What Platform Should I Use to Build My Website?
Easy. Squarespace.
Here’s why.
They have beautiful/professional layouts that look like a million bucks
They include 24/7 Customer support in every membership.
There are plenty of free/cheap tutorials on Youtube and forums in case you get stuck.
They don’t require pesky plugins.
Last year I had a client who insisted on working with Wordpress since she had hosted her website on the platform for years. Normally I don’t work with WordPress, but she was PERSISTENT. A few minutes in and I wanted to pull my hair out. To me, WordPress is equivalent to the US Tax Code. Clocking in at 75,000 pages, the US Tax Code is complicated AF. Why? Because instead of deleting old outdated laws and regulations they keep ADDING MORE TO IT.
I don’t know about you, but when I go anywhere, I prefer to arrive at my destination with minimal stress and all of my hair. If you are looking to build your site on WordPress, I am assuming you prefer bumpy roads and bald patches.
I can’t speak for the other drag and drop sites out there. I think WIX might be an ok option. But because I’ve worked with Squarespace for so long (which should tell you something) - I really don’t see any point in checking others out. Perhaps this is not the answer you want, but for any conscious business owners who already have enough decisions to make - listen up…
Don’t overthink this. Just signup with Squarespace.
Sure there are downsides - like uh, it costs money. And if you want to add customizations or integrations like Acuity, you’ll have to upgrade your membership. But other than that it’s a powerful platform that will likely meet all of your small business expectations (user functionality + design aesthetic).