix before they are published. In theory there should not be conflicts or security issues, or at least they won't be as big of a deal than with WordPress.

[@Futures.Scalper]

I like the style of the video - what tool did you use to create it? Thanks!

[@tooltester]

Thank you! Our producer uses After Effects.

[@Futures.Scalper]

@@tooltester Tahnk you. Great graphics.

[@DaveSibandoo]

I have my site on Wix and I was thinking about changing it, but not anymore, I'm gonna leave my site on Wix and create the blogs on WordPress then.

[@lenjcnt170]

Wow thanks for this.. I'm torn between the two so this is really a big help for me!

[@meljoebeng.ambion343]

Which is Better for a realtor like me

[@tooltester]

Hi there! Wordpress is much better suited to real estate sites, especially if you'll be needing a database for all your listings. Although Wix does have some real estate templates, and some paid apps where you can manage real estate listings, these would really only suit simple sites - your site would probably outgrow Wix very quickly.

[@goatseyechannel7713]

what's the connect domain?

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Connect Domain is a Wix plan that shows a Wix ad but allows you to connect your own domain. However, it's not available in every country (e.g. USA).

[@ditendesign1705]

Which of them is the ideal for graphic designer services?

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Both of them can be useful for graphic design services. Which of them is ideal, depends a bit on what requirements you actually have. Wix has the advantage that it is easy to use, but nevertheless gives you the chance to make pixel-perfect adjustments of all components. It also comes with loads of fancy design templates. Moreover, you may sell your artwork online via Wix. WordPress on the other hand, is the tool that provides you with a greater variety of functions and hence offers more possibilities of customization. Plus you can attach an online shop to your website. Be aware that WordPress requires technical knowledge. If you are looking for further info, you can also check here: www.websitetooltester.com/en/website-builder-for-artists/

[@livefree1030]

Ive been trying to get my website up, wanted custom so been learning wordpress. Great builder, but my lord is it far too advanced. I do not have the time to continue learning wordpress. Wish I did.

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Yes, WordPress can be complex. I would suggest you to check Wix, Weebly or Squarespace as WordPress alternatives. More information: www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/wordpress-alternatives/

[@TrialTube]

Great video guys and thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@chicobeanz0]

Thank for you for the video but I’m even more indecisive than ever

[@tooltester]

Hi Chico. We're sorry to hear that. If you like, you can also read our in-depth written reviews about Wix and WordPress.org: www.websitetooltester.com/en/reviews/wix-review/ www.websitetooltester.com/en/website-with-wordpress/ Generally speaking, Wix is a lot easier to handle than WordPress.org, since you need at least a bit of programming knowledge if you want to set up a website with WordPress.org. However, although Wix has got plenty of features on offer already, that give you quite a bit of flexibility, you have even more options with WordPress.org, thanks to loads and loads of available plugins and themes. So in the end it all depends on your exact scenario and your skill level.

[@feukeuconsulting]

It's very good I really appreciate it continues like that and move forward

[@rogermetzger7335]

If I start with WIX and use that website builder for a while (a year for example), will it be difficult or impossible to transfer my blogs and other content to WORDPRESS at a later date?

[@tooltester]

Hi Roger, unfortunately it's not possible to migrate content from Wix to Wordpress, aside from a manual copy and paste. However, there are other website builders that do allow you to export some content - I'd recommend taking a look at Squarespace (www.websitetooltester.com/en/reviews/squarespace-review) and Webflow (www.websitetooltester.com/en/reviews/webflow-review).

[@rogermetzger7335]

@@tooltester Thanks.

[@montiz333]

I have a question web hosting and purchasing of a domain are to different things right? I can have a domain but still need somewhere for the page to be hosted correct?

[@tooltester]

Hi Jordan. Exactly, if you are intending to use a CMS like WordPress then you'll need a hosting provider and the domain name. Wix and other website builders offer the hosting included with their price, you'll only need to get the domain name (about $15 a year).

[@joev2826]

Beautifully explained!! Thank you!!

[@AgoraphobicNews]

which one is better for music website featuring interviews, reviews, news articles, top lists etc?

[@tooltester]

Hi, it sounds like this could all be done through a blog. In blogging, WordPress is stronger than Wix. You could also check out Squarespace who are catering a lot to the more artistic folks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWqZo5iso6prgK8

[@wouldntyouliketoknow12345]

So I hired a web developer to build my site. My husband kept claiming that Wordpress is better. The web developer decided Wix was better. But then he totally changed my site design because it won't be responsive (without talking to me about it first). Would it have been better if we did make it through Wordpress?

[@tooltester]

Hi Reesa, difficult to comment on that without knowing the website. To me it sounds like you should have probably gone for a different web designer. Someone who consults you first before making any major changes. Keep in mind that with Wix, you can always switch back to a previous version of your site.

[@wouldntyouliketoknow12345]

@@tooltester Good to know! I'll change it back. & yes, that was very unprofessional.

[@nadiaadn8204]

Love this kinda duel. So obvious 🤗😁

[@rashmikakhaiwal]

Thank you Sir for such nice explanation. Could anybody tell me if I build Website on Wix or Wordpress, can I transfer into hand coded?

[@tooltester]

Hi Abuzar! With WordPress there are several plugins that will allow you to export your website to static HTML and CSS. With Wix it's a lot more tricky. You would need to view and then copy the code of each page, manually download all the files (images, videos, styles etc), and then recreate the structure elsewhere. I hope that helps!

[@tkmillan5141]

Thank you for this, really helpful! I'll go with wix.

[@markovucilovski9876]

Why isn't page speed being tested as a category?

[@tooltester]

Hi Marko, what do you mean by that?

[@markovucilovski9876]

@@tooltester Well, websites made via WordPress are on average much faster than websites that are made on Wix. Especially if you optimize for page speed, WordPress wins pretty much every time. Since Google implemented page speed as a ranking factor, I would say that page speed is very relevant if you want to optimize for SEO.

[@tooltester]

​@@markovucilovski9876 Hi Marko, we've actually written quite a bit about page speed in our accompanying blog post: www.tooltester.com/en/blog/wix-vs-wordpress/?#Website_loading_speeds_Are_Wix_or_WordPress_sites_faster WordPress generally isn't faster than Wix as our analysis of 400 random websites for each website builder shows: www.tooltester.com/en/blog/website-loading-time-statistics/? But one thing is true, you do have better ways to speed up your website (caching plugins, image optimization plugins etc.) That's why we awarded the speed point to WordPress. Also the SEO point goes to WordPress. Sounds fair?

[@markovucilovski9876]

@UC5xdD3h5t4ml7ghDukwm3wg I'm happy with your answer. The only thing Wix currently lacks (IMO, since they cost about three times what you'd pay with a WordPress site) is removal of unused code. In wordpress you have numerous free plugins that remove all unused code with one click and as a result, they speed upyour website tremendously (especially on mobile). Once (or if) Wix implements such a plugin or app, it will have the edge over wordpress.

[@suzansh4582]

I am writing a smart CV and I want to put a link to my paintings and drawings. the thing is which one do I need a website or a blog? and which one should I use Wix or WordPress? I want to make an online portfolio so can you help me decide or suggest something that can put me on the right track.

[@tooltester]

Hi Suzan! I think in your case Wix would be by far the easier option as it's great for small portfolio sites. You would need a website. If you want to publish regular articles it would be a blog. With Wix you can also easily add a blog should you need it one day. Let me know if you have any further questions!

[@suzansh4582]

@@tooltester thank you so much for the help.

[@healthmann]

Can someone please answer this for me. I’m interested in knowing if Wix allows you to back up your website on your computer, or a 3rd party website. I don’t like the idea of putting 1000’s of hours into building a site, only to lose it because of some glitch on their end. Is there another option to add an additional layer of protection? I also wanted to know if Wix allows you to sell your website. If I start generating an income from it, then there is always the possibility I may want to sell it. Am I allowed to sell my website to someone else? These are the two biggest issues for me right now, which is making me wonder if I should just learn Wordpress. I appreciate an insight anyone may have on this.

[@tooltester]

Hi there. You won't be able to backup a Wix website outside their system. However, all Wix sites com with a version control of all your changes, so you could restore your site to a previous version very easily. Yes, you should be able to sell a Wix website, but please contact their support to double check. More information: www.websitetooltester.com/en/reviews/wix-review/

[@SouravHalder]

Hi I am from India and your video is helpful I have a website in wix and planing to add a domain from other platform to wix premium plan .. My one question is will I am able to move my domain to another host provider in future if I don't wanna continue with wix .... please need that

[@tooltester]

Hi Sourav. sure, you should be able to move the domain name to another domain registrar, that should not be an issue.

[@BaniAbroad]

Apart from the content, the aesthetics of the video were pretty cool. May I know which video editor did you use for this video?

[@tooltester]

Hi Bani. Thanks for the kind words. Our video-producer uses mainly After Effects.

[@chetantemkar9577]

I'm pretty impressed by your animated video. How do you create them?

[@tooltester]

Hi Chetan, thank you! Our video producer uses After Effects.

[@sashanarlie2832]

Hello, I am researching a website builder to put my UX design portfolio together. I am very overwhelmed with the option to choose from. I do not have any coding experience and I think you need some when it comes to Wordpress? I would like to have some features like including a sidebar and embedding interactive tools into the website. Do any of the website builders like Squarespace, Wix, or Webflow offer these features? Thank you.

[@tooltester]

Hi Sasha. Since you say that you don't have any programming skills, you might want to try with Wix first. Their editor is beginner-friendly, has many features and you can create side menus and implement some interactive features. With Webflow you will for sure be able to create this kind of website, but it's a bit more of a complicated tool and you need some programming skills. With Squarespace you can change the style of your sidebar, in case the template you choose has got one.

[@sashanarlie2832]

@@tooltester Thank you very much! I appreciate your help.

[@gold9994]

Note that the coding needed for wordpress is not that hard, it's fairly simple... You could probably create a unique portofolio in a month. Backends are different story rhough.

[@sashanarlie2832]

@@gold9994 Thank you for your input. I’ll get there someday. I’m going to try and learn some coding.

[@adeleandabiane]

Is this only for the paid versions?

[@tooltester]

Hi there. I am not sure what you refer with 'this', could you please clarify so we can answer you? Thanks!

[@adeleandabiane]

@@tooltester Sorry about that. I mean is this video only explaining what wix and WordPress do if you use the paid versions?

[@tooltester]

I see @@adeleandabiane ... Yes we compare mainly the paid version of Wix and the open source WordPress.org - you'll need a hosting provider to use the later.

[@WaveEnterprise]

Hey! Great video/very informative however I have a more personalized questions that I wonder if you can answer... I already have a domain name & host using wix & godaddy but I want to create more customized blog posts... is it possible to just use wordpress for blog creation alone & then transfer those blogs over to my wix site? I'm just trying to sort through the best option in combining wordpress & wix... thanks in advance!!

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Unfortunately, you won't be able to directly transfer a WordPress post/blog to Wix. You could do a little workaround though and use WordPress for your blog and Wix for your website. You can just install WordPress on a subdirectory (e.g. your-site.com/blog) and link to it from your Wix site.

[@WaveEnterprise]

@@tooltester great thanks for that help!!

[@loveoveanamarie]

Would it be smart to start off with Wix and later transition to WordPress for blogging?

[@tooltester]

Hi Oveana. Hmmm, well migrations are always a bit complex and can take some time. I don't think Wix is the best blogging solution (not bad, but there are better alternatives, check Squarespace and Weebly for example). We have this guide to create a blog, it may help you choose the right tool: www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/how-to-start-a-successful-blog/

[@loveoveanamarie]

WebsiteToolTester Thank you!

[@grahamsouthern5583]

Can anyone help? As far as I can see there's no way on Wix for users to update data that they submitted previously. For example to edit a brief resume or just to change their address. Seems like an elementary requirement to me, which is why I never thought there would be a problem when I signed up with them. This is an absolute MUST on the site I'm developing. I've done quite a bit of work and now it looks like it's been wasted. Is there any hack to get Wix to do this? If not, does Wordpress, Squarespace or any other tool allow you to?

[@tooltester]

Hi Graham. Hmmm, I am afraid that what you have in mind goes beyond the capabilities of Wix and any other website builder. You can use Wix Corvid, Wix's version aimed for developers, I believe you could allow users to edit their profile pages (I understand you'd like to create something similar to a community site). But I do think for complex projects WordPress is a bit more suited, also it's more technical.

[@WonderingScience]

But with latest wix code and node js integration, 98%flexibility is obtained. Again in India , the cost of a wix e commerce level plan (named premium in India) is about 18 rs i.e. about 0.25 dollars a month

[@tooltester]

Good point! Yes, the price in India is unbeatable. That makes it very attractive for users who aren't very tech-savvy but need a website. It's also great to see that Wix has introduced these coding features.

[@sush1chef]

i will go for the wordpress big time

[@sarielreigns777]

You just missed Elementor on Wordpress, but it makes page loading speed slower.

[@tooltester]

Hi, I am afraid we can't talk about all the WP page builders in this short video. Actually, Gutenberg (the current WP version) should already include much of Elementor's functionality.

[@synsasanki]

In WordPress you can edit site easier it's have a lot of plugins too

[@tooltester]

Well, I wouldn't agree. But if it works better for you that's great!

[@beastlyntv9958]

thanks for this video hope you make more comparison for other website

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Thanks, glad to hear that you liked the video. We are always creating new videos, and we have several comparisons in our channel, feel free to check them out. Have a great day!

[@dariusjerelmiliner8725]

Great pointers very helpful

[@mariamandingorra4735]

I used both of them, and the worst point of Wix is that if you don't know about code, java script, Dom, ect, all this interactions (easy use) is creating new data that you cannot optimized good enough.. So you website is slow in loading time, therefore your ranking in Google lose points.. I think is a good point that people have to know, if you are not a informatic professional is going to struggle you..

[@tooltester]

Hi Maria. Website loading speed can be tricky, and yes overall WordPress offers more speed optimization options. However, you'll need to know what you are doing when optimizing your WordPress site too (e.g. caching plugins).

[@dushyantsharma5041]

hello website tool tester I want to make a news website for long time which is best form me can you help me to choose Wix or WordPress

[@tooltester]

Hi there. You don't share what are your requirements, but generally speaking, Wix is better for smaller websites (e.g. not more than 60 or 70 pages) and it's suitable for users that don't have a lot of technical knowledge. On the other hand, WordPress is a more powerful solution, but it will require technical knowledge. Find more information here: www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/wix-vs-wordpress/?

[@tyjutsu9842]

Anyone know which is the best mobile editor in general or all they all just asFrustrating??

[@tooltester]

If you mean an editor to customize how your site will show on mobiles, probably Wix is the best one. If you mean an editor where you can work on a phone, I think none are great - better to use a desktop or laptop to work on your website.

[@tyjutsu9842]

WebsiteToolTester just in regards to using wix I’m constantly having alignment issues when editing my mobile site ( using on my laptop ) it never seems to stay where I’ve left it , As in a text box slide show etc..I’ve read this is a browser issue but was wondering if there were any other programs that rectifys this issue ( sorry if this doesn’t make sense

[@tooltester]

@Ty Jutsu We are very sorry that you are facing some issues. As we don't have any access to your backend, it is difficult to find out what the exact problem is though. Therefore, we recommend you contact Wix's customer support in this case.

[@internetandlifehacks]

You did an excellent job with this video, recommending it to friends right now. :)

[@tooltester]

Hi there. That's great! :) Thanks a lot for your kind feedback. We're happy to hear that :).

[@strll3048]

What an a-w-e-s-o-me analysis and presentation. Thank you.

[@sbcinema]

Thumbs up 4 Professional programmed Websites👍

[@yungifez]

3:50 I don't completely agree. True but not all plugins require technical know how to install and update

[@tooltester]

Hi and thanks for your comment! Well, it's true that not all of them require technical expertise but it's easy to run into problems if you don't update them regularly. I've also seen quite a few plugin conflicts that are not easy to fix. For smaller sites probably not that big of a deal but once the site (and plugins) grow, this can become a real issue.

[@yungifez]

@@tooltester yeah you know that things have gone wrong when a plugin gets corrupted or things like that. Yo if I knew this channel existed, I wouldn't have disturbed my self trying every single website builder ever(it was not funny and I'm still suffering from my past mistakes) Like I feel I know them all. I've tried all of them. Except ucraft.

[@canahmetbasoglu5702]

Can someone tell me how a Wix website can beat a Wordpress site on SEO? I am a business owner and I also need to take action in SEO though.

[@tooltester]

Hi Can. You'll need to optimize your site (regardless of the platform you use) to achieve good Google rankings. You can find more information here: www.websitetooltester.com/en/blog/best-website-builder-for-seo/

[@yokomotors9031]

I think WIX looks like a beautiful car with normal engine, and WordPress is box shaped car with powerful engine . I'm not a pro web developer ,but that's my opinion ^_^ .

[@emilymariestephens6892]

Which is more professional?

[@tooltester]

Hi Emily. I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "professional" :). Wix and WordPress are both really good tools, but they offer different possibilities. Wix is easy to use and beginner-friendly, as it offers a visual editor with many built-in functions. With WordPress, you've got more customization options, as you have more power over your website code and there are various plug-ins and themes to adapt your website to your needs. However, it's also more complicated, as you need a bit of programming knowledge.

[@abdifatahbadawi870]

I like wix for the easy use and understadable and easy to manage

[@tooltester]

Hi there. Thanks for your feedback! I also think that Wix is definitely one of the easier-to-use and more intuitive website builders on the website builder market.

[@othakerluke8293]

Thanks a lot as I'm learning a lot from you .

[@esbi1124]

Hello, really good comparison. Thanks a lot.

[@sapiensco.8080]

I disagree with the costs. Wix is way affordable compared to WP. In WP the hosting, adds on, domains, etc, accumulate and make WP cost a lot. (Almost twice the Wix cost)

[@tooltester]

Hi there. This is in a way true, but it depends. You'll also have to invest a bit of money when using WordPress, especially at the beginning, when buying a theme, getting a hosting provider (or for hiring a developer). However, in the long run, WordPress can be cheaper (depending on the kind of website you built). You have to think that you're bound to the same monthly costs with Wix, whereas when you're building a website with WordPress, some points are one-time investments. But like mentioned, it really depends. If you have a huge website, you hire a developer, and you need to continue using the help of a developer to maintain the website, then yes - it might be more expensive.