Why Use WordPress?

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So I chose WordPress , web provider, because for me is very flexible and also for the reason that I told before, when you start a website, really you don’t know exactly what you want, how your project will change in the future. And also it’s a method of budget of course. If you want WordPress, it’s totally free. So this is very important. And there are many other providers that ask for a monthly fee and that are not a lot, but anyways, it’s a cost fix [fixed cost] that you put on your expenses. And at the beginning, it’s better to avoid fixed costs because you have to be agile and scale. So wordpress, is a very scalable solution because of course you have the blog that is available, but you can add many Plugins and really change your website with a lot of flexibility. And actually there is also huge community of developers for WordPress. You can find out in any moment infinitive solutions. For any idea that you have for your website, you can find the right plugin. It’s a reliable platform, it’s a safe platform. So I think that at the beginning could be really a good solution because it’s free until you don’t buy a theme. I mean, you can buy a template, a theme. And of course these has a costs, then you can add the plugins that you have to pay. But I think at the beginning it’s really a good solution. It’s scalable, it’s safe and the there is a huge community of developers working on it. It’s a good solution for me and I can just trust it.

Alternative Website Builders

Website builders are great online tools that you can use to launch a website quickly and easily! They offer the perfect solution for entrepreneurs and businesses to start their websites with absolutely no technical skills. Meaning, you don’t need to be a web developer to create your website! But finding the best website builder as a beginner can be challenging since there are so many of them available now in the online market.

We compile some of the best ones below:

For starters, Wix is one of the best beginner-friendly website builds which gives you creative control over the look of your website. The builder is so easy to use but it does not make it much a less powerful tool! It combines simple drag-drop layouts with a range of amazing features and over 500 website templates. Furthermore, they have a free plan and various premium plans at affordable rates per month.

For a more sophisticated experience, Squarespace is a great choice as a website builder. It offers a lot of tools and features especially geared towards creatives and businesses alike. It’s not the most user-friendly website builder in the market but once you get the hang of it, the results are amazing. You have complete control of exactly how you want your website to look with a huge range of features and they have some of the best template designs in the market, especially for those who want a visually impressive website. Though they don’t have a free option, they do have a 14-day free trial if you want to try them out first before signing up for one of their affordable monthly premium plans.

If you’re looking to create a basic website that is not too complicated or sophisticated, then Jimdo is the best website builder for you. Their builder has all the basic features you need to build your website, however, if you want to customize it further and create something more advanced, then Jimdo becomes limited for what you may have in plan. It does have various premium plans at affordable monthly rates!

One of the most affordable website builders in the market is Weebly. It is a simple one however it packs a great set of features, especially for individuals or businesses whose focus is on e-commerce or blogging. It’s also very user-friendly but has a more limited design and customizability compared to other builders in the market. It has a free plan and other premium plans for as low as 6 dollars a month.

GoDaddy is very user-friendly and one of the fastest website builders in the market. They have simple layouts and guides to adding elements which makes it super straightforward to build your website. However, if you want a personalized website, then this may not be the best option as its advantages are in its speed and simplicity to build your website in a matter of minutes. They also offer a one-month free trial if you feel unsure of signing up with them and the premium plans after are quite affordable.

Of course, let’s not forget the most classic website builder of them all – WordPress. It’s free and one of the most widely used website builders. However, it’s not the easiest to use if you don’t have a basic grasp of coding. It does contain a lot of features and built-in tools that you can explore. Overall, it’s still a good choice for beginners once you get the hang of it and you can also install plug-ins into WordPress which will make your life easier.

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Why Use WordPress?

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Alternative Website Builders