Which website platform works best for creators and influencers?

Having your own website is one of the essential parts of being a digital creator. Your website is the gateway to your personal brand, whether this is your portfolio or your online shop.

Back in the day, in order to have a good website you had to know how to code or you had to hire someone to create the site for you. But now, there are many site-building platforms that allow you to create a memorable site in a matter of minutes.

There are many alternatives to these platforms out there. Today, we will be looking at two competitors, Wix and. so you can decide where to build your website.

WIX VS. WordPress — Feature Comparisons For Creators And Influencers 

Wix

What is Wix?

Wix is a website designing platform that is one of the most popular sites. With over 220 million registered users, Wix is a tried and trusted company that helps millions host and build websites. 

How does Wix Work?

Wix operates under a drag-and-drop method, meaning you can create a website without having any design experience. You can simply drag and drop features, media, and other tools to create your site.

Wix has a free plan, so once you sign up, you can start designing a site without ever having to spend a dime. 

When you create your account, Wix will ask you a few questions about the goals of your site so they can tailor the experience to you. 

This is also where you will choose the URL for your site – don’t worry, you can change this at any point. 

Once you’ve answered these questions, you can go on to choose from over 800 templates. Below are a few of the templates you can choose from.

You can choose between templates based on style, design, or the type of site you are creating.

After choosing the template, you can get to work on customizing the site.

This is what your dashboard will look like.

All the tools you need will be on the left-hand side. This is where you can add media, change the font, and color, and add headers and sections. You can also see how the site looks on a desktop or a mobile browser.

You can also integrate different apps on your site to create a more immersive experience for guests. You can add a chat feature, background music, or even an interactive calendar if you have appointments to schedule.

Here are some of the apps you can choose from. Many of the applications have free plans or trials so you can keep the spending to the limit.

Should you upgrade?

Although you can stay on Wix’s free plan without ever having to upgrade to a premium subscription, there are many key features you can unlock with their paid plans.

These features include advanced analytics for your site so you can see where your clicks and views are coming from, as well as SEO features and more app integration options.

Below are the pricing plans you can choose between.

Connect Domain – For $6 USD a month, this is the most basic plan you can purchase. You can connect a custom domain to get rid of the Wix branding, but will not have access to most other features.

Combo – for $12 USD a month, this plan removes ads from your site, as well as allows you to not have to pay for your domain for a whole year.

Unlimited – For $20 USD a  month, this plan is specifically for freelancers and entrepreneurs. You have 20 GB of storage on your site, as well as free access to the visitor’s analytics app. This is Wix’s most popular plan.

VIP – For $34 USD a month, this plan has 35 GB of storage space, as well as a professional logo and priority customer support.

Wix also offers e-commerce plans, specifically for those with an online shop. Those pricing plans are –

Business Basic – For $24 USD a month, you can start accepting online payments, have unlimited products, and recover lost sales with abandoned cart recovery.

Business Unlimited – For $36 a month, you can start to really grow your business with access to advanced analytics and collect and post up to 10,000 customer reviews. You can even accept multiple currencies worldwide to create a global site.

Business VIP – For $52 USD a month, you get priority customer support and have access to unlimited dropshipping, as well as receive 50 GB of storage.

All these plans allow you to securely accept online payments, have recurring payments for long-term customers, and also remove Wix’s ads from your site.

WordPress.Com

What is WordPress.Com?

WordPress is one of the most popular site-building platforms in the world. Founded in 2005, it is estimated that over 40% of all online sites have been built with Word Press.Com. The site provides free site hosting as well as premium plans you can upgrade to.

How does WordPress.Com Work?

Just like Wix, WordPress is designed for those who don’t have a lot of experience in the website designing field. This means that anyone can create a website with their plan.

Once you sign up for an account, you can connect a domain you already own or create a new one. If you are using the free plan, there will be wordpress.com attached to the back of your custom URL.

Once you’ve chosen your domain, you can pick a theme and start to design your site.

The free plan allows you to create unlimited sites with dozens of themes to choose from. Below are some of the themes you are offered.

Once you pick a theme, you can start to customize. This is what your dashboard will look like.

The tools you need will be on the left-hand-side, and allow you to add blog posts, media, and different pages as needed.

This is also where you will see your blog stats, your inbox, and other important features that your site has.

Once you are satisfied with the way your site looks, you can hit launch and share your site with the world.

Should you upgrade?

Just like Wix, the premium plans offer more features and can lead to a more successful website. The pricing plans are listed below.

Personal –For $4 USD a month, this plan gets you a free domain for a year, an Ad-free page, and 6 GB of storage.

Premium – for $8 USD a month, this plan allows you to earn money via your site, as well as gives you more design and theme options to further customize your site.

Business – for $24 USD a month, this plan allows you to install plugins and themes, has over 200 GB of storage, and allows you access to advanced SEO tools and analytics to further your page.

Commerce – For $45 USD a month, this plan allows you to ship and sell products, have inventory management, sales reports, and the ability to ship and sell to over 60 countries worldwide.

If you don’t want to commit to these plans, you can also purchase smaller plans, such as the theme add-on, which is $2 a year. This gives you access to the premium themes.

Which site host will you choose? 

Both sites offer great features that allow you to create a unique, memorable site, so either way, you should be in great hands. Let us know which program you will use down below.