ZDNET compares Wix and Squarespace for different website needs
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Updated · ZDNet · May 6
ZDNET compares Wix and Squarespace for different website needs
12 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 6
After building the same Cape Town roofing business site on both platforms, ZDNET said Wix best suits small businesses, blogs and services, while Squarespace fits portfolios and creative sites.
The review found Wix stronger on AI-generated content, SEO, bookings and scalable e-commerce, while Squarespace offered faster setup, more polished templates and cheaper entry-level selling.
For online stores, ZDNET said both can work depending on scale: Squarespace for smaller shops and Wix for larger catalogues, multichannel sales, dropshipping and loyalty features.
As AI-driven builders like Wix and Squarespace evolve, how can users ensure their sites remain adaptable and competitive as business needs change?
Are the limitations of template lock-in and AI-generated content creating a new kind of vendor dependency for businesses aiming to scale or rebrand?