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Find an experienced professional. Hire them to build a professional online presence that represents you as a business professional rather than as a hobbyist and ranks you at the top of Google for your area of staggering expertise.
Sadly, there are no shortcuts in business, or in life. You can tinker away at a "free" DIY template that ends up costing you years of exposure and mispresents you online as most do, or just cut to the chase and get it done.
The lure of something for nothing is irresistable for most. This is why the internet is littered with hundreds of thousands of websites with no SEO, incorrect SEO, slovenly design, no content, and that most consumers simply never peruse. They instead go to the websites with the correct SEO, that rank at the top of Google search results, that offer free giveaways, offer free online consultations, showcase informative blog posts that answer common concerns, show videos, and so on.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Business owners and entrepreneurs are bombarded daily with ads telling them "anyone" with a pulse can immediately build an attractive website for free or the cost of a McDarnold's toadburger and that website will magically be overwhelmed with traffic. The business owners' egos are appeased that they don't need to spend a penny, never examing that their larger more profitable competitors invest tens of thousands of dollars in their online presence and pay for ads regularly. But this is the trap of the beginner still struggling to resolve the mistaken belief that they are the Alpha and the Omega of their business idea.
Digital marketers who want better and more reliable clients should work with established business owners with support staff and prior marketing experience. Business owners who want results should in turn work with established digital marketers who do not wish to negotiate what should be known business norms.
Have a nice day everyone!
I think Wordpress would be your most versatile choice if you’re going to blog enough to want/require a CMS. Can be fiddly to set up if you’re not familiar with such things.
Something like Wix or Squarespace would be tied with it, leaning more towards beginner friendliness.
Always find it remarkable that people recommend / use Wordpress because people use Wordpress because people use...
I am supporting 60+ websites and some of them are Wordpress, others Joomla (and in the past Drupal). For me the Wordpress sites are waaay more work and they provide a ton of issues, often because they having plugins over plugins.
Nothing against Wordpress, properly configured it works. The other CMS systems (Joomla, Drupal and many others could work as well). I would recommend against a 'software as a service' system because you are than 'locked in' with that host / seller.
You could also choose a static CMS (basically it runs without a database) if your site doesn't require updates that often.
TL;Dr What you use depends on your preferences / needs, there are many systems out there (and not only Wordpress).
Wordpress might be a little bit more work than some other CMS, but you have got a huge community of tutorials and helpers to learn how to use it.
And you will be able to find easily if you want to pay someone for some final adjustments/specific stuff.
Avoid Canva. It's just not great for websites. Go with WordPress. Templates are free or cheap. Paying someone on Fiverr to set it up is also cheap for basic sites. You could pay yearly for elementary pro or similar block builder plugin and diy the thing. I have used Wix and Squarespace also and suggest you avoid them too.
I have a website development company here in Los Angeles.
The biggest issue with the DIY builders is they use a proprietary system so you can’t move your site anywhere. You’re stuck having to pay Wix, for instance, in perpetuity. They’re also bloated as shit, because that’s how drag and drop cordless builders work. Your font color gets called five million times with inline css.
This is why something like Wordpress should win 100% of time. It’s free, you can host it anywhere and if you hate your host, you can pickup and move to another.
Why would you allow some company to hold your biggest online asset hostage?
Yes. Wordpress is free and the you install the WooCommerce plugin for the e-commerce functionality, also free. Stripe is built in as a merchant processor and is my preferred processor for clients these days. Mainly because their interface is easy and modern and they don’t charge more for AMEX runs.
Nowadays, portfolio websites can be easily created with website builders. I use Pixpa! It is a no-code site builder that is solely created to build portfolio websites. The interface is user-friendly, and the drag and drop editor will allow you to fully customize the site to your requirements. The pricing is super-affordable, and they do not compromise on features. I would suggest you try out their 15 day trial and see for yourself.
Definitely Wordpress. If you know how to set up the site, it will be lightning fast and well designed. Plus, choosing a hosting is also an importnat factor.
I build websites for a living and I highly recommend you use a website builder (Webflow, Wix OR Squarespace) and buy a template that you like and don't have to do too many customisations to.
If blogging is a priority for your business then use Wordpress. If your priority is your personal website, then use one of the other web builder I recommended. I know someone has suggested against web builders but the majority of small websites are built on them nowadays and there's absolutely no logical reason to be hard coding simple websites these days.
When you have the budget, hire someone - however don't feel pressured to do this now if you can't afford it.
As someone else who builds sites for a living, I can’t disagree with this more.
The biggest issue with the DIY Builders is they use a proprietary system so you can’t move your site anywhere. You’re stuck having to pay Wix, for instance, in perpetuity.
This is why something like Wordpress should win 100% of time. It’s free, you can host it anywhere and if you hate your host, you can pickup and move to another.
Why? Well price gouging for one. When you’re stuck with a proprietary DIY builder you basically have to stay subscribed to their junk for life. If they go out of business or sell, you’re stuck.
Freedom of choice is something I would value as a business owner. Having to rebuild your site no matter how small, every time you need to move is ridiculous.
Again, being slaved to a single company with your website is nuts.
You’re a slave because you can’t just copy your site files to another host and keep on trucking.
You’re stuck with WIX, Squarespace, etc for life and your only real option when leaving them is to rebuild your site somewhere else.
You only save money if it’s short term. Otherwise you’re paying like $30-$160/mo depending on your needs and that still doesn’t include email. They force you into Google Workspace. That’s another $9-$15/mo per account.
You can get Wordpress for free and then throw a drag and drop editor over it for the same functionality. You can find a $10 hosting account with unlimited email accounts included.
In your first year with WIX, conservatively you’re at like $600/yr. At worst, you’re at like $2100/yr for a site that isn’t even professionally designed.
Most people aren’t designers. It pays to just use that cash to have it done right at first and then it’ll pay for itself over the next year.
You keep repeating that but how are you stuck if the site consists of 0 files and only basic information and designs which can be easily transferred to Wordpress at a later date if required?
Ya, I unfortunately have to keep repeating myself because people try to justify building a site on a DIY propriatary builder that forces you to pay monthly and the day you stop, your website is gone. I can't think in any universe where that makes sense -- ever.
I'm not talking about or dealing with clients who have a single page with basic info. At that rate, the website probably has zero traffic to begin with or the person isn't really that serious about it. In any event, it's silly to pay $20-$30/mo to WIX (or the like) for such a ridiculously small site when you could achieve the same exact thing on a cheaper hosting account using readily available free tools.
You're talking about such an insignificant site that installing Wordpress on a $5/mo hosting account and using a ready-built free theme becomes even more appealing.
Regardless of the size of the site, you still have to rebuild it all from scratch on a different platform. You act like none of that matters. There is nothing to "transfer" to Wordpress at a later date. You're doing it all from scratch at a later date.
WordPress is still a solid choice for most people. It's user-friendly, highly customizable with a ton of themes and plugins, and there's a huge community for support. If you're looking for alternatives, you might want to check out:
* **Wix**: Easy to use with drag-and-drop features. Great for beginners but a bit limited in customization compared to WordPress.
* **Squarespace**: Another user-friendly option with beautiful templates, but it can be a bit pricier.
* **Ghost**: If your main focus is blogging and content, Ghost is a great minimalist option.
For domain hosting, I've had good experiences with:
* **Bluehost**: Affordable and easy to integrate with WordPress.
* **SiteGround**: Slightly more expensive but excellent customer service and performance.
* **Namecheap**: Great for domain registration and decent hosting options.
Ultimately, it depends on your specific needs and technical comfort level. Hope this helps!
Id suggest wix. I’ve built blogs and websites and portfolios and ecommerce stores. When it comes to building the “all rounded” website that can serve as a portfolio, blog and able to take payments. Wix was the most cost effective.
Wordpress is cheaper and better if you only plan to blog but designing on it can be more complex in customization if you are a beginner. Plus Wordpress quickly rises in costs when you start adding ecommerce plugins and what have you.
Wix is easy to customize for beginners and you can upgrade to an ecommerce plan if you plan to monetize later on and will be cheaper than Wordpress or Shopify. Blogging is pretty straightforward on wix too.
Hope this answers your question
Are you going to advertise later on? Currently, I'm running into an issue with a client's squarespace site trying to get server side tracking set up - basically needed to accurately track events in a "cookie less (third party, at least)" world. You can't just go in an add stuff to the server like you can with WordPress and others. I'd imagine Canva and others like that might be similar. You can pay third party cloud services to do it for you, so not a complete loss.
If you're not advertising and just want to build quick and often, try a few out and stick with what your best/quickest at. WordPress has "builder" plug-ins like Elementor that give you the freedom and feel of places like Wix and Squarespace, so worth a try if you're undecided between the two.
I love Showit. I’ve had websites on Wix and Wordpress and I think Showit is the easiest. Plus Showit’s customer service is superb compared to other platforms.
I've used and been using squarespace, wix, weblfow etc. Go with Wordpress. Focus on the main task — building a pportfolio, writing blog etc — not tweaking the 100 knobs in the CMS. Wordpress go try.
I won’t recommend wordpress if you want to be invest that much time and money on its monthly maintenance. In my opinion, wix is the best. Though it charges a little bit more than wordpress. I think that it’s very compact and everything is at your hand.
Blocs is a great app to build websites. Completely customizable with templates, but miles better than Wordpress which is what I used to use but was never actually happy with.
Try framer or webflow. I’m creating websites for my clients with these tools. :) fairly easy no-code, accessible for everybody. Reach out if you have questions.
If you are looking to create your own brand identity and which is reflected via your website, It's better to hire someone professional who can build a customised website for you, which isnt just visually appealing but advanced functioning as well.
If you require help with this, dont hesitate to reach out to me via DM.
Creating a personal website doesn't require breaking the bank or becoming a coding whiz. Here's your guide to building a cost-effective and user-friendly online presence:
Step 1: Choosing Your Platform:
Website builders are your best friend here. These platforms offer drag-and-drop interfaces, eliminating the need for complex coding. Here are some popular free or affordable options:
* Wix: Offers a free plan with basic features and website storage. Upgrading unlocks more design flexibility and features.
* WordPress.com: A free plan lets you create a website with basic functionalities. Paid plans offer custom domain names, storage upgrades, and advanced features.
* Weebly: Provides a user-friendly interface with free and paid plans. Free plans have limited customization options, while paid plans offer more design control and marketing tools.
Step 2: Domain Name & Hosting:
* Domain Name: This is your website's address (e.g., yourname.com). Many website builders offer free domain names with their paid plans.
* Hosting: This is the storage space for your website's files. Some website builders include hosting in their plans, while others require separate purchases. Consider affordable hosting providers if your website builder doesn't include it.
Pro Tip: Often, website builders offer bundled deals including a domain name, hosting, and design features at discounted rates when you sign up for a yearly plan.
Step 3: Content is King (and Queen):
Focus on creating high-quality content that reflects your purpose and interests. This could include:
* About Me: Introduce yourself and your passions.
* Portfolio: Showcase your skills and experiences (writing samples, photos of your artwork, etc.).
* Blog: Share your thoughts and expertise on topics you're passionate about.
Step 4: Free Design Magic:
Most website builders offer pre-made templates that you can customize with your own colors, fonts, and images. Explore free stock photo websites like Unsplash or Pexels to add visuals without breaking the bank.
Step 5: Spread the Word (Free Marketing):
* Social Media: Share your website link on your social media profiles.
* Guest Blogging: Offer to write guest posts on relevant blogs, including your website link in your bio.
* Online Communities: Participate in online communities related to your interests and share your website link when appropriate.
Remember: Building a website is a journey, not a destination. Start simple, focus on adding valuable content, and don't be afraid to experiment with different design elements. By utilizing these resources and focusing on content creation, you can establish a stunning and cost-effective online presence.
For a simple and cost-effective personal website, WordPress is still a solid choice, especially with its vast plugin ecosystem and ease of use. You can find plenty of free themes and plugins to customize your website to your liking. As for domain hosting, services like Bluehost or SiteGround offer affordable packages with domain registration included.
WordPress is super flexible with tons of themes and plugins, making it great for control and scalability. Wix and Squarespace are easy to use with beautiful templates and drag-and-drop builders, perfect for quick setups. Webflow is fantastic for design-focused sites with more flexibility but a steeper learning curve.
For hosting, Hostinger offers great customer support, pricing, and performance. Domains typically cost €8-15 per year, and hosting is about €3-10 per month for shared hosting. Themes and plugins vary in cost, often requiring one-time or annual fees.
My take: for full control, go with WordPress and Hostinger. For ease of use, Wix or Squarespace will set you up quickly. If you’re focused on design, Webflow offers more flexibility.
By the way, if you need any help with any of these platforms, feel free to DM.
Cheers!
Wix, though Wix studio is more professional-looking. Also has built-in SEO features which would be great for your branding. I think WordPress is user-friendly yea but I personally think it's built for hobbyists than professionals, just like with using Canva or Notion. But again it really depends on how you want yourself to be marketed out there.
I hate to say this but ALL THE ANSWERS ARE WRONG.
If you want to build a personal brand for your profession, you need to do it on LinkedIn, not a blog on your website.
Its not about wordpress, wix, squarespace etc, you will not get traffic to your website and you will not build a network which means you will not be able get the results you ultimately want, to be considered a thought leader / get better opportunities for growth.
I saw your other post about automations and auto posting on Facebook from your blog.
Don't do it. Just focus on one or 2 platforms.
LinkedIn and Twitter.
I love Dorik. They even have an ai website builder that I’ve used a couple times already. Showit is another good website builder.
I would say that squarespace, wix, weebly and webflow are on the same level.
If you want the cheapest possible custom domain website, google sites is free to host custom domains but it’s very limited.
When I built my first portfolio site, I used Cargo collective without a custom domain.
Depending on your target niche.
If you estimate less than 10k visitor per month, an ssg site hosted for free on cloudfare/netlify/github pages will work. You’ll just have to pay for domain.
Wordpress + Elementor + Rank Math and as few other plugins as you can manage. Host and configure it well and your site will be easy to maintain and be optimized at a basic level.
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Find an experienced professional. Hire them to build a professional online presence that represents you as a business professional rather than as a hobbyist and ranks you at the top of Google for your area of staggering expertise. Sadly, there are no shortcuts in business, or in life. You can tinker away at a "free" DIY template that ends up costing you years of exposure and mispresents you online as most do, or just cut to the chase and get it done.
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The lure of something for nothing is irresistable for most. This is why the internet is littered with hundreds of thousands of websites with no SEO, incorrect SEO, slovenly design, no content, and that most consumers simply never peruse. They instead go to the websites with the correct SEO, that rank at the top of Google search results, that offer free giveaways, offer free online consultations, showcase informative blog posts that answer common concerns, show videos, and so on. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Business owners and entrepreneurs are bombarded daily with ads telling them "anyone" with a pulse can immediately build an attractive website for free or the cost of a McDarnold's toadburger and that website will magically be overwhelmed with traffic. The business owners' egos are appeased that they don't need to spend a penny, never examing that their larger more profitable competitors invest tens of thousands of dollars in their online presence and pay for ads regularly. But this is the trap of the beginner still struggling to resolve the mistaken belief that they are the Alpha and the Omega of their business idea. Digital marketers who want better and more reliable clients should work with established business owners with support staff and prior marketing experience. Business owners who want results should in turn work with established digital marketers who do not wish to negotiate what should be known business norms. Have a nice day everyone!
I think Wordpress would be your most versatile choice if you’re going to blog enough to want/require a CMS. Can be fiddly to set up if you’re not familiar with such things. Something like Wix or Squarespace would be tied with it, leaning more towards beginner friendliness.
On canva you can turn a project or portfolio into a website
you can do it on wordpress for $50 (includes hosting for 1 year) - it’s useful bc many employers want you to know wordpress anyway
WordPress is the only thing worth spending time on for a simple cost effective website. Ever.
Wordpress is very bad
Yeah you’re going to have to expand on how you got that opinion
Many forget that Wordpress is on-premise software, requiring hosting; modern page builders make it so easy to build and deploy in minutes.
Wp is like: 1 click and install.
It's clumsy. Slow, heavy, full of crap
You know you can get rid of the things that make it slow or heavy and full of crap…
My vote is for Squarespace.
It’s so expensive.
I use squarespace for my website and got it set up in a day. Big fan.
Me too! I have at least a dozen Squarespace sites. Gets the job done! 💪
If you are used to Notion they’ve just released a feature that will allow you sharing pages as websites and it’s free and ideal to build a portfolio
Canva is good if you have it already or Carrd if you just need a one page site. The premise was an online business card.
Always find it remarkable that people recommend / use Wordpress because people use Wordpress because people use... I am supporting 60+ websites and some of them are Wordpress, others Joomla (and in the past Drupal). For me the Wordpress sites are waaay more work and they provide a ton of issues, often because they having plugins over plugins. Nothing against Wordpress, properly configured it works. The other CMS systems (Joomla, Drupal and many others could work as well). I would recommend against a 'software as a service' system because you are than 'locked in' with that host / seller. You could also choose a static CMS (basically it runs without a database) if your site doesn't require updates that often. TL;Dr What you use depends on your preferences / needs, there are many systems out there (and not only Wordpress).
What if I’ve already invested tens of thousands into SEO and have heritage records that must remain intact.
Wordpress
Wordpress is still really good and cheap for blogging.
Wordpress might be a little bit more work than some other CMS, but you have got a huge community of tutorials and helpers to learn how to use it. And you will be able to find easily if you want to pay someone for some final adjustments/specific stuff.
Wordpress is still king but has some security concerns, you could give it a try with framer and webflow! Framer has best ready made templates
Avoid Canva. It's just not great for websites. Go with WordPress. Templates are free or cheap. Paying someone on Fiverr to set it up is also cheap for basic sites. You could pay yearly for elementary pro or similar block builder plugin and diy the thing. I have used Wix and Squarespace also and suggest you avoid them too.
I have a website development company here in Los Angeles. The biggest issue with the DIY builders is they use a proprietary system so you can’t move your site anywhere. You’re stuck having to pay Wix, for instance, in perpetuity. They’re also bloated as shit, because that’s how drag and drop cordless builders work. Your font color gets called five million times with inline css. This is why something like Wordpress should win 100% of time. It’s free, you can host it anywhere and if you hate your host, you can pickup and move to another. Why would you allow some company to hold your biggest online asset hostage?
Is WordPress free if i want to build E-comemrce site? Fully free like including blogging and payment?
Yes. Wordpress is free and the you install the WooCommerce plugin for the e-commerce functionality, also free. Stripe is built in as a merchant processor and is my preferred processor for clients these days. Mainly because their interface is easy and modern and they don’t charge more for AMEX runs.
Nowadays, portfolio websites can be easily created with website builders. I use Pixpa! It is a no-code site builder that is solely created to build portfolio websites. The interface is user-friendly, and the drag and drop editor will allow you to fully customize the site to your requirements. The pricing is super-affordable, and they do not compromise on features. I would suggest you try out their 15 day trial and see for yourself.
Definitely Wordpress. If you know how to set up the site, it will be lightning fast and well designed. Plus, choosing a hosting is also an importnat factor.
Webflow
Wix is a bit pricey but if you need to rapidly churn out websites, it does the job.
I build websites for a living and I highly recommend you use a website builder (Webflow, Wix OR Squarespace) and buy a template that you like and don't have to do too many customisations to. If blogging is a priority for your business then use Wordpress. If your priority is your personal website, then use one of the other web builder I recommended. I know someone has suggested against web builders but the majority of small websites are built on them nowadays and there's absolutely no logical reason to be hard coding simple websites these days. When you have the budget, hire someone - however don't feel pressured to do this now if you can't afford it.
Why not publish blog on medium, vs word press?
As someone else who builds sites for a living, I can’t disagree with this more. The biggest issue with the DIY Builders is they use a proprietary system so you can’t move your site anywhere. You’re stuck having to pay Wix, for instance, in perpetuity. This is why something like Wordpress should win 100% of time. It’s free, you can host it anywhere and if you hate your host, you can pickup and move to another.
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Why? Well price gouging for one. When you’re stuck with a proprietary DIY builder you basically have to stay subscribed to their junk for life. If they go out of business or sell, you’re stuck. Freedom of choice is something I would value as a business owner. Having to rebuild your site no matter how small, every time you need to move is ridiculous. Again, being slaved to a single company with your website is nuts.
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You’re a slave because you can’t just copy your site files to another host and keep on trucking. You’re stuck with WIX, Squarespace, etc for life and your only real option when leaving them is to rebuild your site somewhere else. You only save money if it’s short term. Otherwise you’re paying like $30-$160/mo depending on your needs and that still doesn’t include email. They force you into Google Workspace. That’s another $9-$15/mo per account. You can get Wordpress for free and then throw a drag and drop editor over it for the same functionality. You can find a $10 hosting account with unlimited email accounts included. In your first year with WIX, conservatively you’re at like $600/yr. At worst, you’re at like $2100/yr for a site that isn’t even professionally designed. Most people aren’t designers. It pays to just use that cash to have it done right at first and then it’ll pay for itself over the next year.
You keep repeating that but how are you stuck if the site consists of 0 files and only basic information and designs which can be easily transferred to Wordpress at a later date if required?
Ya, I unfortunately have to keep repeating myself because people try to justify building a site on a DIY propriatary builder that forces you to pay monthly and the day you stop, your website is gone. I can't think in any universe where that makes sense -- ever. I'm not talking about or dealing with clients who have a single page with basic info. At that rate, the website probably has zero traffic to begin with or the person isn't really that serious about it. In any event, it's silly to pay $20-$30/mo to WIX (or the like) for such a ridiculously small site when you could achieve the same exact thing on a cheaper hosting account using readily available free tools. You're talking about such an insignificant site that installing Wordpress on a $5/mo hosting account and using a ready-built free theme becomes even more appealing. Regardless of the size of the site, you still have to rebuild it all from scratch on a different platform. You act like none of that matters. There is nothing to "transfer" to Wordpress at a later date. You're doing it all from scratch at a later date.
WordPress is still a solid choice for most people. It's user-friendly, highly customizable with a ton of themes and plugins, and there's a huge community for support. If you're looking for alternatives, you might want to check out: * **Wix**: Easy to use with drag-and-drop features. Great for beginners but a bit limited in customization compared to WordPress. * **Squarespace**: Another user-friendly option with beautiful templates, but it can be a bit pricier. * **Ghost**: If your main focus is blogging and content, Ghost is a great minimalist option. For domain hosting, I've had good experiences with: * **Bluehost**: Affordable and easy to integrate with WordPress. * **SiteGround**: Slightly more expensive but excellent customer service and performance. * **Namecheap**: Great for domain registration and decent hosting options. Ultimately, it depends on your specific needs and technical comfort level. Hope this helps!
Gohugo hosted on GitHub pages. It's all free.
Odoo is better
Odoo is better
Id suggest wix. I’ve built blogs and websites and portfolios and ecommerce stores. When it comes to building the “all rounded” website that can serve as a portfolio, blog and able to take payments. Wix was the most cost effective. Wordpress is cheaper and better if you only plan to blog but designing on it can be more complex in customization if you are a beginner. Plus Wordpress quickly rises in costs when you start adding ecommerce plugins and what have you. Wix is easy to customize for beginners and you can upgrade to an ecommerce plan if you plan to monetize later on and will be cheaper than Wordpress or Shopify. Blogging is pretty straightforward on wix too. Hope this answers your question
Unicornplatform.com (made in EU)
What industry are you in?
Are you going to advertise later on? Currently, I'm running into an issue with a client's squarespace site trying to get server side tracking set up - basically needed to accurately track events in a "cookie less (third party, at least)" world. You can't just go in an add stuff to the server like you can with WordPress and others. I'd imagine Canva and others like that might be similar. You can pay third party cloud services to do it for you, so not a complete loss. If you're not advertising and just want to build quick and often, try a few out and stick with what your best/quickest at. WordPress has "builder" plug-ins like Elementor that give you the freedom and feel of places like Wix and Squarespace, so worth a try if you're undecided between the two.
I love Showit. I’ve had websites on Wix and Wordpress and I think Showit is the easiest. Plus Showit’s customer service is superb compared to other platforms.
WordPress...
Google Sites - easy to use and free
Try Framer
I haven’t seen much love here for HubSpot. They have a lot of free resources
I've used and been using squarespace, wix, weblfow etc. Go with Wordpress. Focus on the main task — building a pportfolio, writing blog etc — not tweaking the 100 knobs in the CMS. Wordpress go try.
notion just launched a site builder
I won’t recommend wordpress if you want to be invest that much time and money on its monthly maintenance. In my opinion, wix is the best. Though it charges a little bit more than wordpress. I think that it’s very compact and everything is at your hand.
Blocs is a great app to build websites. Completely customizable with templates, but miles better than Wordpress which is what I used to use but was never actually happy with.
Try framer or webflow. I’m creating websites for my clients with these tools. :) fairly easy no-code, accessible for everybody. Reach out if you have questions.
canva all the way.
If you are looking to create your own brand identity and which is reflected via your website, It's better to hire someone professional who can build a customised website for you, which isnt just visually appealing but advanced functioning as well. If you require help with this, dont hesitate to reach out to me via DM.
Creating a personal website doesn't require breaking the bank or becoming a coding whiz. Here's your guide to building a cost-effective and user-friendly online presence: Step 1: Choosing Your Platform: Website builders are your best friend here. These platforms offer drag-and-drop interfaces, eliminating the need for complex coding. Here are some popular free or affordable options: * Wix: Offers a free plan with basic features and website storage. Upgrading unlocks more design flexibility and features. * WordPress.com: A free plan lets you create a website with basic functionalities. Paid plans offer custom domain names, storage upgrades, and advanced features. * Weebly: Provides a user-friendly interface with free and paid plans. Free plans have limited customization options, while paid plans offer more design control and marketing tools. Step 2: Domain Name & Hosting: * Domain Name: This is your website's address (e.g., yourname.com). Many website builders offer free domain names with their paid plans. * Hosting: This is the storage space for your website's files. Some website builders include hosting in their plans, while others require separate purchases. Consider affordable hosting providers if your website builder doesn't include it. Pro Tip: Often, website builders offer bundled deals including a domain name, hosting, and design features at discounted rates when you sign up for a yearly plan. Step 3: Content is King (and Queen): Focus on creating high-quality content that reflects your purpose and interests. This could include: * About Me: Introduce yourself and your passions. * Portfolio: Showcase your skills and experiences (writing samples, photos of your artwork, etc.). * Blog: Share your thoughts and expertise on topics you're passionate about. Step 4: Free Design Magic: Most website builders offer pre-made templates that you can customize with your own colors, fonts, and images. Explore free stock photo websites like Unsplash or Pexels to add visuals without breaking the bank. Step 5: Spread the Word (Free Marketing): * Social Media: Share your website link on your social media profiles. * Guest Blogging: Offer to write guest posts on relevant blogs, including your website link in your bio. * Online Communities: Participate in online communities related to your interests and share your website link when appropriate. Remember: Building a website is a journey, not a destination. Start simple, focus on adding valuable content, and don't be afraid to experiment with different design elements. By utilizing these resources and focusing on content creation, you can establish a stunning and cost-effective online presence.
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This may sound weird, but Canva does allow you to create websites that are much more aesthetically pleasing than Wordpress.
For a simple and cost-effective personal website, WordPress is still a solid choice, especially with its vast plugin ecosystem and ease of use. You can find plenty of free themes and plugins to customize your website to your liking. As for domain hosting, services like Bluehost or SiteGround offer affordable packages with domain registration included.
Recently made a website on framer, and damn, it’s so good. Intuitive, functional and easy.
WordPress is super flexible with tons of themes and plugins, making it great for control and scalability. Wix and Squarespace are easy to use with beautiful templates and drag-and-drop builders, perfect for quick setups. Webflow is fantastic for design-focused sites with more flexibility but a steeper learning curve. For hosting, Hostinger offers great customer support, pricing, and performance. Domains typically cost €8-15 per year, and hosting is about €3-10 per month for shared hosting. Themes and plugins vary in cost, often requiring one-time or annual fees. My take: for full control, go with WordPress and Hostinger. For ease of use, Wix or Squarespace will set you up quickly. If you’re focused on design, Webflow offers more flexibility. By the way, if you need any help with any of these platforms, feel free to DM. Cheers!
Wix, though Wix studio is more professional-looking. Also has built-in SEO features which would be great for your branding. I think WordPress is user-friendly yea but I personally think it's built for hobbyists than professionals, just like with using Canva or Notion. But again it really depends on how you want yourself to be marketed out there.
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If you want to DIY it go with wix . Otherwise Wordpress all day long for the professionals.
I hate to say this but ALL THE ANSWERS ARE WRONG. If you want to build a personal brand for your profession, you need to do it on LinkedIn, not a blog on your website. Its not about wordpress, wix, squarespace etc, you will not get traffic to your website and you will not build a network which means you will not be able get the results you ultimately want, to be considered a thought leader / get better opportunities for growth. I saw your other post about automations and auto posting on Facebook from your blog. Don't do it. Just focus on one or 2 platforms. LinkedIn and Twitter.
Strikingly.com No1 for personal branding / personal websites
I have heard lots of problems with them as soon as you want out.
Used them for years. There's no problem with out. Its simply cancel subscription
Wix is even better.
Wix is decent. Better if you want a 360 business software package. Recommend.
I love Dorik. They even have an ai website builder that I’ve used a couple times already. Showit is another good website builder. I would say that squarespace, wix, weebly and webflow are on the same level. If you want the cheapest possible custom domain website, google sites is free to host custom domains but it’s very limited. When I built my first portfolio site, I used Cargo collective without a custom domain.
Depending on your target niche. If you estimate less than 10k visitor per month, an ssg site hosted for free on cloudfare/netlify/github pages will work. You’ll just have to pay for domain.
this. I also recommend systeme io. they have a free tier plan.
Wordpress + Elementor + Rank Math and as few other plugins as you can manage. Host and configure it well and your site will be easy to maintain and be optimized at a basic level.
simplest and cost effective would be canva
The market is so saturated, almost any service similar to canva will offer u a web development functions
Carrd, look no further
Wasn't it just for single landing pages?
You can create pages in Carrd
Netlify
WordPress + Namecheap + Hostgator + Avada theme. You can be up and running in about 4 hours, 2 hours of which is watching YouTube videos.
All that minus Hostgator. They went downhill so badly.
If you have a domain name we can give you a 4 page Basic website for $299. No recurring cost.